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3 years out. 5'7. 240 to 135 in 11 months. Then a Tummy Tuck and breast lift. Best thing I ever did. Loving the new me.

Just checking in to give an update on myself and see how the rest of the October sleevers are doing. I’m a little over 7 weeks post op right now and feeling amazing. I’ve been going to the gym on a regular basis and feel like I have much more energy for it now than I did before surgery. food wise I feel I’ve been very lucky in that I really haven’t had any trouble with anything I’ve tried post op. I started this journey back at the beginning of June at a weight of 333lbs. The day of surgery I was 299lbs. My current weight is 252lbs which I am very happy with. I set a goal for myself after surgery to be below 250lbs by the end of the year and barring any crazy stalls I should be able to hit that mark with the few weeks I have left to reach it. Then after that it’s time to push on to my goal weight of 230lbs. All in all I’m 100% happy with my decision to make this life change. Yes there were days of doubt and times in the few weeks post op where I questioned what I had done, but I know in the long run I made the right decision and become more sure of that every day. Now if I could just hit the lotto so I could afford the whole new wardrobe I need I’d be all set lol.

I️ was sleeved 10/20/17 I️ was able to about 2 and a half weeks but everyone is different u will kno when u feel comfortable I️ was nauseous and could barely get out of bed or get fluids so sex definitely was the last thing on my mind in the beginning lol

I️ was sleeved 10/20/17 I️ was able to about 2 and a half weeks but everyone is different u will kno when u feel comfortable I️ was nauseous and could barely get out of bed or get fluids so sex definitely was the last thing on my mind in the beginning lol

Don't weight yourself everyday, it will make you crazy. My scale fluctuates so crazy if I weigh myself everyday. Gaining 2 pounds in one day is not fat, it's Water. Up your Fluid intake if you can. Also if your stalled a bit you may need to increase your calories as well. I would stall when they were to low.

#1 STAY OFF THE scale DAILY!!!! weigh in weekly, I fluctuate as much as 5lbs a day from morning to night when I weight daily. Its Water weight.
#2 get a body fat monitor and check your body fat % weekly instead of focusing on weight. You can get them on Amazon for about $25 and are easy to use.

It went up in a day lol
Come on..that's not fat. Probably just Water weight. Our body fluctuates. If it makes you this crazy don't weigh everyday there really is no point. Once a week or once every two weeks will help you avoid noticing these things. Keep your Fluid up it will go away

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It was goin down slowly every week and then the next day it went up I️ know that’s the biggest struggle not comparing yourself to others and being patient

I meant to post this last month....but during the holidays, time disappears. I’m posting this because before and just after surgery I was ravenous for information. I don’t come to this forum much anymore, as life has adjusted. But I’m hoping this will help anyone like me who wanted to know as much as possible, and from as many people as possible. Please remember....everyone’s journey is different. This is just some notes about mine.
6 month lessons
Yup, it’s a long post. Settle in. Lol. So, I just had my 6 month appt. I know all of our experiences are so unique, but I wanted to share mine as a reference of what you may expect. A bit about me. I had gastric sleeve in Las Vegas with Dr Atkinson. In august of last year I had just begun this process and wouldn’t have surgery until April. My HW: was August 2016 at 345, SW: April 2017 was 343, CW: is 240.5, that’s a 103lb loss. Yay me! (Side note, my insurance didn’t require any pre surgery weight loss....and I had almost zero loss. The only rule was I couldn’t gain). My dr was amazing. If you’re near vegas, I completely recommend him. Surgery went perfectly, recovery was difficult (this crap is hard), but I had very minimal incision pain. There was no 2 week pre-op fast, the leak test was performed during surgery so I had liquid/ice chips right away (liquid was no good, but ice chips are perfect after surgery).....I had super glue stuff on my incisions so no pain and no dressing issues.....he’s one of the highest ranked and most experienced gastric surgeons in the country. I could go on....but I think you get it. His skill and his post surgery protocols are awesome. I had zero problems.
I’ve looked many times on here for how many calories at 7 weeks....how many carbs at 3 months. I couldn’t find anything and now I know why. My surgeon and nutritionist really only care about Protein until 6 months. Unless, of course, there is a specific problem or deficiency. It’s nice to now have some specific nutrient goals, but the focus is still on protein. And even at 6 months, I still struggle to get 90g daily. It’s super important to keep trying!! Get all the protein you can.
Let’s talk hair. Yup, it’s falling out in chunks. Chunks. It’s more than a little heartbreaking. But, I knew it was coming. Doesn’t help, but it is expected. It started at 4 months. As of now, still going strong. I also know it will stop. But while you’re in the falling out phase....it’s stressful. Which just makes more fall out. So try to keep positive. And take your Vitamins. I swore I’d never fall off of that, but I have periodically. It happens. Just get back on track. Biotin supplements and the hair treatment Nioxin has helped too. (Update...at 7 months this has slowed dramatically. Still losing a bit, but nothing like before. I see the light at the end of the tunnel [emoji4])
Skin. Saggy saggy skin. Another thing I knew was coming, but it’s been difficult. I didn’t start working out as early as I wish I had. Now I feel a bit like I’m fighting a losing battle. But....this is a problem with a fix. When I reach goal I will worry about the cosmetic stuff. But trust me when I say....get working out as soon as possible. Weights. Lift some weights.
Sweets. Stay away for as long as you can. I went 4.5 months without. Then I had some chocolate and it was easy. Not like trying to eat meat. Meat you have to chew to death and if it’s dry, it’s still hard to get down. I can only eat (at most) 2 oz of meat at a time. But chocolate, that went down easy. I had an entire bar in one day. Now, before surgery I’d have 4 bars in a day. But 1 bar is still a lot. So I locked that down and now only allow myself 1 square a day. Now, you might find that that’s too much for you. Again, we’re all different. But if I deny myself entirely....I’ll go nuts and eat until I get sick. Keeping myself honest, and savoring only a small piece is something I can maintain. And maintaining is my ultimate goal.
Emotions. Hear me.....get a therapist!! You are going to go through so many changes you’re head will spin without you even understanding that is what’s happening. Addiction transference is very very real. I really struggled with this and for a time, behaved completely out of character. You absolutely must deal with your issues. It’s the same as getting protein or taking small bites. In my opinion, it’s a must.
Emotions part 2. I had a hard time with the expected things. Hair loss, fatigue, heartburn...check check and check. These are struggles I knew about. But there are others that blindsided me. Like how hard it is at 6 months to still be able to only eat 2-2.5 ounces at a time. Frustrating!!!!!!! You have a craving, you make a meal that fits the bill, you take that first wonderful bite....and 2 bites later you’re full. I struggled hard with this. I know....that’s the entire point of surgery. But the actual experience was so much more frustrating and unsatisfying than I imagined. For a brief time, I tried to force the issue. Eating more than I could hold. That hurt. And it scared me, as the very last thing I want to do is stretch my new tiny tummy (not all fears are rational). My advice...be patient with yourself. Let yourself be frustrated or even angry, but keep working on getting adjusted. I still have moments of “can’t I just eat a fricken chicken breast already?!?!?” Lol. But listen to your belly and take it slow. Weird side note, for me....I know I can’t eat another bite when I get hiccups. Happens each meal. I eat slow, plan out the portion. But if I get the hiccups....I stop even if there’s some left. This has helped cut WAY down on feeling sick after eating. Everyone has their own signal....mine is hiccups.
Finally, once again this procedure is different for everyone. Don’t set too many rules on yourself. Example: I’m hungry roughly every 3 hours. My dr is big on only 3 meals a day. That doesn’t work for me. I still can’t eat enough at any one time to fill me for 4-5 hours. So, I adjusted. I eat a small (1.5-2oz) meal every 3 hours. Mostly really small portions of meat, cheese, sunflower seeds, etc. This works for me. Keep adjusting until you find what works for you.
I’d like to end with what I think are the most helpful things I’ve learned (in no particular order). Good luck on your journey!! It’s hard, really hard, but the good WAY outweighs the bad [emoji4] See you at 1 year!! I’m hoping I’ll have good news to share.
1. Drink your fluids
2. Take your vitamins
3. Be patient
4. Expect to be emotionally unsatisfied (if food is emotional for you)
5. Workout
6. Log your food
7. Avoid sweets as long as possible, then adjust until you find the “sweet” spot of what you can handle. And if that’s zero...so be it. You be you.
8. Talk to someone about what’s happening to you.
9. Take something for heartburn. Not only is it uncomfortable, it mimics hunger and will make you miserable.
10. Stick to the no liquid 30 minutes after a meal. It’s a golden rule.

How can all you drink be those two things ? You need to replace them with Water and maybe crystal light. Those drinks in high quantities are not ideal. Your not supposed to drink them instead of water.

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So it went up in a day? Unless you ate 10,000 calories it means nothing I wouldn't stress it

I was sleeved on 10/17/17 . I had one week that I gained 2lbs then lost 6lbs the next week. The week I gained I was having a hard time getting in my Protein. I was only getting like 30 grams a day. I started writing everything down again and planned a little better and I’m back in track. Good luck to you!

No prob. Everyone has a different story. Once you are cleared.... pick up a dumbbell. It will help you immensely.

From what you just said there tells me your muscles are preserving themselves. I.e. clothes fitting better


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Hi! I had my surgery 10/3. Before the liquid diet, I was 212 at 5’3”. Surgery date was 207. This morning I’m 181.6. I know some may think this is slow progress, but I’m ecstatic!

Hi, I had my surgery October 6th at 180lbs and now 166lbs at 4weeks post I'm. I'm loosing slowly

My surgery was 10/20/17
Pre op 344
SW 327
CW 303
Didn’t have any complications besides gas for a couple days had a extremely hard time getting in fluids ended up with legs cramps had to go to the er for fluids I’m able to get in more fluids now but my taste has completely changed since surgery so trying to find Protein that I can tolerate I’m on soft foods now and have been on a stall for a week and a half

I was sleeved 10/20/17 and that is exactly what I was experiencing my 2nd week plus leg cramps always tired and sleeping no energy to do anything not even drink water I went to the emergency room and was extremely dehydrated They couldn’t even find a vein I was so dehydrated I ended up getting 4 bags of fluids and had to stay the night dehydration is no joke so make sure u sip and sip

Before my surgery I enjoyed all flavors of premier I even went to costco and bought bulk everyone said don’t do it your taste change after surgery I was thinking not me smh I got sleeved oct 20 and I can’t tolerate any Protein Drink they make me nausea or vomit I feel liked I’ve tried them all slim fast muscle milk etc still no luck

I brought it up because most on here know Im not in the medical field any longer, Im in business. I realize you have only been on here 2 days but this is a support group. We support each other and act like adults. Snarky is not part of the equation. We all answer what we can and relay the knowledge we have from our experiences. We do not squabble and attempt to cut each other down. I will politely ask you to be kind, considerate and compassionate to all on here. That is the reason we joined. Have a nice evening.


5' 5"
HW: 259
CW: 237
GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?

Wow! I'm totally gonna try this! Thanks

Has anyone tried this before I got sleeved 10/20/17 

Yes and there only $5

Lol I was surprised but it’s a chicken breast with sauce and cheese and yes it was good

I'm going to be having surgery November 17th and cooking thanksgiving dinner a week later i really how i can do get through it

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On my pre op diet I drank Protein Shakes to substitute breakfast and lunch. 2-3 baby bell cheeses for a snack and lean meat for dinner. No Water while eating. Lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks!