I was sleeved January 5th . Starting weight 201 and down to 185 any other peeps proud of their progress?

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.

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.

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

Was 247 now 220 surgery 2 wks ago.

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

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.

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*

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

Mine is chubarellasjourney

myfitnesspal: deconstructingAJ

surgery date: 1/28/13

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! !!!!

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!

My Fitness Pal username .... xveronerox

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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

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??

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!

I'm the same, lost 12 pounds the first week, then nothing...today is 2 weeks post-op