Hi,

Anyone with same surgery date?

I'm feeling great, able to get all my liquids inand my stomach doesn't seem to be hurting anymore. I'm kind of depressed about my weight loss. I was down 6 pounds 2 days after surgery and I haven't lost an ounce since. I know the first month is when you are supposed to loose the most weight, so I'm getting a little scared this isn't going to work for me.

How are you doing?

I'm doing well. Today I'm able to get in all my fluids. My left side hurts bad enough to have the heating pad on it right now. I was out doing gardening and stuff outside. I probably overdid it a little. It seems like I do that every day. I haven't weighed myself, I know I am still really swollen. If you do the math for weight loss...3500 calories = 1 lb. So as soon as you burn up, and/or eat 3500 calories less than your body needs, then you lose a pound. To me, I don't see how anyone can lose more than 3 or 4 lbs a week. But I know they do. I also know that the faster you lose it, the harder it is on the gall bladder. I think its better to look at it over the long term. I will be thrilled if I am 50 or 60 lbs lighter by this time next year. (But really 100 down is what I really want). What kind of protein drinks are you guys finding you like? I'm finding out the stuff I liked prior to surgery, I don't like now. I can't handle much sweet. Isopure ready to drink is really going down the best for me.

How are all the 3/12 sleevers doing?

I am doing great! I'm down 44 pounds and have another 44 to go. I have more energy than I've had in years. I almost forget about the surgery until it is time to eat. I've eaten pretty much anything I wanted, but in very small portions. They only thing i have completely avoided is sugar.

How are you doing?

Wow! Pixie...42 lbs, Meli.....44 lbs, that's awesome. I'm down only 19. 17 the first month, and a whopping 2 lbs last month. I'm sticking to the rules, and I have very few carbs, no sugar. I use my treadmill for about 45 min a day, and doing yard work, gardening, etc almost everyday after work. I feel no different than I did before surgery, except that I can't eat much. I'm just a slow loser. Prior to surgery, I was maintaining 222 lbs on 1200 calories a day, so it's no wonder I have to be at 700-800 cals to lose. But, I know it HAS to come off, I just have to be patient. I guess I need to sign up for a water aerobics class or something, but I live in such a small town, I would run into people I know, ugh! Great to hear from you guys.