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I'm 3 mos post op, and still struggle to reach Water and Protein goals. I just forget to drink, and I'm so sick of Protein Shakes at this point it's not even funny (although I do manage a premier shake each morning). I also miss being able to eat all I want. Not that I want to go back to doing it, I just miss it sometimes. Like I went to a Mexican restaurant the other day. I nibbled on the chips and salsa, trying not to overdo it for my main coarse, when it came (pork smothered in green sauce/chili verde, Beans & rice) I couldn't even get through 2oz. of the plate before I was stuffed. meat is so dense I can't eat very much of it. The guy kept coming over and asking me if my food was good, if it was ok, because I didn't eat much of it. OMG I wanted to tear into it sooo bad. Those are the moments I miss eating like a fat girl. And then I come back to my senses and realize I'm one of the lucky ones that has received this gift of living my best life. ❤️

My hardest thing has been the no drinking till 30 minutes after meals. I get super thirsty, and dang do those 30 minutes go by slow.

Getting my head in the game was hard at first, but now I’m used to it. I choose not to stop doing fun things because of “what if old habits come back” I believe that I am strong minded and know exactly what I have to do to maintain my goals.. I still go out with friends all the time and do other fun things and still manage to follow the surgeons orders to the T. I refuse to turn this surgery into a “jail” if not into a beautiful lifestyle change.. it’s about balancing, I still have my fun, go out, travel, eat right, and exercise etc...... 😁

I think I tried it about week 6 - when I was allowed solid foods. Steak is actually easier on my stomach than chicken breast - go figure???? But it wasn't a big amount of steak - probably 3 or 5 small bites.
At 6 weeks, I was only eating about 4oz per meal. I just remember how chicken almost immediately made my stomach grumble and steak didn't.

My surgery was August 9th, I stated at 347 and now down to 276. Woohoo

I don't know if it's typical.
I started at 335, am 5'8" and a year later I think I was at about 210.
I am 19 months later and am at 163.
I am what you would call on the far end of the bell curve in terms of response to the sleeve.

This whole thing is a hell of a head game, honestly. Whenever I came on these forums and allowed myself to compare, I was convinced that I was losing at a slower rate than everyone else, but it's been 9 months and I'm down 90lbs so clearly my perception was way off.
Just focus on eating right, drinking Water, getting more active and paying attention to your doc. Everyone's body is different and we only remember the comparisons with others when we come off worse, so avoid that if possible.

In the darker, realistic recesses of my brain, I anticipate reaching my goal in 18-24 months. But outside of that, I demand it within a year. =p

When I had my first meeting with Dr. Patel, he was on his cell phone texting someone and reading emails while half answering my questions. I canceled my follow-up, emailed my Primary Care Physician and went with another surgeon. My surgeon was $3000 more but my mind was at ease. Read the reviews about Dr Patel/Dr Reddy online and go with your gut feeling. I live in Buda so having the surgery in Austin was more appealing to me as well. Best of luck!

My doc/nutritionist said all veggies should be steamed for the first 4 months. I roasted sweet potatoes and carrots for 40 minutes on 425 with olive oil.

So I've reached my first goal. I didn't really have a number on the scale in mind, but a jeans size in mind. I want to be at a size 8 and can finally now fit in them. I'm only 4 months out and hope to still lose some weight because of the statistics of people who regain a little. I want to lose more so I when my weight settles, it settles at the weight I'm at now and not 10lbs and a jean size higher. I love my new body and vow to take better care of it from now on so I don't go back!
 

Hi everyone! I’m 9 weeks out and having what I think is my first stall or my weight-loss is slowing down. I think it’s time for me to start weighing once a week and tighten my food. I have done great with my weightloss but it is STILL scary and hard for the mind to not worry. I’m down 44lbs (including my week preop liquid diet). My bachelorette party was last weekend and I did drink wine, which might be part of the issue right now. I am struggling at nighttime and keep wanting to snack after dinner! I am also struggling with not wanting to cook. It seems like some days the sleeve works better than others. Is anyone experiencing this? Maybe the wine through my ketosis off? I was having a rough day and these progress pictures helped my mood a little! Sorry for the negative post, trying not to talk about this 24/7 with my fiancé or friends/fam. Would love to see others progress pictures!!

Weird chart I am 8 weeks post op and have lost as much as someone at 6 months according to that chart.

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Being home. Not dealing with an hour commute each way. Not going to work or cooking huge meals. Resting. It’s all made me so patient and calm. My husband told me he thinks I’m easier to talk to. I hope this continues even after I have to go back to work.

I’ve known several people who have had this surgery. Some people are diet commanders and some who slack every now and again. The diet commanders that I know have gained massive weight back. This procedure is not to scare you away from food. Its to help you make better choices. I have a close family member who has maintained for years who has a snack every day but stays strict on everything else. I don’t think one Reese’s will harm you if you’re doing everything correctly. Some bad foods your body just won’t ever agree with again. I can’t tolerate hamburger meat. It’s the only thing that makes me vomit. I use to listen to people on here about carbs and limiting them when my nutritionist told me to not worry about carbs. Guess what? I stalled! I started consuming carbs and the weight began to drop so fast. So now I try to have a few crackers with my tuna or a low carb wrap. Just make better choices! Try searching for a healthier version of Reese’s.

Being home. Not dealing with an hour commute each way. Not going to work or cooking huge meals. Resting. It’s all made me so patient and calm. My husband told me he thinks I’m easier to talk to. I hope this continues even after I have to go back to work.

Stitches, just muscle tenderness, something not sitting right, hormonal but my "bestess guess" as my,5 year second cousin Suzie says? Bowel fullness----- is 💩chugging along as it should?

@Yvonne47 I've made scrambled eggs twice (not even one week out) just because I craved it so badly. I kind of let it sit in my mouth, chewed 30 times like instructed, and swallowed maybe 1/4 of one egg. It hit the bottom of my stomach like a lead balloon and my dogs loved getting the rest of what I cooked.

A friend recommended a local chiropractor several years ago and today I went to see him. Aside from constant pain from surgery, I was in a car accident 7 years ago and have never been the same since. This chiropractor may have just changed my life for the better. He used laser therapy and explained how my nervous system is out of whack from surgery and any other major medical issues I've had during my lifetime. I had gastric sleeve on 10/30 so tomorrow is my 1 week anniversary. I have been feeling so dizzy, tired, no energy (even though I'm drinking plenty of Water and getting in protein). I haven't been sleeping well, even with sleep-aids. After this appointment, I feel at least 50% better and have energy that I didn't have this morning. If you have an opportunity to see a doctor who uses laser therapy, I highly recommend it.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27841968 - I just found this study online as well.

@Yvonne47 I've made scrambled eggs twice (not even one week out) just because I craved it so badly. I kind of let it sit in my mouth, chewed 30 times like instructed, and swallowed maybe 1/4 of one egg. It hit the bottom of my stomach like a lead balloon and my dogs loved getting the rest of what I cooked.

Waving ✋ my hand and slowly and limply. Surgery was wonderful, so was my post-surgery days, until I started chanting "I am thinking I am developing A Stricture" and them saying No You Aren't
1 it still is early
2 You're swollen inside
3 You never had one before
4 We are the professionals, not you!
5 Give yourself a month or so, we doubt it and you!
6 Do you desire that much being the center of the universe?
And guess who was right? ME Me ME! Took them untill October 12 to do an endoscopy, yep stricture measuring,9mm, And also 5 or 6 brand new ulcers, 2 within the pouch and the remainder on the back wall of my Jejunem. And this was 1 time I would have wished to be wrong.That time didn't work, neither did October and 26 and this Friday, November 9th,i get explored once again! May this be the "💰 Money Shot! Fearful may need eventual open surgery, no they didn't say so, but my inner Medical Geekness, maybe so?

I plan to eat turkey (dark meat) with gravy, the cooked veggies (collard greens), and maybe a bite of sweet potatoes. I am on soft foods.

Well ... the Soup is made - broccoli, spinach and cannelloni Beans in chicken broth and skimmed milk powder and chicken stock cube... have put it through my nutribullet and then watered it down to a very watery consistency... it’s very delicious but but but... I can only eat about 2 tablespoons!! I’m now really full! What am I going to do with the 5 gallons that I’ve made!! It will take me over a year to finish... even though I’m freezing it! I’ll need to buy another freezer! You must all come and visit - there’s plenty for everyone!! lol 😝🤪

Found these at H-E-B. They look good and nice and smooth for the liquid phase. No added sugar and the spinach one has 5g of Protein in a cup.

Honestly, for the last week pre-op I desperately wanted to cancel my surgery. So, I just avoided thinking about it. When I was in pre-op, my surgeon came in and said that the last time he saw me, I'd still been unsure and asked how I was feeling. I told him, honestly, that I was still unsure. But I went through with it. And at least for now I'm glad I did. In truth, I've tried everything to lose weight. And I wasn't ever going to be able to do it without this tool. But to get myself on the table, I had to pretty much ignore the fact that it was happening.