NervouslyExcited

So I am 4 almost 5 months post op. I’ve been extremely depressed this month and ended up putting 5lbs back on, I did manage to lose the regain. But my weight loss has extremely slowed/stopped. I feel extremely hungry ALL the time! I feel like I have no restriction. Also I’ve been eating junk food with no problems. I know a lot has to do with my mind and willpower, but I’m worried I will never get back on track and that I will never get my mind right. I’m worried my sleeve is broken. Am I just addicted to food?! Has this happened to anyone else? I could really use some advice. Thanks for taking the time to read this post and thanks for the help!

yes, I’m still working out....barely, but I go at least once a week.

On 3/14/2018 at 9:40 PM, CharmedPam said:

I came to ask this very same question. So far I’ve been losing weekly - but i’m still ALWAYS hungry. If I eat and get full quickly, it’s only to be followed by hunger 1 hour later. And my surgery was 1/22. Not too long ago. I feel like it’s not working. I’m getting very frustrated only 7 weeks in.

I am the same way!! I’m thinking maybe I’m eating too fast and not chewing my food well enough??

1 hour ago, aNYCdb said:

You've already lost 66 lbs so even if you never lose another pound that's a huge victory. That said its hard for people to answer questions without specifics. What are you eating? How much are you eating? Are you exercising?

I eat around 600 calories a day. I do exercise, I go to the gym twice a week and also walk. I try to keep my carbs below 50g a day. I do eat reduced fat potato chips, not every day and when I do my carbs are still under the 50g. That is honestly the only thing I can think of that I eat that is “bad” for you. I stay away from sweets and sugary drinks. Maybe I just need to make an appointment with the nurse...idk.

1 hour ago, Mattymatt said:

Are you tracking your food, Protein, and liquids? If you have not, you might want to start that again. This will help you answer your questions.

I do track everything. I use an app on my phone.

So I am 10 weeks post-op and feel like I’m not losing like I should! I know everyone’s journey is different, but I feel like I’ve hit a wall and stopped losing.

Month one was great! Month two...not bad. So far this month I keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds! I do have PCOS, could the be contributing to the slower weight loss? I know if I don’t get all my Protein in that could cause me to lose lean muscle, but can it cause the scale not to move?

Am I eating all the wrong things? Am I eating too much? It seems as though once I was able to eat solids and started to go to the gym my weight loss has slowed. Has that happened to anyone?

I know I shouldn’t be focusing on the scale but it’s very frustrating when it doesn’t move. I do take my measurements so I can see if there is a loss there. I just thought I should be farther a long. Should I just toss my scale?

Im worried the surgery isn’t working right!! HELP!

Thanks for letting me vent!!

On average oe many carbs do you tend to eat in a day?

Maybe talk to your Dr and let them know you don’t feel ready for solids. I would listen to your body! If you need to, just stick with liquids a bit longer until your stomach is feeling better!

I’ve heard pretty much everyone mention hitting stalls. I’m on one right now....I’m hoping the scale moves soon!

Do any ladies have PCOS & are losing weight just fine? Or do you have PCOS & the weight is coming off slowly?

TIA

33 minutes ago, Kim58 said:

Do u get the tea at the grocery store or health food store?

I usually don’t drink tea

Before surgery I had issues going to the bathroom. I took a probiotic daily and that seemed to help. 3 weeks post-op & still having issues trying to going #2. I was given the ok to take my probiotic, doesn’t seem to help. I have tried taking Miralax doesn’t seem to help. I have taken ex-Lax & that seems to work but makes my stomach really crampy. I have only gone twice in almost a month! ( I had to take ex-lax both times.) Anyone have any suggestions?!

TIA

I could not do artificial sweeteners before! I would get really nauseous & hated the taste. I purchased Stevia in the raw....I tried it today and I didn’t end up getting sick.

I was told to sip & drink slowly and that’s all I could do at first. But now when I feel thirsty I can take a big drink of water! I get at least 64oz in a day. I was also a big Water drinker before surgery so I’m not sure if that made a difference?? I am 3 weeks post-op, but was able to start drinking a lot about a week out.

My surgeon didn’t require a pre-op liquid diet or a colon prep. A colonoscopy was required, luckily though I had one a few years before so he just used my records from that one.

So I can’t stand chewable vitamins so I haven’t been taking any. I was finally told I can use the multivitamin patch. So I just got that ordered. I was told I was unable to do Vitamins in pill form right now because the body doesn’t absorb them as well. Every Dr. Is different.

So I can’t stand chewable vitamins so I haven’t been taking any. I was finally told I can use the multivitamin patch. So I just got that ordered. I was told I was unable to do Vitamins in pill form right now because the body doesn’t absorb them as well. Every Dr. Is different.

I was told I’m not allowed to have fresh salsa. I was told I can only have salsa from a bottle?! Has anyone else been told this? If so do you know why? I keep forgetting to ask the nutritionist.

thanks

Thanks for the response. It’s not really “heavy” it just keeps going and I’m wondering since I normally start towards the end of the month if I’m just going to continue to bleed straight through...ugh

So I have PCOS & I started birth control pills pre-op since I was advised to wait 18 months after surgery before trying to get pregnant. Anyways since the weight loss I’ve started my cycle on my own a week ago (still bleeding) & I’m still taking the pill & supposed to start my cycle Sunday (with the pill.) Has anyone gone through this or is going through this??? My nutritionist told me it would take several months for my body to get adjusted!

Hello,

I was curious if anyone gained any weight when you started eating solids again? If you did, did you start losing weight once your body got adjusted to food again?

thanks!

On 1/8/2018 at 10:11 PM, emmapundt93 said:

Hey lady ! I am with you! I had my surgery in July and I am now just this lady few months getting my Protein and Water in. It’s a work in progress! You have made such a wonderful choice! The first couple months are going to be hard, I regretted the surgery from the start, but you will do better! The food being gross is good because it helps you break some bad habits. Don’t cheat, it will just cause you stress and anxiety and possible medical problems. But you will start to like food again. You aren’t supposed to be able to eat and drink enough in the beginning. This is a lifestyle change and things will get better I like the Premier Protein pre made chocolate shakes. They taste like hot chocolate if you microwave them for like a minute. I had my surgery July tenth, went back to work the end of August, (I’m a correctional officer) and am doing great now. I couldn’t see myself skinnier either but I was 275 before my surgery and now I am 195. Everything will be fine! You made a great decision! Message me if you have any questions! Good job!

Thank you so much for responding!!! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. You’ve done an amazing job!! Hope to be where you’re at....eventually lol.

I didn’t really have any pre-op diet...was just told that my last solid meal would be 2 days before surgery. So 3 days before my family & I went to a local Mexican restaurant. chips, salsa, nachos! I had pork carnitas with Beans & rice with flour tortillas..,,so yummy!! Reading everyone’s comments is making me hungry lol 🤤

4 hours ago, dennise68 said:

Hello, I'm trying to get started on how do I go about getting this surgery started? Do I make appointment with my doctor and tell her I want this done? I've been over weight most of my life and I can't seem to lose the weight but gain it. I'm sick of being heavy and having medical problems. I'll be 50 soon and I want to be healthy and live not fat with heath problems. I'm 5'5 and around 238 lbs. I have Medicare part A and B and Tricare for insurance. I'm so lost and scared that my doctor will say no for some reason. Help!

I went to my primary Dr and spoke about weight loss. I was referred to a surgeron’s office. They gave me a call when they received the referral and handled everything! They schedule my appointments, let me know everything I would need to do throughout the the process and if I was missing something they let me know right away so I could get the paperwork done! Good luck with the process! Just remember it takes about six months.

I’ve been struggling with the same thing!! I’m just trying to take it one day at a time....eventually it has to get better.

I just want to thank everyone who took time out of their day to give me advice & encouragement!! I really appreciate it!!!

Never thought about adding Protein powder to broth! Thanks for the advice!