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It's a great question, and I'm wondering the same thing, especially about the pace of loss. My surgery was about 4.5 months ago and I've lost 61-62 pounds (from bmi of 38 to 28). I feel great and feel good about my weight loss, but it does feel like the pace of weight loss is slowing down. Obviously the weight loss was most dramatic in the early weeks when my caloric intake was super low. I am exercising and doing weight training/strengthening per my surgeon's recommendations. I believe my caloric intake is approx. 900-1000 cal per day. For those of you out 6 months to one year, what was your general pattern of weight loss? Was there a point at which you stopped losing and began maintenance?

had my surgery june 9th. hair started falling out a lot late august. still losing a lot of hair daily. hope it will stop soon.

i tried the biotene spray, still so dry my gums were stuck together with the inside of my cheek. maybe i should try the gel

actually my mouth has been so dry with the cpap post-op that I can't use my machine anymore. now that I've lost 50 + pounds, I don't feel like I need it.

I'm no expert, at just about 9 weeks out, but I find my food scale and measuring cups very important. I've also adjusted to the rules about separating drinking from eating, and while it's taken awhile to get used to it, I plan to continue that long term. For now, I still write down my eating and drinking to stay on top of my goals.

i haven't noticed the thinning yet, but I got my hair cut and the stylist noted its dryness (I also dye it). I ordered some hair oil from amazon and now rub a few drops on my ends every day. I think it's helping.

do u have a way of checking your blood pressure? i was able to stop my blood pressure medication at that point and that helped. also i focused more on hydration/protein drinking vs eating. dizziness eventually passed. i agree it is hard to find the balance.

just wondering at what point popcorn is allowed after your sleeve in terms of sleeve safety?

that looks good. good luck. i was just in one night so didnt need anything other than clothes and flip flops, usual toiletries. the ride home made me super nauseated (threw up when i got home, guessing still from anesthesia) so it was super helpful to have my family go fill the prescriptions--the anti-nausea med especially--really fast as soon as i got home. only needed that the first two days though.

sugar free popsicles and ice cold water were easiest for me to tolerate early. i use syntrax nectar for my protein powder because i like water based juice type drinks.

i found the sugar free popsicles helped the chew crave, also crushed ice. ask your nut when you are advanced to soft whether "crispy" counts. crispy high protein food like parm crisps can be chewed to a very soft consistency and my nut said this was ok. i have tried a bunch of the high protein snacks because i like the crunchy texture. (can't wait for another 1-2 months when raw veggies can come back to my life)

she wasn't encouraging anyone to do anything. she was sharing her experience which is what this forum is supposed to encourage.

flintstones complete chewables recommended by our program and the bariatric advantage chewable cal/d (the ones that look like starbursts, love chocolate so far)

just follow your surgeon's process. there are lots of steps. it takes time and that's good. it gives u time to reflect on what, why and how you're eating. all of which will change. i used the time to try to gain some insights into why i would snack late at night, also used the time to come off caffeine, then off caffeine free diet coke. that was huge, actually easier than i thought. i had the sleeve. can't imagine proceeding with the band. ask your program for pros and cons of sleeve vs bypass. i was bmi between 35 and 40. bc bs approved quickly because we discovered co-morbidities during my bariatric program

week 3 i mean

me too. plateau for one week at week through. just broke through. keep faith in the process.

i felt the exact same way. my diet was advanced to soft at about 12 days out and i was so happy for that. check out those protein snacks with crunch. you can chew them up well and they are ok with my nut for soft diet.

hi. congrats. my surgery was the 9th. i've lost 32 pounds (including pre op diet and post op). i hit my first plateau last week (3rd week post op) and it lasted a week, and i've lost two pounds since then. i have heard a little plateau is common 3rd week, so just keep faith in the process if you hit one soon. i like trying different foods now to see if my body can handle it. so far so good. still not up to 60 g protein a day yet. can get about 40 balancing fluid needs and how full am with 1 oz meat or cheese for protein meals.

had surgery on a friday, was driving that monday. just had to wait until nausea subsided.

Hi, I'm in my third week post-op, back at work, doing well. Starting with the preop diet through the first two weeks post op, I lost 30 pounds. Now for about the past week, I've just stayed at the same weight. I've heard plateaus are a normal part of the process, and our bodies have to keep adjusting and re-adjusting. Just wondering what others have experienced in this timeframe? How long do these plateaus last? I'm getting good exercise, have started adding weight training, getting fluids and working towards protein goal (hard to get it all in with soft diet at this point). Thanks

Would call the surgeon's office to discuss with them. Hydration is most important early (protein can come later). sugar free popsicles were helpful for me early, along with water.

I have found some family members supportive, some negative, especially ones who may be jealous of the changes you're making because they don't feel capable of making changes to their own lives. You just need to find others who are supportive. You will over time I bet.

I try to keep myself busy which sounds crazy. sometimes, I get up and will do something around the house to break up the meal--feed animals, put laundry in, do dishes. also reading while eating helps me slow down. it's hard for me too.

yes, had surg june 9th, was advanced to soft at post op on the 21st. won't have soup for awhile. tolerating food well but just tiny amounts. chicken, hummus, chili, steak, cheese, all fine. also protein/parm crisps good too. because i can just eat tiny amounts, i do have to have protein drink to help meet protein goals. biggest challenge for me: not drinking for 30 min prior and 30-60 min post eating.

i had tylenol (needed once). i loaded up on sugar free jello, made sure i was well stocked in protein powder, also sugar free popsicles. also i got a bunch of small (5 ounce) plastic cups with tops. helps to measure 4 oz per hour for drinking early. will use cups for lunch items heading back to work.