Teacher Mom

Hi all- looking for some information. I had gastric sleeve surgery in June 2024. I’ve only lost 40 pounds post op! I did lose 35 pounds before surgery so I’m down 75 pounds total, but it’s taken about 18 months. I’d like to lose 60 more pounds. Every time I go to the dietician, I’m told to hit my protein and water requirements, which I have been doing. I do have hypothyroidism and take medication for this. All my bloodwork is normal. I had a complete a hysterectomy 20 years ago so am on HRT. All those numbers are normal too. Regardless of how much I exercise or restrict my calories (800-1000 a day), my weight loss stalls or moves so slowly. I spent thousands at a functional medicine doctor who did all kinds of tests. I don’t have parasites. She put me on a gluten free, dairy free, and soy free diet and about 10 supplements as my cortisol level is high. I also take probiotics and other things for gut health. I did this for 6 months before giving up as this was costing almost $1,000 month with visit and supplements and little results. My symptoms still remain: fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, my hair is falling out, eyebrows are thinning, dry skin, and chronic constipation. In addition to the inability to lose weight at a normal rate of 1-2 pounds a week. I’ve stopped going for post op visits because nothing the doc was doing was helping. My PCP says I could go to an endocrinologist but my numbers are normal so likely won’t help me. Anyone have any suggestions? I paid cash for my surgery so I’m highly motivated as I’m a teacher and it was a great monetary sacrifice! Any ideas? Thanks for reading! I know this post is long!

Hi All, I had my LapBand surgery in 11-05. I had a port replacement in 4-06, due to a hole during a fill! I lost 90 pounds, but in the last 18 months began gaining some back. I have gained about 20 pounds! I can't tell you how angry I am with myself......I am back to my emotional eating patterns....but in my defense I am in the middle of a divorce and heartbreaking custody battle with my ex. Being a single working mom is just so darn hard. How do I find time to exercise? I already get up at 5am and end my day at 10pm. I am seeing a new doctor today as I was not happy with my previous surgeon's follow-up care. I hope to have a fill today - but am thinking my band may be too tight now and that is why I am not loosing any weight. Crazy, I know.....but I find myself eating mushy foods that go down instead of the Protein I know my body needs. Anyway, just found this site. I am looking forward to visiting often and learning from people who have been through similar experiences. Thanks for reading!!!