All of my December sleevers...

[Aaronmadeit 361]

Aaron we are surgery buddies' date=' I was sleeved on the same date. Sometimes I have head hunger, so I eat some dense Protein (chicken, turkey or cheese) and then I am stuffed for awhile. Make sure you don't drink for at least 45 minutes after you eat, it keeps you full longer and keeps you from snacking later.[/quote']

It's hard I feel like I'm not eating enough cause I feel so weak at times can't even goto the gym I have my check up on tues and I still haven't talked to a NUT stupid b***h never returns my calls

[DeeBrownBaker 139]

Yep. And it's a lot more than head hunger. My stomach often feels empty and achy only an hour or so after I eat now. It's kind of a gnawing feeling. This only started around 6 weeks out but seems worse each day. I don't know if its acid but I chose not to discontinue my Prevacid because of it. I really don't like it at all. I miss that first month with no hunger.

THIS ^^^ is what I am experiencing... I figured it was my new sensation of hunger... its the weirdest feeling!

[UndercoverBariatricGal 167]

I stalled for 3-4 weeks about 2 weeks post op. Then I lost rapidly and steadily for almost 2 weeks (another 14 pounds) and now I'm stalled for a full week again. I've never been addicted to drugs but this is what it must be like lol. While I'm losing I'm king of the world and want to do anything i can to make it never stop. While I'm stalled I'm depressed and nagged by fear that I'll never start losing again. Highs and lows. At least I can laugh about it.

Omg I am with you 100% i am in another stall smh I think weighing in on a regular is causing more problems then just a little bit I am about to place my scale in a closet because I am happy when I dont know the numbers and seriously depressed when i see no movement for over a week, It gonna end up hurting me in the long run and i know being stressed doesn't help weight loss at all so I'm about to lock it up and just do what i know I should do and see that thing once a week instead of every morning! To much pressure for me to deal with. I been back and for between 225 and 223 all this week simply depressing to be honest and it makes me want to eat no no foods because if im not loosing whats the point of sticking with the diet plan the doctor gave us so as of Monday morning the scale is coming out my bathroom and going into the closet until the following Monday. But trust I know how you feel when those pounds fly off i feel so liberated and fresh and ya know just good all over, but when the scale stands still its just outright the opposite i feel like that person that will be a sleeve failure despite all the right i am doing on this lifestyle change! #ExtremelyFrustrated

[kat40223 75]

I can't imagine weighing myself every day. I weigh once a week at my Dr's office and sometimes I wait 2 weeks. I can't obsess over it daily.

[UndercoverBariatricGal 167]

12/6 down 36 =))) congrats everyone gooooood luck =)

Oh cool thats my sleeve date too and I am down 34 lbs not bad for 8 weeks huh? wink keep up the good work.

[tinarho 29]

12/31, down down 20!

[Bos123 221]

Anyone who is stalled should really check carb levels. If I eat over 40g of carbs per day I can actually gain weight overnight. Under 20g of carbs and I lose really well. Everyone may have a different level of carb tolerance where your body wants to store Water and glycogen. Mine has always been very low.

So what do you eat in a day in regards to carbs?

[UndercoverBariatricGal 167]

So what do you eat in a day in regards to carbs?

Funny you should say that I use my fitness pal and I looked back on the entire month of January and it was between 15- as much as 72 a day from stuff like yogurt and oatmeal so i dropped the carbs down today to see if that is the problem i am happy to report my carb intake today is only 16 i need to loose that darn oatmeal so thats what i am going to do.

[kat40223 75]

I start each day with a Protein Shake. It's a good way to control carbs and calories and excellent start with Protein for the day. Sleeved on Dec 3 and down 44 pounds.

[kat40223 75]

Here's a tip for Water intake. I used to hate drinking water. I now add sliced citrus to my Tervis 24oz tumbler. I'll drink 3-4 a day. I have ruby red grapefruit and an orange slice in my water now. It adds so much flavor and the slices stay nice all day. I'll probably grow some peppermint this year and add that too. Other herbs would be good like basil and rosemary. Think outside of the box. I cooked professionally for 10 years in 4 & 5 star restaurants so it's a blessing and a curse, lol.

[pdmiller007 2]

Surgery on 12/19 weight was 319. As of this morning I was 278!!! 41 so far and 51 total!! I don't count calories anymore as I'm still below 800 a day. I can't really eat anymore now than 2 weeks ago. I also have the hungry feeling I'm assuming is acid. I generally eat two real meals a day with 3-4 Snacks in between. My snack may be only 1-2 bites of a Protein Bar or 1-2 bites of cottage cheese/ yogurt. My NUT is ok with my regimen as my Protein intake is still great. My only problem now is headaches. I'm getting in 64+ oz of Water daily so not sure why I keep getting them.

[pianomom 34]

Sleeved 12/26 and down 45 pounds total; 28 pounds since surgery!

[MsBatty 8]

Hi everyone!!! I'm on a no stall week! I seem to be loosing ozs or at least a pound everyday! I was worried for a bit but I think i found MY bodies groove!!

sleeved Dec 28th

Wieghtloss since surgery 35lbs!!!

[popsicle_20721 27]

THIS ^^^ is what I am experiencing... I figured it was my new sensation of hunger... its the weirdest feeling!

I can definitely relate to the feeling of hunger you described. The knawing uncomfortable feeling, hungry 20-60 minutes after eating depending on what I eat. I started taking my prilosec again, which is what most say is the reason for the "hunger" feeling. I'm also 6 weeks out; although I don't recall not feeling hunger even the first couple of weeks after surgery. It's just that I could not eat. I'm losing, but now my progress seems to be slowing down e.g. not as much as I was initially. Funny I don't see how I could not be losing weight, since I eat so very little - even less than what my doctor advises. This isn't because I don't want to, it's just because I can't, though I continue to try. So far it has been a rollercoaster ride.

[kitkat 76]

HI everyone! Hit a milestone today! I am back down to my weight before I got preggers with little girl. Its has been almost 9 years! only 12 more lbs before my first real goal! I hope to be under 200 by May 31st, My 41st birthday.

Have a great week everyone!