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Welcome. If you felt that much anxiety after seeing the scale jump by 3 pounds, perhaps it is time to weigh yourself less frequently. Try weighing in once weekly, or even once a month. Realistic expectations are important. Weight loss with a sleeve doesn't occur in a neat, linear pattern. We lose pounds, then stall/plateau on occasion, then may even gain pounds due to fluid retention or glycogenation before dropping weight again. When is the last time you lost 14 pounds in 2 weeks through diet and exercise? I'm guessing your answer is "Never." You're doing great. Stay off the scale and allow your body to sort through the trauma it has experienced. Expecting to lose a pound a day is unrealistic. Good luck to you.

You're less than 2 weeks post-op. At this point you should limit your exercise to leisurely walking because the priority is for your stomach to heal. Also, you aren't eating enough to properly fuel more vigorous levels of physical activity. Undereating combined with strenuous exercise is a perfect recipe for stalls/plateaus. I did absolutely nothing but occasional walking for the first 3 months post-op. Then I started a walk/jog routine. 2+ years later I run 20+ miles weekly, lift heavy weights 3 times a week, and throw other cardio into the mix such as the stair mill and stationary bicycling.

I concur. I seldom ate peanut butter pre-op. Today it is a trigger food that sucks me in like the addictive nature of crack cocaine (I've never tried crack, but I know it's highly addicting).

Yes, I did. I was sleeved two-and-a-half years ago. I had issues with post-op tachycardia (a.k.a. rapid heart rate) that started a day after being sleeved. I followed up with a cardiologist 10 days after surgery and he was not concerned. He said the rapid pulse was my heart's response to the stress of recent surgery. He prescribed a beta blocker medication to slow my heart rate and asked me to follow up in six weeks. My heart rate eventually returned to normal and I no longer need the prescribed medication. Sometimes our bodies respond to surgery in wonky, odd ways.

Phase 2 is full liquid...no foods. That's why the options are so limited. Full liquids are any fluid you can't see through such as milk, shakes, gravies, juices with pulp, sherbet, etc. Also, processed cereals such as thinned-out oatmeal and cream of wheat count. I'd stay away from the cereals and juices since the sugar content may or may not cause your weight loss to stall/plateau.

I'm actually a small-framed, 118-pound female who maintains on 2300 kcals daily. My RMR was tested and found to be 1430 at rest. With daily non-exercise movement and some moderate activity, I was estimated to be burning slightly less than 2100 kcals a day. However, I find I can maintain in the 2000 to 2300 kcal range.

When people use apps such as MFP, Baritastic or AcalorieCounter.com to track caloric intake, it could be said they're believers in the 'calories in/calories out' principle. Since a considerable number of people on WLS forums use these calorie-counting apps, it could be inferred that they adhere to this train of thought. I don't track, measure or count calories. Tracking and calorie-counting is a reminder of the dieters' mentality. Humans are the only members of the animal kingdom who track intake. I maintain a lowish body weight by focusing on real, unprocessed food 70+ percent of the time. It's impossible to overeat broccoli or steak. It's easy to overeat crackers and donuts.

I'm not metabolically blessed in any shape, form or fashion. I've had a weight problem since middle childhood. The majority of the women on my mother's side of the family are overweight. I also admit that I became obese because I overate. I'm a hypothyroid, insulin-resistant female who now maintains a weight of 118 to 122 pounds on about 2000 to 2300 calories daily. Prior to the sleeve, I ate an estimated 3000+ calories a day. So, yes, I agree that the "calories out" aspect of the equation is variable. Some people can get away with more food and poorer choices without suffering from the consequences. A small handful of 300-pound people gain on 2000 calories a day, but it is rare. When the typical 300-pound person becomes a research study subject, the typical finding is he/she mistakenly underestimates caloric intake and has a higher metabolic rate than previously assumed: https://gomaleo.wordpress.com/2013/11/13/calorie-underreporting/ https://gomaleo.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/metabolic-derangement-extreme-calorie-restriction-edition/ It takes a substantial amount of energy to get a 300-pound person through the day. His/her organs and musculature enlarge to rise to the occasion, resulting in an elevated metabolism.

Some bariatric programs (and nutritionists/dietitians) are behind the times. They espouse old-guard views regarding dietary fat being the cause of weight problems and heart disease. It's been proven that dietary fat doesn't make people fat. It's been proven that fat and cholesterol don't cause heart disease, yet some dietitians still preach tenets that are from a bygone era.

I am so sorry for the negativity you've felt. Conversely, if another poster "comes at you" in a negative manner, you've only emboldened the person by lashing back at him/her. You've just informed the poster that he/she got to your head. Internet trolls love to spread negativity. They love peoples' meltdown reactions even more. Don't give them the satisfaction of letting them see you sweat. Just ignore... Also, some people interpret bluntness as negativity. A blunt, no-nonsense post is not always synonymous with negativity. Some people only want warm, fuzzy responses that reinforce their bad choices (e.g., "You ate a whole pizza? Don't you worry 'bout a thing. Everything's gonna be alright!"). Good luck to you, and again, don't let people see you sweat.

Firstly, I empathize with your situation. Hang in there. Does your husband want to raise your son to become a young adult who needs bariatric surgery? With a steady diet of processed food and fast food, the slope is slippery. You've told your husband to not bring the junk food into the house and he isn't listening to your concerns. This is a communication problem that's beyond the scope of internet advice. As a previous respondent suggested, I agree with couples counseling. Good luck to you.

I was prescribed clear liquids for 1 week after surgery, then full liquids for 1 week, then pureed foods for 2 weeks, then mechanical soft foods for 2 weeks. In other foods, I wasn't eating regular food until 6 weeks post-op. 2 weeks out I ate pureed consistency foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, and cream soups. Some people use a food processor or blender to prepare pureed meats, but I was too lazy to wash a blender after using it, so I didn't bother pureeing anything.

I'm 2.5 years out and have only seen my surgeon twice: once at a pre-op consult and once on surgery day. I haven't seen him since surgery day, which was in April 2015. The physicians' assistants at his office handle my once yearly aftercare appointments. So, no, I don't think it's necessary to love or like your surgeon. His hands crafted my life-saving sleeve and I'm thankful for that, but I don't need to be fond of him in order to succeed.

You aren't doing anything wrong, except perhaps having unrealistic expectations about the rate and pattern of your projected weight loss. Sleeved weight loss doesn't happen in a perfectly linear manner. We lose pounds, then stall/plateau on occasion, then may even gain a couple of pounds of fluid before dropping more weight. You've lost 13 pounds in less than 2 weeks. Nothing is wrong. When is the last time you lost 13 pounds in less than 2 weeks with plain old diet/exercise? I assume the answer is "Never." Also, look up the terms "3 week stall" and "third week stall." The notorious phenomenon is so common it has a name. Most sleevers stall sometime between weeks 2 and 4, with the third week being the most common. Like me, your stall started a week early. The scale will move again. However, daily weigh-ins seem to be creating unwarranted anxiety, so I gently suggest you reduce the frequency and weigh yourself only once weekly. Good luck to you.

I've been hypothyroid for 12 years...here's a synopsis of my weight loss journey. My weight on surgery day was 218 pounds with a 41 BMI. I lost 15 pounds the first month, 12.5 pounds the second month, and 6 pounds the third month. Starting in the third month and thereafter, all of my losses were single digit (1 to 7 pounds monthly). It took me 17 months to lose 100 pounds and attain my goal weight. I've been in maintenance approximately 1 year. Unlike other sleeved people, I maintain my body weight in the 118 to 122 pound range on 2000 to 2300 calories daily. So, although I was a slower loser, I can eat substantially more while many other sleeved people start regaining on 1200 calories daily. I'll happily accept that trade-off. My current TSH is 5.8 and I'm not gaining. The surgery overrides certain hormonal mechanisms and renders weight loss a possibility even without proper thyroid hormone absorption.

I assume an insurance company is paying for your surgery. After the third weigh-in, the office staff at the bariatric surgery practice submits your paperwork to the insurance company for approval. Not all insurance companies grant lightning-fast approval. It takes time, perhaps a few weeks to a couple of months. Most surgeons have a policy that you must be seen for an office visit within 30 days of the surgery date, which is the probable reason you must report to them for an October weigh-in.

Clear liquid diets consist of see-though, clear liquids (read: clear juice without pulp, water, broth, jello, tea, etc). Full liquid diets consist of liquids you cannot see through (read: milk, shakes, strained soups, yogurt, pudding, gravies, thinned oatmeal, thinned cream of wheat, sherbet).

Why are you eating three Greek yogurts in one sitting? Just because you can doesn't necessarily mean you should. Anyhow, back to the question at hand...Greek yogurt is considered a thickened liquid consistency, like pudding thick. Campbell's tomato soup is a liquid. Liquids don't challenge the sleeved stomach. In other words, they slide past the stomach into the small intestine without activating stretch receptors, so they don't trigger a sense of fullness. I could consume a gallon of soup without feeling full because it's 'sliding.' You won't feel fullness until you attempt to eat animal-based protein such as chicken breasts, steak, pork chops, etc. I guarantee you won't be able to eat three chicken breasts.

I'm also wondering, especially since surgery took place only 2 weeks ago. A sleeved person's rate and speed of weight loss can't accurately be assessed so soon in the process. Perhaps the poster assumes she'll automatically be a slow loser due to hypothyroidism, but not every hypothyroid person loses slowly. Tips...as soon as possible, ditch the dependence on protein supplements such as shakes and bars. Animal-based sources such as chicken, steak, pork chops, turkey, and tuna all boost the thermic effect since your body must exert substantial energy to digest these, therefore burning more calories. Shakes and bars are a great way to meet our protein needs although they do not activate the thermic effect of food (TEF) in our bodies.

I'm a vertically-challenged female in my mid-30s who stands 5'1" tall and maintains in the 118 to 122-pound range. I consume 2000 to 2300 calories daily. Here's a disclaimer...I'm fairly active. I run 20+ miles weekly and lift weights 3 times a week, so I'd definitely not be eating as much as I currently do if I lived a more sedentary life.

I was sleeved in April 2015 and eat anywhere from 2000 to 2300 calories daily, although I don't tightly track it with any apps or calorie counters. My daily protein goal is 120 grams per day. Since I maintain in the 118 to 122-pound range, that's approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. I'm physically active via running and weightlifting, so my body uses the food I eat. I'd definitely curtail my food intake if I lived a more sedentary lifestyle.

Since you're finishing your meals with a slider food (read: mashed potatoes), you could certainly eat more. Sliders, a.k.a. slurry foods, don't promote fullness because they 'slide' through the stomach and into the small intestine. To keep a long story short, a sleeved person can eat a lot of sliders. Since you have limited space in your stomach, perhaps ditch the mashed potatoes and eat 4 tablespoons of tuna to obtain your protein. You'll probably feel fuller, too.

I was never given a calorie goal, nor was I instructed to count calories. I am 2.5 years out, reached my goal weight and have been maintaining nicely. Here's the theory...we are not on just another diet, and the practice of counting calories somewhat feeds into that dieters' mentality. As long as you eat real food (lean protein, non-starchy veggies, non-starchy fruits) you should have nothing to worry about. It's the processed junk such as chips, crackers and cookies that promote weight regain. If you wish to re-introduce these into your diet, you'll need to track your calories. Good luck to you.

Carbonated drinks have never made me uncomfortable. I tolerate soda, champagne and sparkling water without any problematic issues. However, I choose to no longer drink these beverages because my tastes have changed. Since the surgery, they no longer taste that great to me. Prior to surgery, I was a Diet Pepsi/Diet Dr. Pepper addict.

Nope...but I'll give a shout-out anyway. I was born and raised in Oxnard before moving away in 2003. I've always loved the Central Coast.