January Newbies ! Progress ?

[VSG_me 184]

update on me: feeling GREAT! however I lost 14 lbs my first week and nothing since. I'm two weeks out and I guess my stall hit early! I'm not down about it though, I read everywhere how these things happen Able to drink more now so I've been focusing on getting more Water in and drinking my Protein Shakes. Love my sleeve!

[fonally 107]

The two week stall early seems to be normal I had it at two weeks and it lasted two weeks then bam it started coming off again. I eat 900-1200 a day with extra fluids. Starving yourself will only tell your body to hold onto fat but giving your body fuel burns it off. I was sleeved 01-09-13 started at 270 day of surgery lost 20 first two weeks nothing for the next two weeks then 6 in my fifth week so far. Mr Dr recommends 1000-1200 with some multigrain bread like half a piece or six multigrain crackers a day and it works for me.

[Success2013 186]

The two week stall early seems to be normal I had it at two weeks and it lasted two weeks then bam it started coming off again. I eat 900-1200 a day with extra fluids. Starving yourself will only tell your body to hold onto fat but giving your body fuel burns it off. I was sleeved 01-09-13 started at 270 day of surgery lost 20 first two weeks nothing for the next two weeks then 6 in my fifth week so far. Mr Dr recommends 1000-1200 with some multigrain bread like half a piece or six multigrain crackers a day and it works for me.

I know every doctor is different, I wish mine recommended a slice of whole grain bread or crackers. I have had 1 whole grain cracker with some pimento cheese twice and no problem.

[jjjennifer 9]

how about something like this?

http://www.walgreens...6031006-product

My doc says we have to make sure that it's calcium citrate. I agree that those chewables are nasty and am actively looking for an alternative.

Jennifer

[Rycherchick 147]

Was 247 now 220 surgery 2 wks ago.

[Stimmie 1]

167 at start of pre-op diet. 159 on day of surgery, Jan 21. I've been stuck at 151 for over a week. Trying to decrease carbs and increase Protein. I expect slow loss because of my low weight, but I was even hoping to lose at least a pound a week.

HW 265 - Banded 3/5/07 @ 226 - VSG revision 1/21/13 @ 159

[jcbailey91 1]

Did you try mixing cold Water with your Protein Shake? I bought muscle milk and it was too thick for me at first so I mixed in cold water and it went down really well! Made a big difference on my tummy!

Yes, I have tried everything! Up until recently, I couldn't have anything cold as it made my stomach spasm.

[VSG_me 184]

Yes, I have tried everything! Up until recently, I couldn't have anything cold as it made my stomach spasm.

sorry to hear that - I hope the coming days/weeks get better for you. How are you feeling now? any improvement? Just be good to yourself and take it easy - I hope you begin to feel better and better each day! *hugs*

[Chubarella 87]

Any January Sleevers have my fitness Pal, My username is KimMarh..... anyone else care to share there usernames???

Mine is chubarellasjourney

[fattyaj 3]

myfitnesspal: deconstructingAJ

surgery date: 1/28/13

[blouderback1664 16]

I had my sleeve 1/9/2013, I have lost 30lbs post op; pre-op I lost about 38 to 40 lbs. My weight prior to starting the vertical sleeve journey was 326 lbs, I am 5 weeks post op today and my weight is 254 lbs! !!!!

[fattyaj 3]

I had my sleeve 1/9/2013, I have lost 30lbs post op; pre-op I lost about 38 to 40 lbs. My weight prior to starting the vertical sleeve journey was 326 lbs, I am 5 weeks post op today and my weight is 254 lbs! !!!!

That's soooo awesome...I'm unfortunately in a bit of a stall right now (surgery 1/28/13) but hopefully I have the types of successes you, and others are having!

[xveronerox 10]

My Fitness Pal username .... xveronerox

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[blouderback1664 16]

One day at a time and before you know it you start noticing big gains in your progress. Just stick to your plan and you will do fine. Good luck

[TxBritt 32]

Today is my two week mark and I'm down 33lbs. I have had a super wonderful recovery until today when I was struck with the dreaded left shoulder pain. This is some of the worst pain I have ever been in. I know it's gas but I literally cannot function. Anyone have any advice??