Kierajay

I am just curious next week will make month 2 for me. my SW:286 2 week follow up I was I believe 274 now I am in between 264-261 so far I only lost between 10/13 pounds this month from my first visit which seems like it is not enough am I not doing something right? I walk when I can't make it to the gym I have been cleared for solids but it always comes back up so I've been doing Protein if anything Water, applesauce, grits, oatmeal, or baby food. However I don't eat the 4-6 meals I believe a day because I am still getting use to eating again and chewing followed by drinking but like I said my main concern is am I on the right track concerning monthly weight lost?

Wow!!! Thank you so much for that I will surely not eat those any longer!!!! You broke down actually what I need to do and I see my mistake with the solid food is how I chew because I don't chew until the food until it is in baby food form so that is where I am messing up. Thank you again! I really need to schedule my meals as well that is another error I see. Thank you for the push & the encouragement as well to my concern.

14 pounds is 5% of your total body weight at time of surgery. Let's think about that -- 5% of your total body weight gone in 1 month. Keep in mind, you probably came home heavier than you went in to the hospital because of the IV fluids. It will take your body a minimum of 6 weeks to heal from the surgery.
In terms of eating solids, keep your portions very small (2 ounces) and chew very, very well. As in chew it until its the consistency of babyfood but in your mouth. Don't eat the baby food, oatmeal and grits. Get rid of the applesauce. If it's coming back up, you are either eating too fast or too much. Start with a scrambled egg. It should take you about 15-20 minutes to eat the entire egg, if you can.
Don't drink for 30 minutes after you eat. Period. Schedule your meals.
Get those carbs out of your diet. Right now, your life should be about three things -- Protein, Water and exercise.
But back to the first question -- think about it -- you have lost 5% of your body weight in 1 month. Let's think about how amazing that is. The pounds will come off. But you have to work the plan and get your head right. Eat slowly and mindfully. And you will be full and you will be able to get all your meals in.
Work the plan and the plan will work for you.
Best of luck

Thank you all for the positive feed back.

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Thank you!!!! [emoji846]
I'm only a month out but I don't feel that pain when I drink Water or my Protein Shakes anymore like I use too. But I just wanted to see if that was normal.

SW 307.6 SW 291.4 CW 169.4 GW 150
Hi Everyone! I had Gastric Bypass done September 21,2016 and it was the best choice I have ever made! This Journey to a new me has been amazing and I love the look of shock on peoples faces when they see Ive lost 138 in 7 months! I work out hard kickboxing 3 days a week and cardio in the gym another 1 to 2 days a week it takes alot of hard work but if you want it bad enough tou have to fight for it! Best of Luck to everyone out there!
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I definitely would encourage you to WALK!!! I was in pain when I went home and I feel my stomach time to heal because I just always took my pain medicine and laid around until I realize I didn't want to go back to the hospital for dehydration or complications so I made myself walk. As far as sleeping on my tummy it was a month for me it was even hard for me to sleep on my side but I am definitely pumped I am a month post op and all I want to do is exercise but I been sluggish because of my Vitamins I am not yet good with that and still is learning but all I can say is that when you start to feel better your going to be so PUMPED to do what you have to do! GOOD LUCK[emoji1491][emoji813]️

Whats your diet like now?

Don't slack on the vitamins!!
I am 3 years out and still take chewable vitamins. I take them in the morning (except Calcium) before I leave for work which takes the edge off my hunger and then I eat Breakfast at work. I take the Calcium later in the day. Get into a good routine that works for you

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I do have 1 daughter. I got the mirena put in right after birth at 6 weeks check up. At about 4 1/2 years I took it out. Then waited 2 months and got it out back in. That time was different. The first time I felt no pain but the second I cramped really bad...just for one day. I took some Tylenol and slept it off! I am relaxing today and tomorrow but I am hitting the gym on Sunday. I like to start everything off on a Sunday so I can remember.

I have lost the same; 20lbs this month. I do eat solid foods and found I can eat anything. I have started a low carb diet. Pinterest is back my best friend. I haven't been consistent on my exercising but said that I was going to start this weekend for a boost. I have IUD and love it! I want to continue to lose. I lost like 3.5 pounds this week and I am pushing for 5 a week. Not sure if that's realistic or not. But we shall see

Yes, you will eventually even out! I carried most of my weight in my midsection and it was not really until I lost the last 50% of the weight that I started to see a drastic difference in that area. I'm now a few lbs below goal and while I have a small belly "flap", my waist is now defined and proportional to the rest of my body. Congrats on your success!

Hey everyone! So I'm currently 4 months post op my starting weight was 345 and I'm currently at 260!! (YAY!) so I've lost a very good amount already which I am super grateful for! Unfortunately I see that a lot of my lower half has gotten much smaller than my mid section! I feel as if my belly and back fat aren't going anywhere! lol I was just wondering did anyone else go through this and did it change as time went on? Did u eventually lose in the mid section as well? Any advice or responses are appreciated! Thanks ! [emoji5]

I'm almost 3 months too (I'm 11 weeks), and I am down 57 pounds since the start of this, and 40 pounds since my surgery date. I just came out of a pretty rough three week stall, but I appear to have come out of it. I was stuck at 202 for so long, and I'm finally in ONEderland. I haven't been at this weight since middle school! 40 more pounds to go to reach my goal!
Starting Weight: 250
Surgery Weight: 233
Current Weight: 193

Had mine on 4/3 and I'm the same way three weeks out stalled goes from 275 to 274 to 273 and then back up. However I started my period so that might have something to do with it. I feel like I'm getting enough food/ protien, but might not be getting enough Water I'm trying though!

Yeah Tuesday will officially make week 3. I am on soft foods. I don't have an appetite but I will randomly crave things. Basically because I have a 4 year old and I am used to eating with her but I am overcoming it. I am just ready for the weight to magically disappear, lol.

it's not *always* the third week, but it is for most people. I had mine weeks 2 and 3. I started dropping weight quickly again during week 4. Just hang in there and stick to your program. The stall will break.

Today marks one month post op and I have lost 22.4 pounds. I have been doing pretty good with no complications. I am on regular food now but I do take it slow. I am determined to start consistently working out this week even if it's just a walk a day. I am thinking of switching to the Vitamin Patch as this chalky Bariatric Advantage Vitamins make me feel sick. My question is, what's the average weight loss that is expected a month? I know everyone is different but I kind of wanting to know others thoughts.

I started walking right after my surgery with a goal of 8,000 steps a day. Just over 6 months later and I average 20,000 steps a day and lost almost 100 pounds since the surgery. No other exercises.

Okay so we all know exercise is great and recommended but I have a friend who got surgery, worked her ass off with a personal trainer and has lost the same amount as her roommate who has not done anymore then walking. Just curious and looking for honest answers as to your progress and how much exercise through our (starting what week, how many days etc)
Seminar 12/27/16: wt 304
Surgery 3/23: wt 287
3 week post: 266.4

Made me crazy too, I was so miserable. I didn't know if the bleeding would ever stop.

Really one of the reasons I gained 80 pounds...My doctor told me not to exercise because he was concerned it would dislodge the blood clots in my legs and cause a stroke, that combined with the cramping and the mood swings, it was a recipe for disaster....so I always try to keep my friends from getting the shot.

I bled for a year on the shot too and it made me CRAZY.

I also have Mirena but it sounds like an IUD may not be a good option in this case. They are much easier to insert on women who have had children.

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