Just wondering how my fellow Octo-sleevers are doing now that it's November. Please share accomplishments and any struggles, if any. I know I've had a few!

I was sleeved October 8th 2012 and I started out that day weighting 198. Today it has almost been 6 weeks. I have my 6 week post op appt. on Tuesday. I am worried that my dr. will be upset that I have only lost 17 pounds. I am down to 181. I am truly hungry (not in my head). Though I stick to my diet. I have a protein shake for breakfast' date=' 1/2 cup of cream of mushroom soup for lunch, a string cheese for a snack and I try to eat a small amount of what my family is eating for dinner. Sometimes I can't eat that so I have another protein shake instead. I am not drinking enough water though I am trying. I am very busy as an elementary school teacher. Am I doing something wrong? Any ideas?[/quote']

I think 17 lbs for you is great! You started off at a lower weight than most. Don't beat yourself up! 17 lbs is probably more than you would have lost without it! Do you have any restriction? Do you know what size French your surgeon used?

I was sleeved October 3rd. I'm down 25 pounds plus 10 pounds from the pre-op diet. I had a couple of days of bad eating' date=' but I'm back on track! I actually gained about 2 pounds, so now I'm down to my 35 pound weight loss. My new favorite lunch is 3 oz deli turkey and one slice laughing cow light Swiss cheese. I bring that for lunch to work everyday. I made some crustless ham and cheese quiches that I bring for breakfast. I eat 2-4 of them. They are about 40 calories a piece. I'm aiming for 600 calories, but sometimes I don't make it. I do try though!

I really feel like this is one of the best decisions I've ever made![/quote']

Hi Ashleytn, I was sleeved on October 15. I'm down 38lbs total. 9 pre-op & 29 post-op. When you say you had a couple days of bad eating what did you eat? Did you get sick? I'm having a hard time eating anything and cannot drink the protein drinks/shakes. Your surgery was about 2 weeks before mine so I'm hoping I will be able to eat better soon. Did you ever have problems in the morning just feeling sick or still tired. It's like I have no energy. Do you have any tips for me?

Thank you!

Hi Ashleytn' date=' I was sleeved on October 15. I'm down 38lbs total. 9 pre-op & 29 post-op. When you say you had a couple days of bad eating what did you eat? Did you get sick? I'm having a hard time eating anything and cannot drink the protein drinks/shakes. Your surgery was about 2 weeks before mine so I'm hoping I will be able to eat better soon. Did you ever have problems in the morning just feeling sick or still tired. It's like I have no energy. Do you have any tips for me?

Thank you![/quote']

When I say I had bad eating days, I ate sweet stuff...specifically fun size Twix. I didn't get sick. I've been luckily and have been able to tolerate anything I've tried. It will get easier! I promise!!

Sleeved 10/15 and able to nibble on just about anything. Finding a hard time like plenty others on getting in the liquids besides protein shakes. I'm down 24 since surgery and on pureed stage. Alot of clothes I have given away because I can't fit them anymore. My doctor advised me to put my scale up.. I was becoming obsessed with the pounds. Just going by how loose my clothes are and how I feel each day.

I think 17 lbs for you is great! You started off at a lower weight than most. Don't beat yourself up! 17 lbs is probably more than you would have lost without it! Do you have any restriction? Do you know what size French your surgeon used?

Thank you! I'm happy with the loss but I don't want to disappoint my dr. What is a French?

Thank you! I'm happy with the loss but I don't want to disappoint my dr. What is a French?

It's the instrument they use to size your sleeve. The smaller the tighter. Mine is a 40, some use a 36 or a 38 too. I was just curious because I had a rough time eating and just within the last week have been able to eat like I'm supposed to with the sleeve.

WooHoo I finally hit the 50lb mark!!

I was down about 40-45 lbs the first two weeks and trickled down the last 5.

This morning I finally hit a loss of 50lbs.

Sleeve date 10/22

Did u lose 50 in less than a month?? Holy cow! Congrats!!! Any suggestions on how u did it? Getting my date before thursday.. Had my prep last week.

I'm in a stall. The scale isnt moving. I'll be 7 weeks tues. have lost 47lbs. But nothing in a week. I did lose 3 inches on my waist though.

With thanksgiving in Thursday I'm concerned about the scale. But at least turkey is Protein lol

I'm in a stall. The scale isnt moving. I'll be 7 weeks tues. have lost 47lbs. But nothing in a week. I did lose 3 inches on my waist though.

With thanksgiving in Thursday I'm concerned about the scale. But at least turkey is Protein lol

I'm in my first stall as well, at six weeks out. I'm very nervous about this.

I'm in my first stall as well' date=' at six weeks out. I'm very nervous about this.[/quote']

I try not to worry about it. I know it will come off. Damn it better come off lol. I follow the rules. I work out and if it stopped now I'd be in my dr office throwing a fit

Six weeks out, down 30lbs since surgery 10/3 and down 42lbs from highest weight. Feeling great!!

Six weeks out' date=' down 30lbs since surgery 10/3 and down 42lbs from highest weight. Feeling great!!

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We're sleeve sisters and have lost the same since surgery. You're looking great! Can't wait to see where we'll be at six months and a year out.

Did u lose 50 in less than a month?? Holy cow! Congrats!!! Any suggestions on how u did it? Getting my date before thursday.. Had my prep last week. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I had a really rough 3 weeks. I lost 20 lbs on a post opt diet. Then I threw up everything for 2 1/2 weeks and finally started to add things beside Clear Liquids

We're sleeve sisters and have lost the same since surgery. You're looking great! Can't wait to see where we'll be at six months and a year out. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Its amazing the commonalities, I do get discouraged but it helps to know we are right on target. Thanks!!

Still struggling - Cannot eat or deal with protien drinks