Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

5 weeks out I was doing pretty good loosing the weight. Started out 263 down to 216. Seems like I hit a plateau. My only problem right now is that I'm feeling tired...even with the vitamins. Anyone one having this issue...

5 weeks out I was doing pretty good loosing the weight. Started out 263 down to 216. Seems like I hit a plateau. My only problem right now is that I'm feeling tired...even with the vitamins. Anyone one having this issue...

Look how much you've lost! Of course your energy is low. I'm at 5 weeks post-op too, have lost 51 lbs. including pre-op diet. Once I moved from liquid to soft I gained 8 and then plateaued for a week. The last few days I've been losing 1 to 2 lbs a day. Just saw my endocrinologist yesterday. She said hang in there, to expect low energy when getting 700-800 calories a day. Once off soft, and off exercise restriction I hope to have more energy. Everybody's body seems to be a little different with plateaus and rate of weight loss. It's certainly an adventure! Hang in there and don't get discouraged.

Question for those who are working out.

I am starting at the gym (my loss is slow so I'm ready to get it going) and doing weights and cardio now.

When can we start doing abs and things of that nature? I did an ab machine...I did 5 and 3 sets each and it was fine. I started out slow and didn't use weights yet and it seemed good and no pain. I am 5 weeks out tomorrow. It felt so good to get in and work out hard(felt like a hard work out since I haven't been in a long time).

Question for those eating puréed foods- How much puréed food can you consume at a meal? I just ate 3oz of refried beans --- and I think I should have stuck with 2! It took me a while but I think I pushed myself. (((First day on puréed)))

Question for those eating puréed foods- How much puréed food can you consume at a meal? I just ate 3oz of refried beans --- and I think I should have stuck with 2! It took me a while but I think I pushed myself. (((First day on puréed)))

When I started pureed I was at 1 oz. I couldn't tell when I was full so I just stopped early. By the end of puree I was up to 3oz unless it was dense. And its all about trial and error I think. That's why I rather under eat. That feeling sucks!

When I first started soft, I maybe got down 1-1.5 ounces. After a week I was able to get down 3 ounces of protein. However, it takes me up to 1 hour to do so.

I am six weeks out today and get to go to regular food! Woohoo!

I am six weeks out today and get to go to regular food! Woohoo!

So jealous...another week for me...but reminding self soft is so much better than pure liquids! Congrats sbelle3072!

5 weeks out I was doing pretty good loosing the weight. Started out 263 down to 216. Seems like I hit a plateau. My only problem right now is that I'm feeling tired...even with the vitamins. Anyone one having this issue...

I can totally relate. I am 4 1/2 weeks out and can't get enough sleep. I agree with everyone else that we just aren't getting enough calories in at this stage to sustain energy. In time it will improve...I hope lol.

5 weeks out I was doing pretty good loosing the weight. Started out 263 down to 216. Seems like I hit a plateau. My only problem right now is that I'm feeling tired...even with the vitamins. Anyone one having this issue...

Congrats on the weight loss so far. Is all your weight loss post op?

I'm now 4.5 weeks out and I'm down 26 pounds. I also started back exercising at home. Hope everyone is doing well

Congrats on the weight loss so far. Is all your weight loss post op?

No that's my starting weight. I was at 246 preop.

My surgery was 2/25. I seem to be losng at a steady 5 pounds per week. On my six month pre-op weight loss program (required by insurance) i was losing 3 pounds a week. I'm hoping when the weather improves (wil it ever?) I can increase my exercise. Even if my weight loss slows to 4 pounds a week, I'll reach my goal (getting under 200 lbs.) by the end of the year.

I am six weeks out today and get to go to regular food! Woohoo!

Lucky you! I have 2.5 more weeks! I'm having such a hard time getting my water and protein I'm daily....it's a struggle.

Hi Everyone and congrats on all the weight loss. Here's my question... what are you all eating? I'm 3 weeks out, on pureed foods, my menu consists basically of not much. I lack creativity for sure. Lol

protein shake

S) cottage cheese

D) protein shake

S) strawberry core power (sometimes)

I eat sf jello & pudding, cottage cheese, sf Popsicles,

I've lost 30 # total,since pre-op, I'm kind of discouraged cuz I see others that have lost a lot more. AND I think I've hit a dang stall! beside having no energy. And am tired a lot.