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I'm 6 months out today! My highest weight was 357. On the day of surgery it was 317. Today it's 227. At surgery I wore a size 26-28; today it's 18-20.
AND everyone is different!!

HW: 325
SW: 303 (12/20/17)
Current: 262
Down 41 pounds in a little over 6 weeks. Some weeks I loose nothing, some weeks its 10 lbs. All in all, I have no complaints.

Hello there!
You are about to have surgery and it's scaring you to death? You are thinking you made a mistake? Yes, that is normal. You will be okay. There are many threads about that. Have a look.
You just had your surgery and you feel like crap? It's hard to swallow and you ache all over? You wish you had not done this? Yes, that is normal. You will be okay. There are many threads about that. Have a look.
You're recovering from surgery, but the restricted diet is driving you up a wall? You'd like some assurances that there are things you can eat that won't make you bored senseless and/or nauseous, and if not, comforting words that this will pass and the next stages are better? Yes, that is normal. You will be okay. There are many threads about that. Have a look.
It's been a few weeks since surgery and you're worried you're not losing as much weight as other people? Yes, that is normal. You will be okay. There are many threads about that. Have a look.
It's been two or three weeks since your surgery and you seem to have stopped losing weight entirely? You maybe even gained a few pounds? Yes, that is normal. You will be okay. There are many threads about that. Have a look.

It is totally cool to ask about all of these things! It's totally cool to worry and want some nice people to give you advice and tell you that you are not alone. Post anything you would like. But you can also take a few minutes and read some of the earlier posts. You should totally do that, too, as a) it will give you more answers to the thing that is bothering/scaring you more quickly and b ) it will help you see that you're not alone and there are nice people here who have had the same or similar problems and they turned out okay. Also, by posting your worries in the pre-existing threads, you will make the top of the forum less scary to other new people, as there won't be a half dozen posts on the same problem, just a few longer ones with lots of support and answers already in place.
The forum didn't open this morning! Don't discount how much you can learn by reading what's already here. You are going to be okay. Settle in and read stuff. It will help, I promise.

Here's my breakdown so far! I started my pre-op liquid diet at 303.7. I weighed 262.2 today. Surgery on 12/13/2017.
Pre-Op: 13.4 lbs
Week 1: 10.3 lbs
Week 2: 3 lbs
Week 3: 4 lbs
Week 4: 3.2 lbs
Week 5: 3 lbs
Week 6: 0.3 lbs
Week 7: 4.9 lbs

I track everything religiously. The doctor’s recommendation for me was between 64 and 76 grams of Protein every day, and no more than 130 carbs, so I make sure to follow that strictly. They didn’t have me counting calories but I did anyway, and for the first two months I was under 800 calories, then by four months I was up to around 900 or 1,000 calories, and I continued to eat under 1,200 until I reached 175 pounds, which was my goal. Now I eat between 1,400 and 1,500 and the weight loss has slowed down quite a bit. I also drink a lot of Water or crystal light, and I walk quite a bit.

hey. Question
Have you lost 91 pounds since surgery date or 91 pounds including the preop diet?

I started at 336.8, got to 310.6 via the pre-op diet, and have lost 92.4 since surgery, for a current weight of 218.2.
I've slowed down lately as well, but I'm down to a size L men's shirt and size 36 pants, so I can't really complain too much.

That is insane! Do you mind sharing tips on how you lost so much? Did you have complications or are you a fast loser? I want to fire up my weight loss.
I will be 6 months post op on the 14th of feb. I started at 297...day of surgery I was 286.4... first month I lost 27 pounds. I am currently 232...so overall weightloss 62 lbs, 54 since surgery.

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I just did a screen grab of the progress tracker from my profile. My weight loss slowed down big time by last July and has stayed slow, but I've been fine with it. I have a ways to go but have been happy with where I'm at.
I was 350ish at my heaviest. 336 at the start of the 2 week diet. 318 the day of surgery (Jan 25, 2017).

No hunger the first month although I was so tired of liquids and soft foods. Was pretty run down with low energy the first few weeks. After the first month things got better quickly and really has been smooth sailing since then.

Loved reading all,your posts. I shouldn't be here yet but,you all inspire me.
Highest weight 355
Height 5ft8in
Current weight323
Planned surgery date early-mid March
Surgery planned RnY



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I started out at 355 with the program (end of July), was 320 on my surgery date (mid December), 312 at my 2 week post op, 306 at my 1 month post op and I'm 304 today (about 6 weeks out). I'm 50 lbs lost (total), which is great, but I'm really struggling now.
I'm on soft foods so I can eat tender meats, which is great (finally!) but I'm making bad choices (no bread or rice but a few pretzels here and there, as well as potatoes very occasionally and fruit greek yogurt with sugar sometimes). My calories are under 1000 per day but I'm struggling to drink enough and get in enough Protein.
I'm one of the unfortunate that never lost my sense of hunger - pangs, growling, the works. The PA said to eat smaller meals more frequently but it's not helping unless I'm eating. I don't drink before eating nor after for 30 mins but as soon as I start drinking Water, the pangs come back. Also, I can eat more than I feel I should be able to at this point - like 6-8 oz at a time.
I hate feeling the hunger - I never felt this when I was pre-op and I was losing much faster than this while consuming around 1500-1700 calories/day. It's nearly constant and the gnawing is hard to ignore. It just makes me think about food too much! At work, I bring a portioned Breakfast and lunch (meat and/or eggs) but after I've eaten what I've brought to work, 2 hrs or so before I leave, I get famished. A few times I've had 2-3 larger pretzels (costco tub they keep at work) because I know they'll sit there for a bit and I can focus on work. And yes, I know it's just straight worthless carbs. I don't even like salty Snacks but it really helps stop the gnawing. For a bit, at least.
I wish I had the loss of appetite like many have so I could just focus on scheduling my meals, eating for fuel, etc. But that's not how my body is handling this surgery. At least I haven't had any nausea and haven't thrown up, so that's a good thing.

Oh my gosh! That's amazing! I don't think that's in the cards for me but maybe...hopefully!

Weight on Day of Surgery: 320 lbs Current Weight: 302 lbs Goal Weight: 175 lbs Weight Lost: 18 lbs in 2 weeks Surgery Date: 01/18/2018

The pureed stage was kind of annoying! 1/4 cup-3 ounces is right about where I was, depending on the food. Some days I could do a little more, some less. I ate a LOT of packets of tuna fish!! Not exactly pureed, but I chewed it forever. I had lots of Greek yogurt (most of the time I couldn't finish the 5 oz. container).

291 pre surgery weight. 278 surgery day . 11-27-17 . today 2-01-18 current weight 228.00 total weight loss 63 lbs . No issues recovered fast. Back to work in one week. I have logged everything I touch, I have no problems with any fluids and currently on 900-1000 a day diet with 80 g Protein a day goal. Have not been sensitive to anything. Feel great following all Vitamins and very light exercise by walking due to knee issues. I am 50 years old

I was 304 before the pre-op diet
At surgery I was 296 (down 8)
A month out I was 268 (down 28 from surgery)
As of last Tuesday, which is 7 weeks out I was 257 (39 since surgery, 47 since pre-op)
It has been a bit lumpy with a big loss initially, then level, then small losses and now its speeding up again. According to my program they would expect 15 - 30% of excess body weight to be lost as of my 6 week checkup. I was at 23% lost, so right in the middle of the pack. I had been eating a fair bit, 1,100 calories daily, but after talking to my nutritionist switched to only having a snack when I'm hungry VS forcing it, so now I don't snack (no hunger) and am averaging around 600 -700 calories a day and 80g of Protein. I get exercise 3 - 4 times a week and am generally active. I'm very happy with progress and am now at a weight I haven't seen in 10 years.

I'm a 34 year old female and 5'9".
Highest weight was 301, lost 30 pounds on pre-op and went into surgery at 271. I'm now 184-186 so I've lost 85-87 pounds since surgery 12/30/16. My goal is 175 lbs.

385 hw and sleeved 11/07/17 down 91 pounds. And 33 inches.

I eat 1/2 cup puréed every 3 hours until 2 hours before bed. Sometimes a few bites more. I’m 2 weeks out as of Thursday Feb 1st. Been on puréed for a week.

HW 330
SW 290 1/23/2018
CW 271 1/30/2018
GW 150
Just hit 50 lbs from start weight of 322 when I went for my consultation for the surgery! Celebrating a success!

I’m a 37 year old female. My highest weight was 350, then I got down to 303 on my own before the 10 day pre op diet. I lost 16 pounds on the 10 day diet, so I was 287 on the day of my surgery. Now I’m seven months out from surgery and weigh 172, so I’m actually a few pounds below my goal weight of 175, and I’m now slowly starting to ease into a maintenance phase.

Reading others responses I've done terrible then lol
Day of surgery 12/11- 321lbs
First month I lost about 21
Today, 2/1/18 I weight 292

So basically 28 pounds in 7 weeks

I was 321.8 on 11/9 (HW)
302.6 on 11/20 (SW)
243.4 today (CW, 10.5 weeks after surgery, down 78.4# total so far)
I seem to be losing faster than average. I healed quickly and was only off work for a week.
My first week after surgery I lost about 9 pounds. I was down 30 pounds the first month after surgery.
I stick to my diet, log every single thing, aim for 90g Protein and <40g carbs every day right now.

How are things going for you?

I was sleeved on 1/9/18.
325 start
316 day of surgery after preop diet
295 3 weeks later

So 30 lbs in a month.

HI everyone! I had my surgery 1/25 and the whole process from start to beginning went super fast for me. From the time I decided to get info to the surgery was only 2.5 months and a month was waiting because of appointments because of holiday. I look at my husband and ask him... did I really do this. I'm still absorbing the fact that I did it. I did 2 week low carb diet prior to surgery and lost 15 lbs and since surgery I'm down 10 lbs but I think I'm going to stop monitoring it daily so I don't get discouraged when they slow down. I'm not hungry at all, just trying to kick the habit of going into the fridge. My nutritionalist and surgeon gave me to different diets for the two weeks after surgery so I'm kinda doing a mix of the two. I also had my gallbladder removed during sleeve. If anyone can help me with a few things, that would be great.
1. When I drink or eat applesauce I feel like it just hits my stomach hard. then I get a feeling of air being moved around in my stomach and it either gurgles or I have to stretch to get it to go away or burp. Its not indigestion or acid , just air. Thoughts?
2. How much Protein were you getting in the first week?
Thanks and I look forward to going through this journey with all of you