*September Sleevers Check In*

[jbg 1]

Hi! I was sleeved on sept 27th. I lost a total of 36lbs since the sleeve (51 if you count preop)<br> I'm doing ok, but my Protein and Water intake have been rather bad this week :-( very bad.... <br><br> And I'm a bit concerned that I'm not eating enough variety. All I eat is basically cheese and Greek yogurt. I do have some ham or chicken here and there. But I won't go a day without yogurt and cheese. I feel that I have completely lost my imagination and creativity for cooking up meals :-/ like I just don't know what to make anymore....

Try looking at the 21 day vegan kickstart. There are lots of high protein meals that are easy to make and very creative.

[EarthyGoalie 253]

Try looking at the 21 day vegan kickstart. There are lots of high Protein meals that are easy to make and very creative.

Thank you so much!!! I will most definitely look at it :-)

[LMarie 26]

Earthy goalie-- I'm discouraged because i'm losing so slowly!!

[ReDbEaN 654]

Congratulations Everyone: I'm also having a hard time getting Protein in. I take1 bite and am full. Protein Drinks I am not able to drink. I know I'm suppose to take in 60 grams a day, but it's so hard, I'm no where near that! I know if you get a good amount though and drink Water it helps with the weight loss, I wonder why that is?. My 3 month appt is next week. I was hoping to be at a 40-45% loss of my excess weight. I lost another 2 lbs this week so I'm hopeful to hit my goal I set for myself. Keep up the good work everyone! Surg 09/25/13 Starting Weight 282 Curent Weight 234 Motivation-I can't wait to get to Onederland Goal 150 or less

I can't tolerate them either...but Proti Diet had a hot cocoa mix with 15 grams of protein in it and I can tolerate that and it's good.

[ReDbEaN 654]

9/3/13 surgery date

SW 296

CW 248.4

Lost 57 lbs

Loving my sleeve:)

[EarthyGoalie 253]

Earthy goalie-- I'm discouraged because i'm losing so slowly!!

Then we should both be discouraged together! My surgery weight and current weight are similar to yours. Sw: 224 cw: 186

So I lost just about 4 to 5lbs more than you, but we're in the same boat! I realized that a lot of people who are losing way more than that have way more to lose. Look at it this way: at least we are losing! And my gaining!

The other day, I was thinking about my diets and realized that if I hadn't done the surgery, I probably would have said goodbye to my "diet" on thanksgiving, the day after thanksgiving, the three or four times my mom had a big dinner with people over and amazing Desserts and pastas and everything I shouldn't eat. I realized that through these last 2 to 3 months, I probably would have lost a few pounds and gained more. I realized I probably would have re-started my diet at least a dozen times! WHEREAS now, I did deviate a few times, but never got completely off track and kept losing.

All of this to say, don't be discouraged. I want to be discouraged too sometimes, but I think about these things and try not to be. I am traumatized with weight and diet, everyday I wake up thinking "this is it! I probably haven't lost any weight, I've hit the lowest I will hit! And I'll never reach my goal!" I can't help thinking like that, but even when I see that I lost 0.2 ounces, ill be ok with that lol. Hang in there!

[NickieLo339 47]

Sleeved 9/19

SW 274lbs

Reached my New Year's goal Friday to get under 200lbs! Haven't been under 200 in 21 years!

CW: 197

[2013sleevegirl 126]

Surgery date 9/19

Highest 222

Surgery day 210

Current 170.5

Having trouble getting in all my Protein and Water but still working at it.

[sbarbiegirl 109]

Starting weight 410

Current weight 331

Sleeved 09.27.2013

79 pounds lost

[JanetPRN 496]

My 3 month stats are 234 (sw) , now 189 (current weight). I still struggle with Water intake, though.

[jbg 1]

I am in the third week of a major stall! I am trying to trust in the process, but, it is very difficult. I have spoken with the dietitians and they are very encouraging. They told me to change up my exercise and that will jump start the weight loss. I am still waiting. My sleeve was on 11/12 and including pre-op loss am down 36 pounds. Any advice?

[dkandsm 48]

Sleeved September 25, 2013.

Starting weight: 263

Today's weight: 199

Total loss: 64 lbs.

I haven't lost any weight in almost a week. I need to quit weighing every single day.

[dkandsm 48]

I am in the third week of a major stall! I am trying to trust in the process, but, it is very difficult. I have spoken with the dietitians and they are very encouraging. They told me to change up my exercise and that will jump start the weight loss. I am still waiting. My sleeve was on 11/12 and including pre-op loss am down 36 pounds. Any advice?

As frustrating and difficult as it is, stalls are a completely normal part of the process. Just keep following your protocol and it will break eventually. If you aren't watching your carbohydrate intake, you might try that to see if it makes a difference. I know what works for one, won't work for all. Our bodies are so different and complex in regards to metabolism, hormones, etc. Good luck!

[mbgray0607 1]

Surgery Sept. 25, 2013

Hw 320

Sw 308

Cw 252

[LMarie 26]

Earthy- you're so right! I am very thankful for what I've lost, but I always get on that scale thinking I'm done losing! I will try to think more positive!! 9/3/13 surgery Hw 221 Cw 185

Edited January 3, 2014 by LMarie