Hi. My name is Debi and I was sleeved on 5/15/12. I can pretty much tolerate any types of food I have eaten so far. I never went to any classes, just nutrition classes and we were told after week two to go to soft foods and then solids as we tolerate them. If we have a hard time go back down otherwise, proceed as much as you can tolerate. As of week 4 I have lost only 12 pounds. Do you all think that's normal or I'm not progressing as much as I should be? Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Welcome to the site and congratulations on being sleeved.

It is really difficult to compare your results to anyone elses. There are just too may things to take into account to do an apples to apple comparison. Your startIng weight/BMI, weight loss history, age, gender, exercise level, fitness level ... I would definitely recommend you not trying to compare yourself. We don't know you and can't say if your progression is "normal".

That being said, 12 pounds lost and kept off is awesome! Have you ever been able to do that before and know that those 12 pounds are never coming back?

I followed the same advice as your nutrition classes suggested. I had to pull back a few times as my stomach was tender for awhile. But I kept following the rules of not drinking before, after or during eating and I always started with lean Protein before moving to veggies. I started exercising and running.

As long as you stick to the rules, you will lose weight. Are you going to lose it as fast as someone starting out with a BMI of 80? I don't think so. I you going to lose it slower than a person who started out with a BMI of 30? I don't think so.

You are going to lose at the rate you are going to lose. Follow the rules and it will be quicker. Break the rules and it will be slower.

Good luck and welcome. Please keep us posted on your progress and don't forget to use the search functionality in the upper right hand corner if the website or under Option on your mobile device.

Thank you so much. You've put it in perspective for me. I was 223 lbs and my BMI was 38. I am 56 years old and I do have some medical problems with my back and legs and on quite a bit of medication. I'm hoping with this surgery I'll be able to improve my medical condition and get a better quality of life. I so appreciate your response. It has given me the foundation and strength to get going. It is so comforting having people going through the same process as you to be able to share and to be encouraging. Thank you again and I look forward to contributing to this site and other members.

We look forward to you sharing your experience, strength and hope as that is what this site is built on.

Welcome to your new life!

Hi. My name is Debi and I was sleeved on 5/15/12. I can pretty much tolerate any types of food I have eaten so far. I never went to any classes, just nutrition classes and we were told after week two to go to soft foods and then solids as we tolerate them. If we have a hard time go back down otherwise, proceed as much as you can tolerate. As of week 4 I have lost only 12 pounds. Do you all think that's normal or I'm not progressing as much as I should be? Any feedback would be much appreciated.

If you are concerned about your weight loss you can keep a food diary with the amount of protein and calories listed. You can document your fluid intake in ounces. This will help you make sure your hitting your protein, fluid and caloric needs each day. Also check your carbs on the food your eating. Hope this helps it helped me. Good luck with your journey.

If you are concerned about your weight loss you can keep a food diary with the amount of Protein and calories listed. You can document your Fluid intake in ounces. This will help you make sure your hitting your protein' date=' fluid and caloric needs each day. Also check your carbs on the food your eating. Hope this helps it helped me. Good luck with your journey. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I have been doing this except not the carbs. I'll check that. Thank you for the advice.