feb 2013 sleevers weigh in

[vs24 25]

I'll go first - I was sleeved on 2/22 and have not experienced a stall yet (keeping fingers crossed). My starting weight was 335. I am not 298. If you are uncomfortable listing your weight, your BMI will also work.

Finally... a male with about the same starting weight as I :-)

As far as stalls.... not sure why folks fret about it. If you know you're not over-eating, then keep doing what you're doing. When you're stalled and still eating right, you're most likely losing inches.

[ladya345 10]

For those of you that are experiencing stalls' date=' please list your starting weight and when you experienced your stall. I have a sneaky suspicion on what causes these stalls, but need a little input before I spout off.

I'll go first - I was sleeved on 2/22 and have not experienced a stall yet (keeping fingers crossed). My starting weight was 335. I am not 298. If you are uncomfortable listing your weight, your BMI will also work.[/quote']

Pre op diet Start weight 230. Surgery weight 219. Current weight 204. Surgery date 2/19. I stalled at 210-211 for about 3 weeks. My Dr says because i am at the low end of the need to loose spectrum (i dont know if i agree with that statement), that i will prob only loose 3-5 lbs per month.

[Winningbylosing 49]

For those of you that are experiencing stalls' date=' please list your starting weight and when you experienced your stall. I have a sneaky suspicion on what causes these stalls, but need a little input before I spout off.

I'll go first - I was sleeved on 2/22 and have not experienced a stall yet (keeping fingers crossed). My starting weight was 335. I am not 298. If you are uncomfortable listing your weight, your BMI will also work.[/quote']

I was sleeved 2/28 stall started @the 3 week mark. My hw was 326 surgery weight was 320 current weight is 302.

[EweLewz 107]

Finally... a male with about the same starting weight as I :-)

As far as stalls.... not sure why folks fret about it. If you know you're not over-eating, then keep doing what you're doing. When you're stalled and still eating right, you're most likely losing inches.

I'm sorry, but losing 44 lbs in 6 weeks leaves no room for a stall. That's incredible weight loss. Thats 6 lbs better than my effort and I'm losing 4 lbs a week!

[EweLewz 107]

I was sleeved 2/28 stall started @the 3 week mark. My hw was 326 surgery weight was 320 current weight is 302.

May I ask what kind of food are you eating?

[MsBriteEyez 32]

Sleeved feb 5 and down 42 lbs! Loving my sleeve!

Congrats great results!!

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[laziepandabear 7]

I just want to say great job to everyone. Today i am feeling so depressed. The scale hasnt moved, its not been long but already i am worried. I need smaller clothes but am afraid to buy them. What if i gain the weight back and now my clothes dont fit again. I can hear my mother in the back of my mjnd telling me 8 weeks out and only 37 lbs, i told this wasnt going to do anything for u and next ur just gonna gain it back everyone does. I am waiting to fail just like always. I needed to vent these feelings cause getting rid of them helps and i hope by not being afraid to put it out there and ask if anyone else fears these things or for some helpful words, i cant get my heade straight and not sabatoge myself

[ladya345 10]

I just want to say great job to everyone. Today i am feeling so depressed. The scale hasnt moved' date=' its not been long but already i am worried. I need smaller clothes but am afraid to buy them. What if i gain the weight back and now my clothes dont fit again. I can hear my mother in the back of my mjnd telling me 8 weeks out and only 37 lbs, i told this wasnt going to do anything for u and next ur just gonna gain it back everyone does. I am waiting to fail just like always. I needed to vent these feelings cause getting rid of them helps and i hope by not being afraid to put it out there and ask if anyone else fears these things or for some helpful words, i cant get my heade straight and not sabatoge myself[/quote']

I understand your feelings and completely feel your pain but only 37 pounds is not what you should be saying.that's an average of almost five pounds per week. that is a very good number. I am 7 weeks post op and have lost 26 pounds, 10 of which was from the pre op diet. I think everyone fears that they will fail and that this will have all been for nothing, but thinking like that you will only sabotage yourself. I stalled for almost 3 weeks and then the scale started slowly moving again. be positive and know that you will continue to lose, and don't let anyone else discourage you. as a matter of fact if they're not being supportive tell them not to say anything at all! Keep your head up!!

[vs24 25]

I didn't realize 37 in 8 weeks was bad....especially for a female.

[Chris R 217]

For those of you that are experiencing stalls' date=' please list your starting weight and when you experienced your stall. I have a sneaky suspicion on what causes these stalls, but need a little input before I spout off.

I'll go first - I was sleeved on 2/22 and have not experienced a stall yet (keeping fingers crossed). My starting weight was 335. I am not 298. If you are uncomfortable listing your weight, your BMI will also work.[/quote']

I was 450 when I started my program, 394 5 days before surgery which was 2/12, and have been stalled between 355 and 359 for the last 10 days.

[trebrian 12]

Sleeved 2/28 and only lost 20lbs haved stalled for last 2. Weeks i feel like I have wasted my money.

[myjourney 0]

Sleeved on 2/5' date=' including pre-op I have lost 45 lbs. Probably 25 lbs since surgery although it has tapered off the last couple of weeks. Last week I lost 2 lbs. starting exercise regimen today and hopefully the couch to 5 k program. I would appreciate any tips on how to get the most from this wonderful 'tool' especially any diet tips to help melt more off. Thanks![/quote']

Stay off carbs... I was at a 7 week stall. Finally realized every carb was sticking to me keeping me from loosing. No more carbs for me!

[laziepandabear 7]

I understand your feelings and completely feel your pain but only 37 pounds is not what you should be saying.that's an average of almost five pounds per week. that is a very good number. I am 7 weeks post op and have lost 26 pounds' date=' 10 of which was from the pre op diet. I think everyone fears that they will fail and that this will have all been for nothing, but thinking like that you will only sabotage yourself. I stalled for almost 3 weeks and then the scale started slowly moving again. be positive and know that you will continue to lose, and don't let anyone else discourage you. as a matter of fact if they're not being supportive tell them not to say anything at all! Keep your head up!![/quote']

To true and thank you. Its hard when its ur mom cause she is suppose to support u but i will turn to others in my life

[EweLewz 107]

I was 450 when I started my program, 394 5 days before surgery which was 2/12, and have been stalled between 355 and 359 for the last 10 days.

40lbs in 8 weeks is not a stall! You are doing great. You are losing an average of 5 lbs a week...who cares which week it comes off!

[EweLewz 107]

A special Thanks to all you for your input. I am still gathering results and will post my findings this weekend. For those of you who are discouraged, you have to remember that you are losing at a rate almost three times faster than you could put it on (pre-op). It is a "magical" surgery, but doesn't happen over night. Speaking for myself, I'll be lucky to hit my goal weight this year, but when I do, it's for good.

Please do not get discouraged if you are not ready to buy a new wardrobe a couple months after surgery. As far as I'm concerned, the sugery wipes the slate clean. From here, it's up to us to develop better eating habits, while incorporating exercise. Below is a short list of foods to avoid at all costs...if you are eating anything below, stop immeidately!

"Death Foods"

Any cold drink served at your favorite coffee shop. These drinks are more lethal than cake, as the body doesn't have to metabolize liquid fat.

Anything carbonated. Yes, I know it sucks, but the carbonation can stretch your new stomach. Avoid anything with bubbles, including diet sodas.

Anything fried

Anything with refined sugar

"Diet" or "Low Cal" Desserts. Empty foods that contain high levels of salt and "lab rat" sugar

Fast food. Expensive, non nuttrional garbage.

Suggestions:

Swiitch to diet or non-calorie ice tea in lieu of soft drinks. Lipton Diet Ice tea contains no sugar or calories and only has 2% salt.

Yougurt is filling and generally contains about 100 calories. A perfect snack.< /p>

Protein Shakes. I know, they suck....but if you buy a Bullet or a Ninja, you can make tasty drinks at home. I start every day with a home made shake.

Nuts. They contain "good fats"...eat a few as a snack. They are crunchy and fulfilling to eat.

Make sure to take a Multi Vitamin every day. I also take B12 for energy. It helps!