Any other newbies on this journey out there?? Had my sleeve on Tuesday, 7/16; so I'm 9 days out. Day 3 has been the worst so far. Think I possibly have temporary (I hope) lactose-intolerance as I'm struggling with some bowel issues; but beyond that, I feel very good. Not being hungry all the time is wonderful. Still hard to get in the habit of not drinking for 30 min. before; during; and 30 min. after eating. How is everyone else making out?

Don't be depressed! it's just numbers and focus on the positive and deep down u know the surgery was not a waste!!! if I was to get a stall I would go back to high Protein liquids and hopefully that will jump start it again.... well that's my plan..... you can do this!!!!! get mad not sad ..... take it out on a walk or a punching bag!!!!! *

Thank you very much. Normally I would have went for a walk but it was pouring rain here today so was unable to do so.

I feel ya!!! It will be 4 weeks tomorrow since day of surgery I've only lost 23 lbs!!! I was hopeful I would loose faster since the Dr had told me the more you have to loose the faster you would loose (I need to loose 150 plus) unfortunately that isn't happening bc I lost the 23 lbs the first 2 1/2 weeks and I've not lost anymore since!!! I'm extremely worried that I'm going to be the one that don't loose or something! The thing I really do not understand is the fact that I can barely eat 2-2 1/2 oz at a meal' date=' why would I not loose weight when I barely eat!! I DO NOT cheat ever!! Soups that are super low to zero carbs, egg whites, muscle milk light.. I can't even drink but around 3 oz at a time of the muscle milk or water! I am more worried than anything!!!!

I hope I start loosing again soon![/quote']

you have to get in all those Proteins and with that comes some calories... don't short yourself or u will stay stalled

I had my sleeve and hiatal hernia repair on July 22' date=' 2013. I feel great, other than not being able to go to the bathroom...fiber has become my friend! That's the one frustrating part. I love the fact that I am not hungry at all, I never thought I would have to remind myself to eat! Who knew!! I'm getting ready to try soft solids and am nervous as all get out. Any suggestions? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

pudding, scrambled eggs w/cheese, refried Beans, mashed potatoes.... for me... I noticed bread products bring so much pressure I don't even enjoy it, meat I haven't tried so much or anything that has to be chewed a lot......CHEW SLOW its key.... enjoy!!!!!

you have to get in all those Proteins and with that comes some calories... don't short yourself or u will stay stalled

That is about all I can eat/drink or I start regurgitating everything... I'm not sure how or what to do?? I know I need the Protein and I realize there will be calories but I'm not even hitting near 800 calories a day but I can't because if I do happen to take in 3 to 3 1/2 ozs of something I will start regurgitating it.. I feel helpless! I am going to email the dr and see if he can give me some advice, he's been excellent so far at answering questions and keeping in touch!

So when I went to the surgeon I was 447 (6'1). When I went for my 2 week pre op visit I was 428. Started my 2 week pre op diet and was 409 the day of surgery (7/18/13). Today 3 weeks post op I am 378 pounds. First 50 pounds off from pre op diet till today.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my sleeve!!!!

I really wish I did this in my twenties, but at 33 I will be healthy by 35!!!

So when I went to the surgeon I was 447 (6'1). When I went for my 2 week pre op visit I was 428. Started my 2 week pre op diet and was 409 the day of surgery (7/18/13). Today 3 weeks post op I am 378 pounds. First 50 pounds off from pre op diet till today.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my sleeve!!!!

I really wish I did this in my twenties' date=' but at 33 I will be healthy by 35!!![/quote']

I agree. I am 33 as well and can't believe I didn't do this sooner. I am 41 pounds down from my highest and loving it!!

I agree. I am 33 as well and can't believe I didn't do this sooner. I am 41 pounds down from my highest and loving it!!

LOL. 33 must be the magic number. I am 33 and was sleeved about two weeks ago. Down about 14 pounds! Feeling excited for the future!

LOL. 33 must be the magic number. I am 33 and was sleeved about two weeks ago. Down about 14 pounds! Feeling excited for the future!

Correction... I just weighed myself! 19 pounds down! OMG

Correction... I just weighed myself! 19 pounds down! OMG

Congrats!!!!

So when I went to the surgeon I was 447 (6'1). When I went for my 2 week pre op visit I was 428. Started my 2 week pre op diet and was 409 the day of surgery (7/18/13). Today 3 weeks post op I am 378 pounds. First 50 pounds off from pre op diet till today.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my sleeve!!!!

I really wish I did this in my twenties' date=' but at 33 I will be healthy by 35!!![/quote']

Wow! WTG. Congrats on your great success.

I agree. I am 33 as well and can't believe I didn't do this sooner. I am 41 pounds down from my highest and loving it!!

I'm 36 and I'm actually glad I didn't do it (at least much) sooner. I looked into wls about 8 years ago and got scared off (RNY was my only option at the time). The big difference for me was that in the last 4 years, I've made some very big life changes for the better. I've picked up triathlon as a hobby (apparently I don't do things 1/2 way...), I've finally managed to find doctors that are helping me address my sleep issues so I can be healthier and have more energy, and I've finally managed to find the "right" antidepressant (although, it's already seeming like the sleep/energy issue was more of a problem than I thought, and I may not even truly have depression). I believe that if I had gone through with surgery in my late 20's, I would not have been nearly as successful as I expect, plan, and will work to be now. I think that there are a lot of things surrounding when and how we make life changing decisions. Don't give yourself a hard time for not doing this sooner. You probably just hadn't hit the point where you were truly ready. Congratulations on your hard work and best of luck on future health and happiness!

Im 28 and weighed myseld today and i have gone from 391 to 355 since july 25th. Im excited and happy about my decision.

I too have not seen much weight loss. My two week post op doc visit showed 17 pound loss n now three more. I was sleeved on July 11 totaling 20 lbs! I m not getting all water in n found myself several times with a bite of my kids pasta in my mouth ( twice) but other than that I m logging in all food on fit pal to total 600 to 800 calories. I just don't get it!

I too have not seen much weight loss. My two week post op doc visit showed 17 pound loss n now three more. I was sleeved on July 11 totaling 20 lbs! I m not getting all Water in n found myself several times with a bite of my kids Pasta in my mouth ( twice) but other than that I m logging in all food on fit pal to total 600 to 800 calories. I just don't get it!

Just a friendly and supportive reality check: That's 20 pounds in about 31 days. If I knew what your starting weight was, I could probably give you a fair guesstimate of your daily calorie deficit, but I'll use myself as an example. I was sleeved on Jul23. I'm only down about 10 pounds. Starting weight was 278. So, on an average low activity day, I burn about 2500-2600 calories. I"m consuming about 900 calories, so that's a deficit of about 1700 cal/day or about 1/2 a pound/day or about 3.5 pounds/week. If your daily deficit is similar, barring lots of other things that can either interfere or boost your loss, you can probably expect on average about a 3-4 pound loss/week that will slowly diminish over time as your daily caloric burn comes down as you lose weight and gets closer to your daily consumption. Plus you have to factor in "stalls" or pauses in weight loss. Most people experience periods where the scale seems to either sit at the same number or bounce around the same number for days or weeks. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're body is doing what it's supposed to.

Good luck!

I too have not seen much weight loss. My two week post op doc visit showed 17 pound loss n now three more. I was sleeved on July 11 totaling 20 lbs! I m not getting all Water in n found myself several times with a bite of my kids Pasta in my mouth ( twice) but other than that I m logging in all food on fit pal to total 600 to 800 calories. I just don't get it!

I am on my fitness pal app name is krissidi. I would love if we had a group of us use this as support. Feel free to friend me. Best of luck to you all.