JustJazzy

you are right. There are so many things that factor into your rate of weight loss that you have little to no control over, such as age, gender, starting BMI, genetics, metabolic rate, what percentage of your body is muscle, etc. The only two factors that you have a lot of control over is your how closely you stick to your program and your activity level. If you're good with those, then you'll lose the weight, whether fast or slow.
I was a slow loser from the get-go, but I was very committed to my program, and I ended up losing all of my excess weight (over 200 lbs). In the end, it has more to do with your level of commitment than it does your rate of weight loss.

I had surgery the same day as you. It's so difficult isn't it? I keep weighing myself every day, even though I know I shouldn't. We want to see those results and know that all of this was worth it. That it's working, and that we did the right thing.
I started comparing myself to folks on instagram, seeing them lose 10 or 15 pounds more than me in the same time frame. It's a rabbit hole that I can't afford to go down, mentally and physically. I'm telling myself that I have to just give my body time, to let it do it's thing. All I can do is follow my surgeon's advice and trust that I will get results. You are doing great with your intake, I'm sure that you will get the results you want to see soon!

I feel the same. I started working out and I’m walking religiously and this scale is STUCK! I just want out these 200s.

Yup! I’n the same damn boat . On 3 weeks haven’t gained but haven’t lost a single lb and it’s driving me crazy! All I’m eating is tuna and salmon as well! I heard it’s normal for a stall hope it ends soon!

UPDATE!!!! I did it!!!! I did it!!!! I did it!!! I literally ran my ass off!!! I had my blood work and weigh in today, I was fasting and I prayed all the way to town!!!!
Thank God the weather stayed cool here in North Dakota the last few weeks, I got up in the mornings and ran three miles every morning, came home and ate a scrambled egg, drank Bone Broth, for lunch I drank another bone broth and chewed on some raw veggies, dinner I ate a chicken breast or hamburger Pattie with another bone broth before bed, drank a gallon of Water and did the same thing every single day.....boring as can be but I weighed in with three pounds to spare 5 days early!!
I am now officially approved to donate a kidney to my daughter!!

My scale finally moved! Finally lost 5lbs hoping that this is the start of the scale moving again

I feel the same. I started working out and I’m walking religiously and this scale is STUCK! I just want out these 200s.

Yup! I’n the same damn boat . On 3 weeks haven’t gained but haven’t lost a single lb and it’s driving me crazy! All I’m eating is tuna and salmon as well! I heard it’s normal for a stall hope it ends soon!

I have been having the same problem. I solved it with GENEPRO and some 25/75 split of light pineapple juice and Water.
Try This
3/4 cup of Libby's Pineapple juice
1/4 cup of water (warmed in the microwave for about 20seconds)
Mixed in 1 scoop of Genepro (the genepro mixes better in a warm liquid)
Combined and poured that in to my popsicle molds.
Very good and helps me get my Protein in
Hope this helps  

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I feel the same. I started working out and I’m walking religiously and this scale is STUCK! I just want out these 200s.

I'm definitely experiencing the 3 week stall. I've lost only .6 lbs in the last 3 days. I've walked and know I've been consuming less than 1000 calories a day. Alittle scary, considering the cravings (sacrifices) I have had to repeatedly push down. After losing weight so rapidly within the first 2 weeks, this is a bit upsetting. I want to desperately get out of the 300s.

it's the infamous three week stall - right on schedule! Fear not - almost all of us experience that. Just stick to your program and stay off the scale for a few days. Rest assured your weight loss WILL start up again. Stalls usually last 1-3 weeks, and you'll likely encounter a few of them on your journey.

Today I’m 3 weeks post op and I’m also on my second week of purée foods. So far I’ve lost 20lbs pounds, however on 4/6, I weighed myself and the scale indicated I gained a pound (yikes ), yesterday 4/7, it remained at the 1 pound gain and this morning 4/8 it still remained at the one pound gain, however I peed and stripped myself naked and it went down some ounces for a pound difference. I haven’t ate anything out the norm of tuna or salmon with pumpkin or avocado puréed. Anyone experienced this? Or have advice?

I found one in “the complete bariatric cookbook and meal plan”

chocolate pudding Protein pops
One 3.9 OZ Package of chocolate flavored instant pudding
2 cups cold low fat milk
2 scoops chocolate Protein Powder

I haven’t made it yet but I am going to try a chocolate Protein Shake and the pudding mix!

To echo what VSGJen said, I was also advised against Advil. Also against Ibuprofen, Motrin, Naprosyn and Aleve. These Meds put you at high risk for ulcers. I was advised to stick to Tylenol for pain. Perhaps risk is reduced with Sleeve. Not sure.
Best check with your doc.

Hey, I don’t want to sound like a know-it-all because I don’t, but you mentioned Advil above and everything I’ve read and from my surgeon said stay away from anything that’s not acetaminophen. (I think due to a blood thinning affect). It had me worried so I thought I’d just mention it. You know what’s best for you so feel free to ignore me. Good luck with your continued recovery!

Pure Protein has a strawberry milkshake one that goes down smooth for me. About the only one I can tolerate at this point. And no sugar applesauce has been my life savor

Glad you’re home and not doing so bad. I’m being released today they made me drink 24oz of Water in order to be released. I have one more 8oz bottle of water left.

Ahhhh! Today is the day! I promise it feel like I was just stalking the doctor for the date. Today is the beginning of a whole new lifestyle and a better me! Anxious , Nervous and excited! Let’s go do this @groovygal

Welcome! Happy that you have decide to choose you and a healthy lifestyle as the rest of us. I can only pray to live as long as you and your mom!

3rd week Marchers we’re up next!! March 17th for me and I’m so nervous , anxious and excited to start the next phase! Just want to wish everyone who goes this week coming an successful procedure and speedy recovery! WE GOT THIS! On to a better version of ourselves.

I’m March 17th as well! We’re up next

2nd week Marchers ! How are you guys feeling ? What’s the emotion are you feeling today lol. I know it changes by the minute. Lol wishing you guys luck and speedy recovery

My son had Wendy’s. Ugh... they should ban fast food now that we’ve had weight loss surgery!!! The worst part is instead of giving us a plain cheeseburger with ketchup like we ordered for my picky 6 year old, they put bacon, onion, etc. so my husband went BACK through the drive through AND we threw the first one away. My husband didn’t have the heart to eat it in front of me.

Two more weeks of liquid and then I’m going to have the best tasting single scrambled egg in the world!!!!

Hello all,

New member, having surgery on March 24th. Nervous but excited