rolawre

Glad you are feeling better. It is really important to pace yourself & be aware of portion sizes while you are in the healing & recovery stages. A lot of nerves were cut during your surgery so your signals don’t get through or if they do, they’re different to how you usually experience them.
Yea, I have heard of people who have progressed through their staged return to eating more quickly (not skipping as such) but always because their surgeons advised them to do so & see how they go. There are also lots of people who return to a previous stage because their body just wasn’t ready even if they were progressing at their plan’s rate.
The cravings are another matter & should never influence how quickly you progress through the stages (they’re in place to protect & support your healing tummy - remember all those sutures & staples holding your tummy/digestive system together). A craving, where you want to eat a specific food, texture or flavour, is a head hunger & not real hunger (when you don’t want anything specific & just want nourishment). Are you wanting to eat because you’re seeking comfort, because of stress (common after surgery) , boredom or other emotions, habit, thinking you should be hungry because you’re eating so little, etc. Look for a distraction. Head hunger usually doesn’t last. Read, craft, play a game, watch a movie or show, have a warm drink, go for a walk, or do some other activity like clean out a drawer or a shelf in the pantry, ring a friend, check out social media or this forum. They won’t necessarily stop the cravings but do help manage them.

Welcome to the three week stall. Almost everyone goes through this & you’re not doing anything wrong. The first stall, yes the first, usually starts in week 3 hence the name but it can occur before or after that time too. They usually last 1-3 weeks. Frustrating but very much part of weight loss.
Stalls are your body taking stock of your weight loss & reacting to the stress of the changes you’re making. The first is often in response to the surgery, reduced calories, etc.. Your body uses this time to reset your metabolism, hunger hormones, etc. & is a necessary part of your weight loss.
Your weight loss will never be a consistently straight line in a downwards direction. It will waver up & down. At times is won’t move, move slowly or move quickly.
Though the scale isn’t moving some people notice their body measurements still reduce. Stick to your plan. Don’t stress your body more than your plan advises. Your weight loss will start again when your body is ready.

Thanks @toodlerue, I know you're right! I'm trying to acknowledge and accept that it's going to need time. I am learning what I can tolerate and for how long. Thanks for the advice. 😊

I turn 50 in September and I had my mini gastric bypass this week.

I was sleeved 3 years ago. I hit my goal within the first year and maintain at about 10lbs below my goal. I didn't really stall, that I can remember. I have loose skin on my abdomen and hips. I am no longer pre-diabetic. I have no regrets and am glad I made the decision to have this done. I stay away from foods and drinks my dietitian told me to stay away from. I can't eat beef and pork they give me stomach aches and I am lactose intolerant. I am now a runner, and am training for a triathlon. I struggle with body dismorphia! But have been working on it!

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I am hoping to have the money for a gastric sleeve surgery this year. I have been reading and watching videos and trying to take it all in. If I have failed at low carb and other diets, how will the sleeve be different? It is a tool, but it ultimately requires lifetime compliance to food and lifestyle changes. So far I have a lifetime of failure at compliance. I am sure I need to spend some time on my mindset in general. If bariatric surgery resets the set point and helps change the metabolism, how do people end up gaining all of the weight back? Will this exacerbate depression? Will it help or hurt low self worth? I see that some people end up very depressed and others feel so much better. I am pretty sure I can't take being more sad about life and my weight than I am. I will be doing this totally alone. I have no friends and no family in the place I moved to. I am hoping that feeling more confident physically will let me feel better about joining art classes. I am also planning a move to a more populated area this year. Many thanks.

@CathyMol Happy 53rd Birthday what a wonderful gift to yourself....better health! I can relate to the excited & nervous.

I got sleeved on my 50th birthday! I'm 11 months post-op and at goal. Everything worked well for me, no complications and the weight came off quickly. I have lost 99% of my excess weight... normal BMI, diabetes in remission, sleep apnea gone, tons of energy, and I look so much better. It's never too late!

Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for a gastric sleeve on February 8th. Excited and nervous at the same time.

Thank You Rolawre, I'm not complaining!

WTG!!! You are an inspiration!☺️

Hello, I’m 65 (will be 66 by the time I have surgery). Just finished my pre surgery requirements and have my last appointment with the surgeon in March. Should get my date then. Hopefully by the end of March or 1st of April. Should’ve done it sooner, but it is what it is.

I’m over 50 and 2 months post op. Down 50 pounds.

You look fantastic!

the first two pics are head shots before surgery. The last three are me now.

Hi, I had the sleeve done 11 months ago. Its been a slow journey, I had to get thru insulin resistance and I'm physically only able to walk or exercise so much due to an old injury. I do walk my dog 2-3 miles a day but cant do too much more. I used to exercise a lot! I try not to compare myself to any others. I do what I can, have lost 57 pounds and hope to lose another 13, that puts me within the normal range for my height, but the high end. At this age, I'll take it!
Good luck to you, wish you the best on your journey.

@sprukop0924 you look amazing! Congrats & enjoy the cabin with hubby.

Good luck to you too!

Good luck with your surgery. My date is February 16th. I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy

Another vote in favor of a new doctor. He seems like the type who's going to default to "lose weight" as the answer to anything and you don't want to find yourself six months into fighting him to get him to take some seriously while he's insisting you just need to lose weight to fix your compound fracture.
If you've never seen this video, I found it to be a really great explanation for why the best weight for a bariatric patient will almost never be the "ideal" weight according to the BMI chart:

This is my progress so far 8 months post op and 18 lbs from my goal weight.
HW 225
SW 197
CW 134
HT 5'1"

Bypass Revision due to GERD
(Horrible Reflux)
Good morning,
Congratulations to everyone on here who made the decision to become a better version of themselves!!!❤️ Is there anyone in the Atlanta, Georgia area??? My surgery date was 12/22/22… looking for my buddy or twin?
I am 5 days post op and the first three days were challenging, but I believe it was to be expected. Just a lot of discomfort.
Sooooooo, Vitamins always First
and about that drinking Water and getting the fluids needed. I drink all of my water with
liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Lemon Lime - Hydration powder Packets | Electrolyte Drink Mix | Easy Open Single-Serving Stick | Non-GMO | 16 Stick https://a.co/d/g0ZjYd9 it’s so much easier cold and I sip on it all day long. 24oz and I keep it in a Manna or Yeti cup to stay cold.
I get my Protein in with Evolve Protein Drinks and no sugar yogurts and cottage cheese throughout the day. I don’t have a hunger feeling so I have to try and time it.
(All very high in protein)
Evolve Plant Based Protein Shake, Double chocolate, 20g Vegan Protein, Dairy Free, No Artificial Sweeteners, Non-GMO, 10g Fiber, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) - (Formula May Vary) https://a.co/d/emMQGGo
Ratio Keto Friendly Coconut Yogurt Cultured Dairy snack Cup, Keto Yogurt Alternative, 5.3 oz https://a.co/d/6msj2k9
Good Culture Cottage Cheese Organic 4% Whole Milk Classic, 16 oz https://a.co/d/06oD97i
For my Calcium I take 3 chewable supplements of
Caltrate chewables 600 Plus D3 Plus Minerals Calcium Vitamin D Supplement, Cherry, Orange And fruit Punch - 155 Count https://a.co/d/3a9w3Fn
I hope this helps a little.