I'm very happy and blessed to have this done and behind me. I researched this for 2 years. Now I'm 5 days out and can't believe how fast the weight has melted off. Wed 12-12-12 I was 342. Last night I was 318. That is 24 pounds in a matter of days... Crazy and a little scarry. Anyone else have that happen?

Only negatives so far is that I have a serious cold that has made me cough alot which has been painful. Also, I had my first Protein yesterday and came home and had the runs. But I drank a concnetrated protein shot since we had a long drive home and that may have caused it.

I'm really tired and trying to figure out how in the world I'm going to eat 60 grams of Prot and drink 8 cups of Water a day? I'm full the moment I drink water. Anyone?

Thanks,

My first week I lost 22 lbs. My second week. I lost 16 lbs. I am now in my 3rd week & everything came to a grinding halt. So, yes, normal. As far as liquids (water & protein shakes), I found that I had to have a bottle of one or the other in my hand constantly sipping to get it all in.

I lost pretty fast in the first few weeks also. It will slow down, don't worry!

Congrats on the 22 lb weight loss!!!!

yes, it's very right. when i was first sleeved I lost 25 lbs in the first 1 1/2 weeks, and 53lbs in 7weeks. Then 150 lbs in the first year. So yes, this is very possible and very right. Don't worry, the body will level itself out. . mine has and i'm maintaining at the weight the doctor had wanted me at. Good luck!

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. I'm scared but excited.

BTW I am so thankful to have found this forum. The community here really is an amazing help.

I'm very happy and blessed to have this done and behind me. I researched this for 2 years. Now I'm 5 days out and can't believe how fast the weight has melted off. Wed 12-12-12 I was 342. Last night I was 318. That is 24 pounds in a matter of days... Crazy and a little scarry. Anyone else have that happen?

Only negatives so far is that I have a serious cold that has made me cough alot which has been painful. Also' date=' I had my first Protein yesterday and came home and had the runs. But I drank a concnetrated protein shot since we had a long drive home and that may have caused it.

I'm really tired and trying to figure out how in the world I'm going to eat 60 grams of Prot and drink 8 cups of Water a day? I'm full the moment I drink water. Anyone?

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We're you on a liquid before surgery? I was 284 when I started and yesterday at my week appointment I was 263. But that was about 3 weeks one one week post surgery.

I'm very happy and blessed to have this done and behind me. I researched this for 2 years. Now I'm 5 days out and can't believe how fast the weight has melted off. Wed 12-12-12 I was 342. Last night I was 318. That is 24 pounds in a matter of days... Crazy and a little scarry. Anyone else have that happen?

Only negatives so far is that I have a serious cold that has made me cough alot which has been painful. Also' date=' I had my first Protein yesterday and came home and had the runs. But I drank a concnetrated protein shot since we had a long drive home and that may have caused it.

I'm really tired and trying to figure out how in the world I'm going to eat 60 grams of Prot and drink 8 cups of Water a day? I'm full the moment I drink water. Anyone?

Thanks,[/quote']

Your 64 ounces includes the protein. Us the highest Protein powder that you can find. I use unjury. 21 grams per serving.

We're you on a liquid before surgery? I was 284 when I started and yesterday at my week appointment I was 263. But that was about 3 weeks one one week post surgery.

I was only on liquids the day before surgery. I think part of the rapid weight loss has to do with 5 or 10 pounds I gained in the month leading up to surgery.

Your 64 ounces includes the Protein. Us the highest protein powder that you can find. I use unjury. 21 grams per serving.

Thanks. I'm using GNC Amp right now that has 20 per scoop. tastes ok. Also bought some of their Light pre mixed shakes. Just struggling to get it all in.

Thanks. I'm using GNC Amp right now that has 20 per scoop. tastes ok. Also bought some of their Light pre mixed shakes. Just struggling to get it all in.

Is your stomach ok with the shakes now?

Is your stomach ok with the shakes now?

Yes. I have no problem with taste or nausea with the shakes. It is just taking in the volume that I can't manage. The GNC Amp shake mixes up pretty well so you don't get that chalky texture. You get a few lumps but not many. So I can drink them pretty well.

You can try unflavored protein in your food, it helps to get it in without having to set aside room in your tummy for shakes

You are lucky i think that i will be a slow loser. i havent lost as much as you guys.

You will catch up real fast!!!!!

You will catch up real fast!!!!!