TX4everLinds

Update on me: just crossed into the 100’s on Saturday! Started at 301.

I was like you and took Advil regularly. I have not needed it since surgery except a couple times and it wasn’t bad. With losing weight and being more active, my cramps are not near as bad. I would recommend getting a hood heating pad and taking hot showers. Also I’ve started getting a pedicure once a month and the foot rubs really help with the cramps! I thought my life would be over without Advil but I haven’t taken it or any substitute. Sometimes the things we worry about beforehand are non issues once we are post-op. Good luck!!

I only lost 2.6lbs my whole second month. I think my body thought I was dying. This month (third month) I lost 10.

I think it’s bc you’re only 2 weeks out. Still swollen etc. things will be weird for about 2-3 months the. You’ll start to figure out your signs. My nose runs when I reach restriction. Weird!

I had a TERRIBLE TIME. I ended up on Zofran and Reglan and nexium. Then they warned me off the reglan and increased my nexium. It took a while. Make sure you eat bc if you don’t the acid is worse and makes nausea worse I think. Good ick to you it’s really hard for some people in the first couple months after. It DOES improve! It’s just so individualized.

I was told to increase water and start moving more. I plateaued a little earlier than you. My surgery was 9/5 and I only lost 2.4 lbs all of October! I think my body thought I was dying and was trying to save me. Since November 1 I’ve been losing steadily again. My dietician said I was not eating enough in October. I was struggling with reflux etc so my metabolism was quitting on me. Just stick to it and try to hit those goals. It will vary but it will keep going down!

It’s super obese. I was classified as that when I started. I am very short, only 4’11”. I had never heard of it until I saw it in my medical chart. It said (super) in parentheses. My BMI was 61 and is now 42. Surgery 2 months ago. I was surprised that it was called super! Seemed so positive lol

My whole second month was basically a stall. I lost only 2.6lbs in all of October. I’ve lost more than that in the first 6 days of November.

Walk as much as you can. Hot showers helped me the most with gas pain. Heating pad helps too but the shower was the best.

Try and get some friends to do it with you for accountability. It is not easy but you can do it!! Drink lots of water to help keep you full.

Good post! I’m avoiding alcohol for a while bc I was warned that it is easy to become dependent after sleeve. It is not mentioned much probably bc there are some really hardcore and super judgmental folks on here that call themselves veterans and shame anyone that they see as weak or not conforming to their brand of advice. I encourage you to keep reaching out. This isn’t something I struggle With right now but I’m very aware of it and am taking precautions because I do not want to become an alcoholic. Thanks for sharing the info. Keep going to your meetings and hang in there! I have seen this discussed maybe on here but maybe elsewhere. Best to you!

Also I still struggle With vitamins, water and protein. Be patient with yourself and do your Best.

You’ll be shocked how little you can actually eat if any of those Foods ever! Just stick with your program and hang on! Results will help motivate you and you can do it! It is not easy though some veterans on here will be militant and act like everyone’s a failure but them. Concentrate on staying alive and moving around. Read: drink water and move. This short time so soon after surgery will seem like a tiny speck on the timeline of your new life. I’m only 8 weeks out tomorrow and I’m still in the blip of Time phase and it is already easier. Keep going!

I messaged her (OP).

I guess I get a T-shirt it tattoo now too huh? I’m “calloused” and “douchy.” Lol