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I’ve lost 52 pounds since my surgery May 3. I have suffered from pcos for13 years. I haven’t taken any Metformin since prior to surgery and I was able to lose weight. 20 lbs left!

Who was your surgeon or hospital?

Thank you so much for sharing this with me it has made me feel so much better to know there’s somebody who started with similar stats and achieved a fantastic goal. It gives me hope. I am drinking between 64 and 80 ounces of water a day. I stay typically under 800 calories but sometimes I go up to 1000. I don’t do a lot of processed food unless it’s the occasional beef jerky or dried cheese snacks. I limit the protein bars because there’s so many carbs in them. I really eat just a lot of protein and now I’m incorporating more vegetables to get my iron up. I’m not working out a lot either because I’m afraid building too much muscle right now at this stage will prevent my weight loss. But like you at 6 months I’ll probably go at it much more. Xoxo

I’m right there with you! It is very, very frustrating. I guess the only thing we can do is keep doing what we’re doing and try to have patience. Wishing you the best.

So I’ve lost 6 1/2 pounds since July 2. I am following all of the post operative diet instructions and water intake. I am getting in steps and not doing any heavy weightlifting. I started at 218 pounds on the day of surgery and I’m only at 189. pounds 14 weeks later. I know people are going to say that’s great that’s great and I know it is. But considering I haven’t lost more than 6 1/2 pounds in over a month, it’s very frustrating. I’m considering just having a couple liquid protein days to see if that helps boost any weight loss. 😢

Total rip-off

Probably a good idea to quit so you don’t have constant munchies and just stay fat.

I am losing slower, surgery on May 2nd at 218 and down to 193 today. I have PCOS and was on metformin for 12 years prior to surgery. I have a history of low progesterone levels. I even had to supplement the first trimester of my pregnancy in order to not have a miscarriage. It just dawned on me a couple days ago that I probably need to go back to using a little bit of progesterone cream daily in order to keep my hormones in check. Since I began doing this I’ve lost a pound each day. Keep in mind it’s only been two days, so I will continue monitoring the effectiveness of the progesterone cream. Some people it causes weight gain but if you really do have low progesterone and use just a little bit it will help keep you in balance and allow for better weight loss. Hopefully this is going to continue as I use just a little bit each day. Just thought I would share.

There’s a good YouTube video by Dr. V that says you really shouldn’t be exercising for the first six months. I happen to think you should be doing some strength training but not tons of cardio because you’re never going to eat enough calories to sustain that.

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9 weeks out and have lost 24 lbs. I had a stall for about 8 days. I’m very happy with 10-12 lbs per month!

I use Splenda and a bit of So Delicious creamer.

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I suggest taking him out of the equation and completely focus on what YOU want and do it for yourself.

Hmm that’s odd and unfortunate. I think it could have to do with your surgeons technique?? Waking up was super difficult for me but no pain that is memorable (8 weeks out). I think many factors are involved with how a person recovers. I would speak to your doctor and just be frank. You can ask what do they feel are the reasons your pain was higher than what you’ve discovered is ‘typical’.