Irish Girl in NW

Ohhhhh no! I love to hear the good and the not so good! Love to hear about what contributing factors in our lives affect our progression! I read every word of yours!!! I was just really impressed with your stats!! Way to go! I just know things are going to be fantastic for you from now on! Positive vibes from me to you!!

Impressive stats!!!! [emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]

Sleeved in 3/2017. First month was getting used to everything...mainly eating. Months 2-5 were scattered! Eating this! Trying that! No, that didn't work! Oh, that works! Body seemed like it was resisting change....weight loss was slow. Summertime was here and schedule was not consistent! Finally! The last three weeks I have developed a great schedule that works for me and am down 10 more lbs! Total weight lost since initial consult is 61 lbs. Am now jogging 4 miles a day 3x's a week. Plus 2 days endurance exercising. I found foods that are perfect for me....Life is good! No...it is GREAT!! 46 more to get to goal.

Sleeved in 3/2017. First month was getting used to everything...mainly eating. Months 2-5 were scattered! Eating this! Trying that! No, that didn't work! Oh, that works! Body seemed like it was resisting change....weight loss was slow. Summertime was here and schedule was not consistent! Finally! The last three weeks I have developed a great schedule that works for me and am down 10 more lbs! Total weight lost since initial consult is 61 lbs. Am now jogging 4 miles a day 3x's a week. Plus 2 days endurance exercising. I found foods that are perfect for me....Life is good! No...it is GREAT!! 46 more to get to goal.

Sleeved in 3/2017. First month was getting used to everything...mainly eating. Months 2-5 were scattered! Eating this! Trying that! No, that didn't work! Oh, that works! Body seemed like it was resisting change....weight loss was slow. Summertime was here and schedule was not consistent! Finally! The last three weeks I have developed a great schedule that works for me and am down 10 more lbs! Total weight lost since initial consult is 61 lbs. Am now jogging 4 miles a day 3x's a week. Plus 2 days endurance exercising. I found foods that are perfect for me....Life is good! No...it is GREAT!! 46 more to get to goal.

Sleeved in 3/2017. First month was getting used to everything...mainly eating. Months 2-5 were scattered! Eating this! Trying that! No, that didn't work! Oh, that works! Body seemed like it was resisting change....weight loss was slow. Summertime was here and schedule was not consistent! Finally! The last three weeks I have developed a great schedule that works for me and am down 10 more lbs! Total weight lost since initial consult is 61 lbs. Am now jogging 4 miles a day 3x's a week. Plus 2 days endurance exercising. I found foods that are perfect for me....Life is good! No...it is GREAT!! 46 more to get to goal.

I think vanity helps keep me healthy! I want to feel good AND look good. It's a motivator for me. Just like keeping my hair blonde--mousy brown hair on me does not look good and I wouldnt keep it looking near as good as it does now. Same thing. It's nobody's business but mine!! Just sayin!

I too have lost hair.....but....I have the best hair stylist ever! I have extensions and have the prettiest hair I have ever had!! No need for color touch ups! Even if it grows back, I'm keeping the extensions! It's a win-win for me!!! Healthy, losing weight, and best hair ever!!

I am doing just fine now! It seems that I am still getting used to everything and how "it feels" compared to how I used to eat. I am so enjoying this journey! Thank you all for responding and joining in on the conversation. I'm glad I didn't have any problems and to those of you who think you might, always best to check it out with your doctor for sure!! Thanks everyone!

Sleeved on 3-21. I too had the dreaded 3 week stall! I literally did throw away my scale!! Stomped out and tossed it right in the trash can. Lol. I went and bought a new scale....no difference. . I went a week and the scale started moving again. All is fine now! And....Although I don't recommend throwing away a scale....I do have a much cuter bathroom scale now.

Lol....FYI...2 bites was a descriptive generalization. Not meant to be a standard of weight . Lol. Thanks for your comment and experience though. That's what we are all here for!! [emoji4]

I just ran my plan through a calculator. Looks like I'm getting around 1100 calories, 45g fat, 70g carbs, 70g Protein.
Lots of places to make tweaks when this early weight loss stalls.
The most concerning thing is the lack of potassium. Multivitamins do not supplement that nutrient, and I'm only getting 1/3 the recommended amount. Even adding 2oz potato didn't make much difference.

Be sure to mention this to your team. Not saying there is a problem, but increased restriction can sometimes mean a stricture is getting started. If it's only been a day or two, you don't have to rush to the phone. But if the increased restriction continues its worth checking out, particularly if it impacts your ability to drink.

Of course. That is the great reason we had surgery. I only wish I had the restriction now. It is like dieting all over again, even though our diet is healthy, the weight stops coming off and it is so frustrating. Enjoy the now!

I am 8 weeks post op and oh my gosh....can only eat 2 or 3 bites and I am filled to the brim! Like eating a huge thanksgiving dinner! Funny (strange) thing is two weeks ago I could eat 1/4 cup 3x daily plus two Protein Shakes. Could never do that now!! Going to try shake for Breakfast and one for lunch so maybe at night I can have more than 2 bites. Anyone out there in bariatric-land experience this??

Same here. I am on soft foods and although I have not thrown up, I have ate too fast and just felt awful---like someone was kneading my stomach like a making a loaf of bread. I try and take 30 to 45 mins to eat....it's not fun to keep running to the microwave to keep warming my little portion up but better than feeling like a Mac truck ran over my Stomach! It's a learning process for sure!

Same here. I am on soft foods and although I have not thrown up, I have ate too fast and just felt awful---like someone was kneading my stomach like a making a loaf of bread. I try and take 30 to 45 mins to eat....it's not fun to keep running to the microwave to keep warming my little portion up but better than feeling like a Mac truck ran over my Stomach! It's a learning process for sure!

Sleeved on 3-21. I too had the dreaded 3 week stall! I literally did throw away my scale!! Stomped out and tossed it right in the trash can. Lol. I went and bought a new scale....no difference. . I went a week and the scale started moving again. All is fine now! And....Although I don't recommend throwing away a scale....I do have a much cuter bathroom scale now.

Same here. I am on soft foods and although I have not thrown up, I have ate too fast and just felt awful---like someone was kneading my stomach like a making a loaf of bread. I try and take 30 to 45 mins to eat....it's not fun to keep running to the microwave to keep warming my little portion up but better than feeling like a Mac truck ran over my Stomach! It's a learning process for sure!

MX... congrats on your loss!!! WTG!! This is truly a journey where we will encounter great times and not so great times. Stalls are hardest for me as I work so hard to keep on task for everything I am supposed to do. To not see a result is hardest for me. But...they will end! You can probably see patience is not one of my virtues!! Haha.

I also didn't follow a two week preop diet, my surgeon only required me to do it the day before surgery so all my weight lost was after surgery.

Ditto y'all. Surgery March 20. Down 20lbs since surgery, 35 total. In a stall right now. I can eat one ounce of dense meat, or 2 oz tuna salad, but 4 oz of cottage cheese or a pint of milk. Feel like I have to eat and drink all day. Haven't started getting many veggies yet.
Only thing that hurt a smidge was the cheese on the egg. Provolone isn't soft enough.
I take 22oz of coffee/milk/vitamins/fiber. Takes a couple hours since it is thick like pudding. Tastes good, but can't get anything else in before noon. Helps with the bathroom though!
On day trips I make a yogurt, Peanut Butter, banana smoothie. Drink it while heading down the road.
Tuna with ranch dressing is yummy!

Since the pb is mixed in the smoothie, I haven't had trouble. I actually lick the spoon too, and that is heavier. Don't think I want to try a plain spoonful quite yet. The smoothie with yogurt can be a bit tart. Cottage cheese works too!
My stall broke today! 269! (It is so much more exciting when the tens unit ticks down!) I haven't been in the 260s since 2008.
Yesterday I was able to squeeze into previously too small pants. Not wearable yet, but I have faith it won't be long!

I was sleeved March 6th, second week of surgery got dehydrated and caught a bad uti, could not take in Water hardly at all! Now i am doing much better on water intake, i feel like i started solids too early but i handled the food intake easily, of course i cant eat a lot in a setting but i feel hungry like every 2-3 hours. I have only lost 20 lbs since March and started walking 1-4 miles a day depends on the day. I know this is a longer process of weight loss so i have to stay positive. I pray i do get this weight off though. Keep up the great work sleevers!! we got this!

I was sleeve on 3/29 and I am down 20 pounds. I have only lost 1 pound in the last two weeks which is hard. I too have not really started incorporating fruits or veggies because I barely get in my two ounces of Protein. I start soft food today. I struggle because I would much rather drink than eat. It's hard to set aside 45 minutes of not drinking. The 30 minutes after eating is like torture for me. I love not having the desire to eat. I know this is a slow journey but I am just looking forward to this stall ending!