My name is Barbara. I had a sleeve gastrectomy done March 2012. Since that date I have lost 35 lbs. Of course I feel much better, however I am quite aways from my goal weight. I have had no problems with my surgery, I can eat anything but I'm hungry all of the time. My surgical group hasn't given any reason why this is happening & doesn't seem concerned so I have consulted with a 2nd bariatric specialist. He sent me for an upper GI to evaluate my sleeve, thinking maybe it is too large. I'm exercising every day & trying my best to eat what I'm supposed to. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same issues?

35 pounds since last year????

Yes

Were you put on an eating plan of Protein then veggies then fruit then carbs? If so, are/did you follow the plan?

Did you have a pre-op plan that you had to follow?

Edit: Also, how much protein, calories, Water are you getting daily?

Are you saying you are eating more than you should, due to being hungry?

Anyone sick of the hairless?

Hairloss

I try to stick to about 1200 calories/day. I still drink protein shakes to make sure I get about 100 grams of protein/day. Of course I eat what I'm not supposed to at times but 90% of the time I eat mostly protein foods & I have cut the carbs. I drink around 40-60 ounces of water/day. I'm just so frustrated because I do what I'm supposed to do yet I don't lose weight.

I am hungry all of the time so I eat about every 2 hours but I eat like greek yogurt, fruit, egg whites, lean ham, beef jerky

I had problems with hairloss for a dhort time. I think it's unavoidable but I took biotin 5000mcg daily & it helped

At 1200 calories a day you should easily make your Protein goals without the shakes...

If i were you, I would start logging your food and stick to protein dense foods and veggies everyday

The Water? 64oz should be your minimum.

If I don't push my water, I don't lose.

What did the upper GI say?

I was just sitting here re-reading info & decided I need more dense meat for sure. I used to drink so much water pre-surgery & now I don't have a desire to drink but I need to try. Waiting for results still.

What about exercise? Are you physically able to do cardio or strength training? Food isn't 100% of the battle after all.

In addition to all the other suggestions, one thing I have found is that if I do not get 8 hours of sleep, I do not lose. I realized a few weeks ago that when I can get an appropriate amount of sleep, the scale is always down at least a few ounces in the morning. The nights I do not get 8 hours of sleep, I stay the same or gain a few ounces.

So I have definitely been more active since surgery but not consistent. I started the Insanity workouts 11 days ago but have yet to lose a pound which is hard to believe if you have seen those workouts.