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I have arthritis in my knees so I also have some problem getting around (not nearly as bad as you!). My physical trainer suggested doing exercises in a pool in you have access to one.

I’m down 44 pounds from surgery date today, and 77 from my highest weight.

Roxine, congratulations! Great job! Such a good story to see just two weeks before my surgery. Good inspiration for me and others. Thank you for sharing.

Official 6 week weigh-in at Dr office. Down 20 lbs since day of surgery!

How much should we be eating? So I got some specific answers from Dr at 6 week checkup. He said that right now, it is VERY NORMAL to only be consuming between 500 and 600 calories per day (which is what I average). At a year out, it's probably going to go up to 600 to 800. Another year out, it may be 800 to 1000 maybe 1200, but that is not usual.
That being said, he has never had the surgery, so I'm guessing your mileage may vary (from my lapband experience the dr did not have a clear understanding of what you could consume - depending on the type of food). The numbers provided by your own doctors may also vary widely.
I think it is important to listen to your body (not your mind) on when to eat. And follow the eating pattern of Protein first, followed by complex carbs and avoid simple carbs.

Had gastric sleeve in Sept of 2017, got a leak, multiple surgeries to fix it (which ended up stretching out my sleeve). Lost 80 lbs.
Gained back about 25 lbs.
Had RNY Feb 5th 2019, lost the 25 I gained plus I lost another 15.
Lost a total of 95 lbs.

I had RNY GASTRIC BYPASS on Dec 12,2018 and I'm down on April 2nd 90 pounds..

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Official 6 week weigh-in at Dr office. Down 20 lbs since day of surgery!

You are doing great!!!! Congrats on all your hard work. IT IS PAYING OFF!!!

Official 6 week weigh-in at Dr office. Down 20 lbs since day of surgery!

Congratulations!!

Congrats to all the Marcher’s on your losses! I am 4.5 weeks post op, but haven’t weighed since my follow up April 9th. I was about 22 lbs down then. I’m back in the gym and back running again, so definitely feeling great!

I’m 6 weeks and already lost 40 pounds. Congrats everyone

You're doing great! Congratulations! I'm at week 4 post OP and have only lost 13 lbs since the surgery.

When I started about 6 months ago, I was 277 (highest 285). Morning of surgery (also 3/11) I was 248.8. Today I'm 229, almost 20 down. Feeling good. Wish it were going a little faster. But slow and steady.

Doesn't it feel good to be resuming your Weight Loss slide! Keep strong, keep motivated and your days will be beautiful.

I have arthritis in my knees so I also have some problem getting around (not nearly as bad as you!). My physical trainer suggested doing exercises in a pool in you have access to one.

Me too! I record EVERYTHING I want to watch and then fast forward through all the commercials!

Wow, you are doing great! I've only lost a couple of pounds since surgery 2 weeks ago today. Care to share your eating and exercise routine?

I think our bodies are in "starvation" mode. Taking in so few calories that are bodies are holding on to what we have. That is definitely true for me. As much as I feel like I'm eating (drinking really) all day, I'm only averaging 500 to 600 calories per day. The week after surgery (3/11) it was even less than that. The month before surgery I was only eating 1000 calories per day. I think once we get closer to taking in more regular foods the body will shift into lose mode.

I know it wasn't just me, but the Iron pill is making me nauseous. About 30 minutes after I take it, I can feel it trying to fight its way back out!

Had my first post-op checkup today. I'm down 1 lb. from my morning of surgery weight! I didn't weigh myself in between because I knew I would have post surgery gain - and I didn't want to see how much!
Dr wants my bowels to get moving so I have to take some Milk of Magnesia every night.
I can move onto pureed foods!! I can hardly wait to have some cottage cheese!
I go back again in 4 weeks.
WooWoot!.

Claricey,
I'm supposed to work up to 60 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of fluids. I'm only getting about 30 protein and about 50 fluids.

How is it going for you? I'm feeling really good and my surgery was the same day. I came home Tuesday afternoon. I'm doing pretty good at getting in my fluids.
Are you having issues or problems? Hopefully not!

I"m so glad it is going well for you! Today I woke up feeling normal, no pain, no discomfort at all! I stay on full liquid for 2 weeks before progressing to pureed. Yesterday I was able to drink 1 full Premier Protein shake over the course of the day. We are doing great!