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I sure hope to lose something! I have been stuck losing and gaining the same 2 pounds for 2 weeks! Not really worried about the dinner because I can only eat a little. It's just one day folks!

I'm going to loose weight this week! As I mentioned in another thread, I am competing with one of my mini poodles on friday-sat-sun in a dog agility competition. That's the sport where you run with you dog through an obstacle course. I'm volunteering at the show as well, so will be constantly on my feet, running around, helping out. I can't wait! I'm hoping for my fastest times yet with the pooch! I bought 2 new tee shirts for the occasion (large - not 2X as I would have a few months ago); one says "my best friends have hairy legs", the other says "Alpha Bitch"! I want everyone to know that I'm a classy lady Ellen

@@haleymarie Ask your Dr, but most Doctors want you to wait at least 3 months. If you have to drink something, Vodka neat or Vodka and Tonic are better choices. Beer is basically the worst thing you can drink, it is just liquid bread. And if you are going to drink, eat out etc, plan it in your calories. Like have Protein shakes all day to save the calories for celebrating.

It has happened to me as well - stalled for about 2 weeks and I am almost 3 months out. It is very discouraging, but it starts back again. I was even still exercising. Have lost 55 since surgery 9 December and a total of 78 from preop. Hang in there!

March 10th will be 2 months for me and I've already experienced 3 pretty significant stalls. I don't recommend this but I can tell you what worked for me. I actually ate MORE and within a day or so, the scale started to move again. I didn't eat unhealthy foods because that would be defeating in the purpose but I ate MORE Protein and lean meat, a little bit more salad, Beans, etc and it has gotten me out of my stalls every time. I got the idea from another post on here where she said during stalls she would eat 5 meals a day instead of 3. I don't know why it works, but apparently there's something to it. Once I'm past the stall, I go back to eating normally.

My kids are 1, 3, and two 4's. I had to have help for a week doing just normal stuff for them. After that I took over except for putting my 3 year old to bed because he's still in a crib. No lifting for three weeks or you could get a hernia.

Definitely told not to lift, and with a toddler hard not to lift and love on them. But you can hurt yourself - even I lifted a laundry basket of clothes about a week after the sleeve and felt the effects about 24 hours. You can plan little picnics and fun things with your kids, get on the floor and play. Crockpots are awesome for one pot meals, so are rotisserie chickens to feed your little ones without much planning and time in the kitchen. This will be the best thing you ever did for your children. Good luck!

Interesting. I sometimes feel this too, but not for as long as you've experienced. I do wonder if my food addiction will 'switch' to a food phobia or anorexic type of disorder. Sometimes I feel anxious about eating, and since I don't feel hunger (at least not yet) it's easy for me to forget to eat. Since I tend to lose in short bursts and then plateau for a few weeks it kind of reinforces my desire not to eat. I can usually get down a Protein shake during these times, as I know I cannot go down that path. But it can be a struggle. Other times I want to binge! But thankfully my sleeve won't let me. Food issues can really mess with your head! I'm a believer in therapy, so that's my safety net. That, and a great NUT. I hope you find an answer soon, and can get back to a healthy diet & feel better. Please keep us posted.

I let my employers know approximately six weeks in advance so we could plan for my absence and I would have time to train someone to take over a few of my critical duties during my absence. I also needed to submit FMLA paperwork and short-term disability paperwork 30 days ahead, so made sure the doctor's office had all of their pieces of that paperwork filled out prior to submitting.

Well for what it's worth I've heard the first 3 or 4 days are the toughest and after that the hunger subsides somewhat...

You don't have to drink the Protein shakes to meet your protein requirement but at 4 weeks, I also wouldn't be eating protein bars and potatoes. Even if you think you are tolerating them well your stomach and staple line is healing. High protein soft foods are 1% cottage cheese, plain non fat greek yogurt, eggs, tuna fish, tilapia, cream of chicken and split pea soup, injury chicken soup, turkey chili. These items were my main foods for the first 7/8 weeks. I did have protein drinks for the first few weeks but you don't have to rely on them if you can't stand them. Good Luck!

These responses are exactly why I post on here. It's amazing how understanding this community is. On the other hand we are all different and have different outlooks on things. I've gone through periods in my life before when I was single and enjoyed exploring my sexuality and a good party and I look back on those times as some of the best of my life. I'm Brazilian and I was raised in a culture where there is nothing wrong with a good time alcohol and sex. I'm very comfortable with my sexual self and selective about my partners. I'm not the one night stand type but I may not want to be in a serious relationship each time I chose to have a partner. I don't feel badly about this. Call me liberal . I especially appreciate the comments on what effect domestic abuse can have on people however. It did affect me in terms of being able to commit to someone new. I'm wary of putting my eggs in one basket right away and giving away a sort of freedom for the sake of committing to another. I'm afraid of another relationship turning out the way the last one did. I don't want to end up with someone who is the wrong person!!! I want to be with someone because of the way I feel about him and not just because of the way he feels about me. I know what I'm looking for and it would be terrible if I settled for anything less. Can I trust myself to look out for red flags and walk away if there are too many? I tend to get attached and start making excuses for people if they aren't quite right for me. But then again no one is perfect. How does one know when a relationship is really right? Because I think this one is but can I trust myself. However I have years of my 20s where I dated wonderful men and enjoyed my life to draw from. That gives me some perspective on what's going on now. I do think it's healthy to want to date casually at times in ones life. Not every person is ready for a relationship at any given time. But I've chosen wonderful men in the past, so why shouldn't I trust myself to chose well now? So much of this just comes down to fear inside of me. I have my children half the week so I'm left with a lot of time to be alone. I don't feel like having a life outside of them is neglecting them. They are my priority and when I'm with them, im with them. When I'm on my own it's up to me. Im not taking risks or drunk driving or doing stupid things- I've never been one to do stuff like that. It comes down to - am I ready to be serious with one person or do I still need time to see what's out there and be independent, and also free of the heavy emotions and vulnerability that comes with a serious relationship. Am I just hesitating because I am afraid of making a poor choice in a partner because I did pick a bad apple once?? It's really a moot point anyway. I've already fallen for the man I'm currently dating. I'm not going to break it off and I don't want to. I just needed to vocalize some of the fears in my head. You can't always have the perfect timing and this man has entered my life and he is incredible. I have to see it through in spite of my fears.

I feel your pain, I am also getting impatient. I only lost one pound this week. I went through a 9 day stall. I get it that it will come off as long as I follow my plan. I just want to scream today though...lol I think this just happens for us at times. Even though I have lost 67 pounds overall I feel frustrated today. idk why I just do. Tomorrow will be better and we will look back and smile about when we were so impatient. We've got this!! Hang in there and I will too!

I've been in surgical wl programs before and always backed out. One reason was b/c I didn't want the roux-en-y and the other reason was b/c I lost a lot of weight pre-op that I thought, "I don't need this surgery. Look at all the weight that I lost. I can do it on my own." I never worked. I'd gain all the weight back, plus more. And, now look at me. My therapist has the same attitude as your doctor. She is not supportive. I'm seeing her next week. We'll talk, and I'll probably find a new therapist. This surgery is a tool and a badly needed tool. Plus, it's a lot of work to learn how to change everything. Hang in there. This is your body. Not theirs.

I think its fine if u do it a few weeks before i got mine anout 2 weeks before my surgery and i was fine

Thank you ladies for your response to my call for help. It is nice there are people I can ask for help on these forums regarding eatting right after having a Sleeve Revision and while trying to be smart and not fall into the wrong way of looking at food now. hhhHappy- i did put a call in to Nut/DR office but they havent called back, yet. Ktklass- I will go out and buy some Premier shakes from costco this weekend, they have 30gr of Protein and that will help me get the protein in that I need. EscapePod, thank you for your words of kindness and wisdom. Your right grief isnt normal there are days when it hits you and days when your just numb. I do appreciate your honesty. I lost my father many years ago and turned to "comfort food". This time I wanted to be smart. It is true that I havent been getting my Water in and that is something I try really hard to do. When i realized that I also figured I wasnt so hungry either just 3 meals a day instead of my 6 small meals. hugs to all of you again.

I stalled at 4.5 weeks I am almost 6 weeks. No movement. I'm about to throw the scale across the room! It's probably broken, lol. 5 miles a day of walking.

Have you talked to your NUT about the stall?? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Btw yesterday was another good day it was day 3 on anti acid and I had no nausea and minimal diarrhea. I guess the anti acid makes a difference

Your hunger could be coming from acid. Did your doctor prescribe an acid reducer or approve use of one? I find if I feel hunger, it's actually acid and once I take a Prilosec, that feeling goes away. On the Water front...I couldn't stand plain water in any form - hot, room temp or cold. I was a plain water drinker prior to surgery, so this came as a shock. Plain water had almost a gritty texture in my mouth. I got dehydrated. That was no fun. My doc suggested Vitamin Water Zero, Propel Zero or Powerade Zero (all zero calorie drinks). At first the Vitamin Water Zero did the trick, but the past few weeks, the taste just doesn't sit well, so I'm drinking Propel Zero. Best of luck to you!

Watch your calories....get them under 1200. Up your exercise and switch it up...if you do the same exercise all the time your body adapts and it's less effective. Throw in something completely new in your routine. Most of all...be patient, and stay the course. Stalls suck, but they're part of the game.

Are you still on this website? I was sleeved about 4 weeks ago in Billings. how are you doing now 1 year post op?

I hate those stalls, i have been thinking shakes only for a week. I think I am eating too much food during the day. Arghhhh

Hi there, I'm new on here, had my Sleeve Op 23rd Feb 2015 in the UK so 1 week post Op, I haven't lost any weight as yet, not 1lb, is thus normal?? ???????? I must also say reading all your messages, it seems the UK surgery/pre Op/food intake is so very different from in the US.

Hi I had my surgery in Sheffield, Thornbury Hospital. Pre op diet was 10 days milk and low fat yoghurt, was extremely hard but I didn't cheat!! Post Op fluids only for 2 days, then puréed diet for next 4 weeks, which I'm on now, I'm struggling to be honest with the purée as I'm quite a fussy eater. Whereabouts are you in the UK?