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One month post op June 17th and down 30 pound. Was ashamed to say I was 300 pounds starting weight and now I'm 270 I don't feel like I look different but people say I look like I've lost weight.

I think as long as we recognize where mistakes are made we can improve! Good luck [emoji846]

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I had surgery the 24th also, I too have only lost 16 lbs. I totally agree with It being the 3 week stall. Follow the program. It will work out! ☺️

Yes 16 is the magic number! 😂 that’s great for being 2 weeks out!!
I completely understand that is it frustrating! I just keep thinking it will work out and pay off in the long run! Try concentrating on the non scale victories during this time.

I started Puree today. No issues eating. I stuck to the recommended portions. dinner, I only ate about 2/3 off what was in my bowl - I of course chose the Ricotta Bake. (Breakfast 1 scrambled egg, 1/8 cup oatmeal - I was full after that, lunch 2 oz Tuna) Augmented by 2 Premier Proteins. (Assuming I get thru the second one later tonight). I’m 17 days post op. Start soft next Thursday for 3 weeks.
I used the Baritastic timers for drinking before/after.

May 5th surgery…. pre-op 277….. surg 260…. 240 now. Yeay !!!!

Just messaging to say I was 5/20 and I’m also 16 lbs down lol.

But I didn't sign up for a 12-18 month process. I signed up for the 12-18 day package. LOL And I do believe 16 is the magic number. LOL I had my obligatory 3 week stall but back to losing again. YAY!

Hi! My surgery was May 12th. I have since lost 30 pounds!!!

Same here. Surgery on May 19th and lost only 14/15 lbs (depending on the day) so far since surgery. THAT'S IT! I chalk it up to this famous stall everyone seems to talk about. Sucks but I'm hoping it will move soon. Plus TOM is due to visit next week (he came the day before surgery for me....lol) so I'm thinking that is affecting it too. Trying to keep all that in mind before I panic. LOL

Yes. Focus on the non-scale victories. Do your measurements weekly and you will still see progress even with no movement on the scale. I am in a week three plateau and just won’t let it get me down.

Yes 16 is the magic number! 😂 that’s great for being 2 weeks out!!
I completely understand that is it frustrating! I just keep thinking it will work out and pay off in the long run! Try concentrating on the non scale victories during this time.

Hi all, 1 month post surgery today, I've lost 40 lbs overall , 20 since surgery. I've been experiencing the dreaded 3 week stall, its frustrating but not unexpected with all the forums about it out there. I started riding my bike again, I don't like walking and started a at home exercise regime. Doing yard work is my best exercise! I'm trying to get more than 600 calories a day, it's tough when I'm not hungry, I've been focusing on getting Protein. I don't miss my Diet Dr. Pepper habit, which i thought would be the hardest part. food selection hasn't been too bad, I do like the ricotta bake, I add shrimp and mushrooms. sugar free Jello for Snacks and tons of yogurt. I can start regular foods next week but I don't expect I'll be getting too adventurous until I get further out. . I've had a few colleagues ask me if I've lost weight as my face they see on Teams calls is much thinner, I've told a few and not ashamed by it. We booked a trip to Nassau, Bahamas next month and I look forward to not being the beached whale. Hope you all the best, John..

I thought about food a lot too. It’s not worth it though. You can seriously hurt yourself. I had extra crafts and stuff to distract myself for the first few weeks because I knew it would be difficult if I didn’t stay busy. That helped me a lot. I also watched Netflix to avoid the food commercials. Although they are always eating on tv as well so I mostly did crafts.

I wouldn’t worry about the no restriction with liquids issue. It happened to me (and a lot of others) and I was just sure it meant my surgery didn’t work, but as promised, restriction showed up with solids.

Congrats on being on the other side!

This is since Surgery, I had no pre-op that was required.

My bariatric program started 7/5/2020; I was 287 pounds. The next phase, pre-op, started 4/17 at 273 pounds. Surgery was 5/5 at 260. Today, 5/31, I am down to 247. I am eating whirred cottage cheese, nonfat greek yogurt to which I add either whipped pears, peaches or mandarin oranges. Also having refried Beans which I used to detest but I seembto love them now. I love getting a little meat — we are allowed fish or chicken — but it stays in my pouch for several hours. iOccasionally I have smushed green beans or asparagus. pureed carrots and broccoli — having issues digesting them; maybe too much Fiber?
I have come to really enjoy the Mio-type Water flavorings. I really like that they don’t add single-use plastic bottles to our plastic pollution problems. My favorite flavors are black cherry & anything berry.

For real! Day 10 here and I usually LOVE Soup but this just may change my mind about that. LOL It's like, when you feel hungry no amount of broth, Water, or yogurt is gonna cut it. I NEED MEAT!! LOL

Surgery was 5/26

I’ve been sleeping in the recliner.

Day 1 of clear fluids. My body has decided it would be a good time to eliminate everything 🤪 Water, water, water....and some broth. Decided to still do a 30 min Fitness+ strength workout. Figure it will be the last one I will be able to do for awhile. Surgery Monday morning!
I'm going into this knowing the recovery part will suck.

I sleep on my back and side with no pain. I slept on my stomach before the surgery but I don’t think trying that is a good idea. I am 3days post op I think and I am fine just still dealing with gas and getting all my fluids down mostly the 2/3 sips and feeling funny. I was told in the hospital to set my alarm every 15 mins so I have been trying to do that. I hope everyone has a speedy recovery. And I am down 13lbs from the start of pre op diet. I see other has drop more but I am not letting it bother me. Just trusting the process. My biggest issue I WANT food. I think I am handling it ok.

Last day of work, I start clear fluids tomorrow, surgery Monday!

I have been curious about the sleeping thing too. I’m a side/stomach sleeper. In hotel for 3 nights after. Will be no issue when I’m home as I have adjustable bed.

I’ve been sleeping in the recliner.