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Thanks so much for your reply. The suggestions when written down like that seem so achievable, I just need to start. I've started logging again today in My Fitness Pal & it's amazing how suddenly a cookie doesn't seem worth it when you see the nutrional information
I'm going to try a walk from home video tomorrow, checked one out briefly & looks like a good way to get back into moving.
I'm come so far & worked really hard to get this far. Time for the final push! Then the hard of work of maintaining can begin.

Hi
Just wondering if anyone did their measurements early on in the weight loss process? I'm officially 2 months 3 days post surgery & have lost 56lb, which for me is about 47% of my excess weight. I'm over the moon. So glad I read this forum & decided to make the best decision of my life!
Apart from my chest though my measurements don't seem to be be reducing much. I don't see how that's possible, I'm at least 3 sizes smaller in clothes.
Should I ignore it? Am I just doing them badly? Pretty sure I'm measuring the same spot (only measuring once a month). Its a small complaint, I'm not feeling negative just a bit confused.

Just to add, as a fellow "lightweight" I was expecting slowish weightloss but was one of those who dropped big numbers very quickly. This gave me my own anxiety but this board & the advice of veterans put my mind at rest. Your body will do what it wants to
Good luck. I'm just over 3 months out now & it's the best thing I've done for myself in forever.

Spinach, cucumber & apple is my favourite smoothie! I started on them around 5 weeks out in my pureed food stage. I'm now almost 3 months out & still can't eat veg without a lot of restriction so its the only way I can get it in.
Agree with a previous poster, prioritise Protein first over the smoothie though. Now my stomach is stronger i add chia seeds to mine which provides fibre & a little protein, always weigh the seeds though as they are more calories than you think. Lastly, remember the sugar in fruit changes more to "bad" sugar when juiced so I'd make sure you limit the quantity.
I'm going to try ginger now you've suggested it in my morning smoothie tomorrow

Hey @ANewJourneyAwaits, I'm 10 days post-op too from VSG and I literally came on here today looking for an answer to the exact question you asked! I haven't been having any trouble with hitting my liquid or Protein goals and I feel relatively normal. Sure, like you, I can't gulp down anything and I'm still pacing myself but it's not nearly as restrictive (or painful) as I thought it was going to be.
I made friends with a few of the other people who were having VSG at the same time as me and on our group chat I'm hearing a lot about how they're dealing with naseau, not being able to hit their goals, not being able to tolerate certain foods, etc. And, I'm sitting here thinking, "Am I the one doing this all wrong?" Because I haven't dealt with any of that.
So thank you for posting and everyone else who commented, that really did help put me at ease.
– Minnesotan-Guy

Not totally the same as you but I've had no trouble with Water from about 4 days out. Can finish 500ml (sorry UK) in about 10 mins but my surgeon did ask me not to & to try & do it over 30 mins. Apart from veg I've not had issues tolerating anything either, meeting Protein goals & sometimes feel real hunger.
Please try not to worry, I know that's hard, I'm a worrier. This forum has helped loads though & I'm learning every person has a unique response to these surgeries. I've lost over 55% of my excess weight since late October by the way, so even people like us are capable of losing. You're not damaging your sleeve

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Not totally the same as you but I've had no trouble with Water from about 4 days out. Can finish 500ml (sorry UK) in about 10 mins but my surgeon did ask me not to & to try & do it over 30 mins. Apart from veg I've not had issues tolerating anything either, meeting Protein goals & sometimes feel real hunger.
Please try not to worry, I know that's hard, I'm a worrier. This forum has helped loads though & I'm learning every person has a unique response to these surgeries. I've lost over 55% of my excess weight since late October by the way, so even people like us are capable of losing. You're not damaging your sleeve

I'm about 7.5 weeks out from surgery. So similar to you. I think as long as you're drinking enough Water, prioritising Protein & not completely sedentary the weight loss will continue. I use my fitness pal app to track everything that goes in my mouth. Annoying but keeps me on track while relearn portion/eating habits. I haven't really stalled yet but my surgeon said it just means I'll have a super long one down the road. We're all going to behave differently.
I'd give it some time, if you really aren't moving on scales or putting on maybe speak with your surgeon & dietitian. Also, great advice i got on here was to do measurements (neck, chest, waist, hips etc) its amazing how they change even when scales remain the same.
Good Luck!

My partner is helping me,maybe he's just not very good lol
I might photo next time making sure we're getting the same position. Thanks

That's a LOT of weight to have lost already. You're doing fine. Just breathe. A pound could be a Water weight fluctuation. Don't sweat the small stuff. Just follow the program and you'll be fine. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

I'd respectfully disagree with Grady here. Advice varies in the medical world & each body/stomach is unique. You may require the odd nutritious snack, especially if its high Protein. I'm exercising at a level that requires more protein than many at my stage (I'm pretty new to this too!) My nutritionist wants me to have protein yogurts or bars post work out to prevent muscle loss.
I know someone who has a long thin stomach & can't fit enough in at normal meal times so must supplement by snacking.

I'd respectfully disagree with Grady here. Advice varies in the medical world & each body/stomach is unique. You may require the odd nutritious snack, especially if its high Protein. I'm exercising at a level that requires more protein than many at my stage (I'm pretty new to this too!) My nutritionist wants me to have protein yogurts or bars post work out to prevent muscle loss.
I know someone who has a long thin stomach & can't fit enough in at normal meal times so must supplement by snacking.

I'd respectfully disagree with Grady here. Advice varies in the medical world & each body/stomach is unique. You may require the odd nutritious snack, especially if its high Protein. I'm exercising at a level that requires more protein than many at my stage (I'm pretty new to this too!) My nutritionist wants me to have protein yogurts or bars post work out to prevent muscle loss.
I know someone who has a long thin stomach & can't fit enough in at normal meal times so must supplement by snacking.

I'd respectfully disagree with Grady here. Advice varies in the medical world & each body/stomach is unique. You may require the odd nutritious snack, especially if its high Protein. I'm exercising at a level that requires more protein than many at my stage (I'm pretty new to this too!) My nutritionist wants me to have protein yogurts or bars post work out to prevent muscle loss.
I know someone who has a long thin stomach & can't fit enough in at normal meal times so must supplement by snacking.

I'd respectfully disagree with Grady here. Advice varies in the medical world & each body/stomach is unique. You may require the odd nutritious snack, especially if its high Protein. I'm exercising at a level that requires more protein than many at my stage (I'm pretty new to this too!) My nutritionist wants me to have protein yogurts or bars post work out to prevent muscle loss.
I know someone who has a long thin stomach & can't fit enough in at normal meal times so must supplement by snacking.

As long as you are following the program and losing consistently, there is no such thing as too slow. A group of us who all had surgery in the same month lost weight at different rates, but we all ended up in the same place at the end, some sooner than others. You will be fine!

You are on pace for 156 lbs in a year. 52 weeks at 3 lbs a week.

Thanks for replying. I'm averaging around 800 calories a day which i thought was quite good so early (only 3 weeks out of surgery & on the puree food stage). I could increase my milk intake as a quick calorie boost but it makes me feel a little sick. I don't want to add Protein powder to anything as I'm hitting at least 70g of it a day via lean meat, protein Water & protein yogurts (i hate the shakes too🙂)
Thanks for the reminder that this is very early still & the tiredness is normal for now. I'm seeing my nutritionist next week so will discuss & show her my food diary. If I get any useful advice I'll post back for others!