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I am a slow poke too:(

Highest weight: 280

Weight at first consult: 275

Surgery weight: 260

Current weight 8/29: 222

53lbs total

38lbs since surgery

Surgery Date 3/27

Well I feel like the slow poke of the bunch. Whenever I see other people's numbers, I wonder what I am doing wrong. But don't get me wrong, I am happy with the amount of weight I have lost. It is noticeable and people who haven't seen me in a while do a double take, which is nice.
Highest weight: 305 lbs.
Weight at first consultation; 294 lbs.
Weight on day of surgery: 270 lbs.
Current weight: 222 lbs.
If you count from my highest weight, its 83 lbs., but I like to count from the date of surgery, which is 48 lbs. My goal weight is just to be under 200 lbs.
What about you Ayanna?

4 weeks post op and not had a bowel movement in 8 days. Taken fiber and milk of magnesia. Any suggestions?

I'm 9 weeks out and have only lost 18 pounds. I'm frustrated and getting bored with eating Protein and the same things all the time. I don't mind getting full fast because I know that's the only thing helping me right now. I'm just crawling along. Disappointed it's not coming off faster. How many calories are you eating at 9 weeks?

How are you guys doing out there?

I am failing miserably this week. On a beach vacation with family and not doing well with my diet. I'm so afraid I've gained and no scale to check. I'm so good when I'm on my own don't snack between meals but I'm so disappointed in myself this week.

Some days are harder than others. Like today, I went out to lunch for Lebanese food. I was mindlessly eating the appetizer hummus with friends and ate too much and then felt sick for the rest of the time we were there. I knew I wouldn't be able to eat very much but I didn't even get to touch my main dish. I brought it home and will enjoy it when I can, that's not a problem. The thing is, when I eat, I haven't mastered knowing my portion sizes and I think I've been too easy going with portions lately. Sometimes I think I just wait for my pouch to remind me it's there and by then, it's always too late. I want to feel normal again, and have to teach myself what normal means because right now, I don't know. Is anyone else struggling this way? I wish restaurants gave little plates like I have at home, lol.

45 lbs is amazing!!! I'm 6 months into the process of getting approved by insurance. Been getting frustrated because it's taking so long, but seeing this makes me feel like it will be worth it!!! I think you are doing great

45lbs is amazing!!! You are doing great! Don't let the voice in your head win. You keep pushing yourself and eating right and you will get there. Take it one day at a time... you seriously are doing great!

Trying to stay positive but I am a little over 2 months since I was sleeved down 30 since May 2nd, 45 total. I feel like I'm getting off track after seeing a tiny bit of success. I am afraid on not losing and failing. Sorry sounding like a downer.

I'm really....I don't know...lost? I'm 4 days out and all I want to do is eat! I thought this surgery would help with that. I don't understand what the heck I'm supposed to be doing, other than clear liquids. I can't tell the difference between "I'm full", "I'm bloated with gas", "I'm having a spasm in my stomach", and "I'm hungry". It all feels the same! Presurgery, I would know how hungry I truely was by the intensity of my food craving. Post-surgery, the cravings are pretty intense! Is it because I'm sick to death of the stupid clear liquid diet? I mean, I've been on this stupid diet for 19 days now! And I hate sweets! I'd give just about anything for chef salad, or a nibble of cheese...or just anything that isn't sweet. And I'm over the broth already. God, I feel like a toddler in a toy isle who has just figured out the toy I bought is. Gift for someone else and I don't get to play with it. I need some direction or guidance, or a regimented daily food schedule for the rest of my liquid diet(s) phase (3 weeks!) Help!?!

I felt similarly, amazing how much faster you recovery further on, it wasn't until like week 6 that's was like I feel normal now.

I'm at 5 weeks also...I too have noticed that I am weak this week...hard for me to go for walks and the gym...I did but not the same energy I had last week. I'm eating ok and drinking and taking my Vitamins but I do feel "off" also.

Anyone hit like a wall of no energy at week 5? I've had a smooth recovery back to work in three weeks and all of a sudden I feel so off.

Hi! That was probably the worst part about the night stay at the hospital. All I wanted to do was go home and sleep in my own bed. It was the longest night of my life.

I'm one month post-op and I've been on the best behavior when it comes to my diet. Calculating, measuring, logging, all that good stuff. Today, I started a new job and went to my new hire orientation. Breakfast was served and unfortunately all they had were Bagels. I was sad. I ended up rushing out of my house this morning because I wanted to make sure I wasn't late and all I was only able to grab my RTD Protein Shake. Three hours into my orientation I started feeling woozy and that's my usual sign that I need to eat something. I still had 2 more hours until lunch so I ended up grabbing one side of a bagel with a small amount of cream cheese and took about 4-5 bites. The last bite felt like it was ripping through my esophagus and I started panicking. I ran to the bathroom and stuck my finger down my throat to see if the piece of bagel would come out because it felt stuck. I started to cry and freaked out in the stall. I waited a few minutes and walked back to my seat. I tried so hard to keep my cool. After a few minutes I sipped Water and now I'm pretty okay. I just feel like I have a piece of bagel stuck in my stomach and feel like complete ****. I'm so upset with myself I'm literally crying as I type this. d**k move. I am cleared to eat pretty much anything based off my surgeon and nutritionist but to be extremely careful. Always eat Protein and veggies and stay away from starch as best as I can. Toasted bread is ok, this bagel wasn't toasted and I didn't even take the guts of the bagel out. I feel like an absolute failure right now.

Sounds like you dodged a billet with that one. You will find a genuine person that realizes everyone has a journey. Hang in there.

Don't get down on yourself because of one person you never met. Know that they missed out on an opportunity to meet a strong and capable woman. If you want to be upfront to perspective dates than tell them what you're comfortable talking about. Some people are pass judgements before actually seeing the entire package.
Smile and know you are beautiful and happy! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Good luck to you. You can do this.

Ok so this is the only place I can share this. I am 5 weeks post opt feeling good and plugging along. Probably my own fault but started back online dating. Got to a point someone wanted to meet and I told them about my wls and they said they had to go and stop talking to me. So what's worse being overweight and not trying to help myself and single or overweight but making progress to be healthy. Now I just feel awful.

When is the last time you lost 8 pounds in 13 days? You are doing wonderfully.
It is important to maintain realistic expectations throughout the process. You did not become nearly 100 pounds over your ideal weight overnight and the weight will not be lost overnight, either. Patience is a virtue.
I was the classic definition of a slow loser: I averaged a loss of 3 to 6 pounds per month, and it took 17+ months for me to lose 100 pounds. Here's the important part: I have maintained my weight loss in a world where the majority of weight loss surgery patients regain some or all of their weight, or never even get to their goal weights.
The weight maintenance phase will be harder and more important than the current weight loss phase you are in. Good luck to you, and keep your eye on the prize (patiently).

Last diet I was on, I lost 15lbs in 6 weeks, and that was pretty fast! That works out to a pound every 3 days, approximately. You are losing pounds in half the time!
Why would you be discouraged?

I am 13 days post opt, doing really well, getting in my Protein and liquids but have only lost 8 pounds. I know I shouldn't be discouraged but I am.

Hello all. I'm very excited about this but still have some apprehension. Ok I'll say it, I'm scared. I'm going through the checklist of things to do and just a few left before I meet with surgeon and schedule a surgery date. I'm 62 and really need this for quality of life in my golden years...but still anxious. Is this normal? I'm getting a little more scared as time draws near.... thank you!

So glad you posted this. I am on day 7 of a 2 week pre-op Protein Shake diet; and am STARVING!! I am beginning to get concerned with my experience after the ByPass.. will I feel like this most of the time? Right now I can eat some lettuce when it gets really bad, but after the procedure solid food will be a long way off.

Congratulations!