Ok everyone... I was sleeved on Nov 12th, and weighed 240.

My first week I lost 10 pds and my second another 10... Which was Awesome!!!

But since then "0" WTFudge is going on! :-(

This is my sample menu:

B: 1 EGG OR 5OZ Protein shake

L: 4 SHRIMP OR 2OZ TUNA

D: 2OZ SALMON OR 1/4 CRAB meat

SNACK: cheese STICK OR 5OZ Protein Shake

I'm tracking my calories and I am under 300 - 350 max.

What is wrong???

Anyone else struggling???

Is this normal???

Surgery was 11/12/12 for me... 6 weeks later I'm down 31.

Current weight 209

I wanted to be 200 by New Years... But won't make my goal by that date. ..

Oh well- I'm still very happy about my weightloss

I was 326 when I started pre-op diet. I weighed 305 on surgery day ( 11/28 ). I weighed in today at 282. I've lost 23 pounds since surgery and a total of 44 pounds since I started this journey. Congrats to everyone. We will all be big losers soon.

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Current weight today is 271 pounds. I've lost 34 pounds since surgery day and 55 pounds since Halloween. Super happy so far. Tomorrow I my one month surgiversary.

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11/19/12 dos

Starting pre op 215 on nov 4th

Curre t weight 178

Goal weight 105 (im 4"10)

hi I had my sleeve done Nov. 7th. Doing well been able to eat 1 oz of meat & 1/4 cup of fruit or veggies per meal. Have lost 54 lbs so far. My NUT told me to make sure I drank 2 premier shakes a day to reach protein goals. So far it's working out well. Most days I get in all the fluids ...... that seems to be the thing I have to focus on the Most. If I don' t drink all the fluids my lower plumbing does' t work. And then I am so uncomfortable. Drinking all the fluids makes a HUGE difference.

I started this journey back in sept 2011 and weighed in at 336 I had to loose 21 before surgery for insurance purposes. After all loosing the weight and going through the two week pre op diet I weighed in at 213 DOS Nov 1st 2012.

The first week I lost 14 then had a 0 week after that boy that was frustrating. Now almost two months out I am at 282. Down 29 from surgery and 52 overall. Very happy about that but frustrated this past week or so since I have stalled again.

Is it still taking everybody over 30 minutes to eat meals? Even when I chew food so well, and pause between bites, it will only take 15-20 minutes. Wondering if I should just stop between bites for a few minutes

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Very good question. I find it difficult for the first few bites but then I seem to be picking up speed and sizes of bites too. I don't necessarily eat more just faster, even when I tell myself to slow down. It takes me about 15-20 min too.

Me too. It takes time but I get it done pretty quick. I'm still eating small amounts and get full easy. But I think the quantity is more what I am concerned with.

Good!! Thought it was only me! It's only 2-3 ounces of food, but I wanted to make sure I was the weird one

I still take 30 minutes to eat..How much is everyone eating? I'm 6 weeks out and I can eat 3oz of protein but only 1-2 oz of veggies or salad..I still have my shake for breakfast.

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George it's only taking maybe 15 minutes for me too.

I still take 30 minutes to eat..How much is everyone eating? I'm 6 weeks out and I can eat 3oz of protein but only 1-2 oz of veggies or salad..I still have my shake for breakfast.

I am about the same ad well. Veggies seem to fill me up more than the protein.

I made galumpkis last night and the cabbage is going down well surprising enough. I can only eat half at a time but that's ok too. Lol. I also used grated zucchini and crook neck squash instead of rice. Came out better than the old rice version.

I usually eat in about 20-25 min. I had the flu for 7 days in mid December, and I'm sure that it slowed my weight loss. My goal was to be at 199 by Christmas and I didn't make it . I'm happy with my weight loss so far!

It takes me 20 to 30 minutes depends on what I am eating. I am 2 months out. I eat 1/2 cup of cottage cheese And 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes. Or 1 oz of meat with 1/4 cup of cooked veggies. I am full....no need for more. Does that seem right? Seems like most people can eat a lot more meat than that? So far this sleeve is working well for me...

From what I understand these small amounts of food I will be able to consume won't last forever. I want to be able use the this sleeve / tool as much as possible! Am I in a dream world or this this a reasonable way to think? Thoughts Anyone?