Just got my date --- Friday, May 31st. Excited, scared, anxious, hopeful, ready! I go in for my pre-op testing and class on May 20th. I'm required to do a 3 day liquid diet prior to surgery so Memorial Day will be my last hurrah although not planning on doing anything stupid. Praying that everything goes smoothly and that I'm healthy (and maybe smoking hot) by summer 2014!!! I've been working out with a personal trainer for a couple years now - 3x/week - so pretty good on the exercise front. Hope I can dive back in not too long after surgery. I'm kinda anxious about never getting to eat some of my favorite foods perhaps ever again but fit and healthy will surely taste soooo much better.

Congrats to my fellow May sleevers - looking forward to giving and receiving support as we continue on our journeys. :-)

Thanks Wags! So sorry 'bout your stall--sounds like it happens right around this time so thinking I need to stop weighing everyday so I too don't get bummed. It will turn around

Soooooo, just got back from the emergency room. I'm fine . I've been dizzy all day and it got pretty bad tonight. Took my blood pressure and it was 95/65 so my husband insisted we go to ER. I was thinking it was either dehydration (even though I've been doing ok with liquids) or low potassium (ongoing problem for me). Turns out my hydration, potassium and nutrition levels were all good (potassium was highest it's been in awhile). The culprit????? Blood pressure meds. The ER doc wants me to stop taking them, monitor blood pressure (have machine at home) and follow-up with primary. I still let them pump me full of some liquids so I'm feeling great right now!!! It was a scare but luckily nothing bad. Bonus was that my nutrition and electrolytes were in good shape which is nice to know considering my limited food consumption as this point. Guess what I'm eating is good and the vitamins are doing the trick.

Mizzougirl,

I'm so glad you went to the ER. I was really concerned. Glad to hear all levels are well and you are in good shape. Continue to recover at your own pace.

Wow Mizzougirl! That is scary! I'm so glad you got it figured out! Hang in there girl. You are doing so great!!!

Thanks ladies - gotta admit I was a bit scared there for a bit and am relieved it wasn't anything serious. I feel a ton better today. Just got back from lunch with a former co-worker - first time eating out since surgery. We went to PF Changs and I had a bowl of Egg Drop Soup and 4-5 pieces of edamame. I ate slow and everything went down just fine. Co-worker didn't say anything about what or how little I was eating..... yeah!!!

That's awesome!!! I think we are more self conscious of what and how much we are eating than our friends and family are.

I added puréed tuna yesterday. Omigosh! It was soooo good to me!!!

So I am feeling so discouraged! I've only lost 13lbs since surgery and haven't lost a single pound in 6 days; I dont know what I am doing wrong... I dont think this is normal. I guess because when I read others storys they all seem to say they loose about 30lbs in the first month, and I am trying to figure out why my weight loss has stopped so soon. Anyone else with this problem or have any advice? Hope you ladies are all doing well. Thanks

Day of surgery weight 283.9

todays weight 270.9

So I am feeling so discouraged! I've only lost 13lbs since surgery and haven't lost a single pound in 6 days; I dont know what I am doing wrong... I dont think this is normal. I guess because when I read others storys they all seem to say they loose about 30lbs in the first month' date=' and I am trying to figure out why my weight loss has stopped so soon. Anyone else with this problem or have any advice? Hope you ladies are all doing well. Thanks

Day of surgery weight 283.9

todays weight 270.9[/quote']

Not sure that this will help but I've read on here that some people stall because they aren't getting enough calories so their body kinda shuts down on them. If you aren't tracking your food on My Fitness Pal, maybe get on there and friend people who are at your same point and are losing more. You can see what they are eating and doing for exercise. My user name on there is rlindameyerhoeffer if you want to add me. Also, Water consumption can play a role too. Make sure you are getting plenty.

Hope things turn around soon!!!!

So I am feeling so discouraged! I've only lost 13lbs since surgery and haven't lost a single pound in 6 days; I dont know what I am doing wrong... I dont think this is normal. I guess because when I read others storys they all seem to say they loose about 30lbs in the first month, and I am trying to figure out why my weight loss has stopped so soon. Anyone else with this problem or have any advice? Hope you ladies are all doing well. Thanks

Day of surgery weight 283.9

todays weight 270.9

I am exactly the same. I have not lost anything in 6 days either. I'm pretty sure I was eating too many carbs so I fixed that 2 days ago, but still no movement. I joined my fitness pal last week and I'm friends with Mizzougirl too. My name there is KUWags if you want to add me.

As far as no weight loss, I'm going to keep working the plan because I don't really have a choice. I usually get 500-600 calories so I might try to up those.

Hey everyone...sorry I havent been on layely...work has been crazy busy.

I am doing ok...have done mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, and scrambled eggs ok. Having issues getting in enough liquid. It's hard at work to get it in. I have been having a hard time taking pills, so I am not taking my Vitamins yet. Hopefully get that figured out soon.

I have lost 15 lbs and also need to stop weighing myself so much. I told myself I wouldnt and so its time to put it away so I dont see it everyday.

One day at a time...

Can everyone believe it's been 3 weeks???? In some respects the time has flown by and in others, wish it would hurry up and get to 8 weeks. Anyhow, happy 3 week anniversary to all and hope everyone is happy with their progress thus far.

Today is four weeks since surgery...just went through the dreaded week 3 stall which lasted a full week. Got on the scale this morning and was down 1.5 lbs so I hope I am on the downward trail once again. I know they say the stalls are just part of the journey but it is worrisome when you are only eating 800 calories and nothing moves. Still very excited and looking forward to what comes next..little things are getting easier like getting the work shoes on and getting in and out of my Mini Cooper..Yippee

Hello fellow May 31st sleevers! How is everyone doing? How much have you lost? How about NSV's? Any foods you aren't tolerating or any issues? Hope to hear from everyone!!!

Down 38lbs since surgery. Had a two week stall in weeks 3 and 4 but it seems to be picking up again. ????

Calling all May 31st Sleevers - what are your numbers so far???

Here are mine:

Highest Weight: 295 lbs

Day of Surgery: 286 lbs

Today: 252 lbs

TOTAL LOSS: 43 lbs!!!!

I'm so happy with how things are going thus far. I can eat most things albeit in much smaller quantities. Really want to hear how everyone else is doing???