June 2014 Sleevers Check In!

[jcream 3]

I went to the gym and did a full arm workout and then did 20 minutes on the treadmill. It felt so good to finally get to do something besides just walking. Today is legs so hope it goes just as well.

[SarahmM 25]

Hi all. I go for my 6 week follow up on Monday. Will update everyone as soon as I get home. Feeling good. Been using treadmill and doing some arm exercises. Hopefully doctor will let me start working on legs and abdomen.

[Smkjelstadli 1]

Hi I have a rather curious question if anyone knows: what happens if one eats chicken three weeks post-op? What effects does it take on the pouch and staple line?

[BrownsBacker39 17]

Hi I have a rather curious question if anyone knows: what happens if one eats chicken three weeks post-op? What effects does it take on the pouch and staple line?

I ate chicken a couple weeks post surgery. First puréed and then very well chewed. No problems.

[cutiecake 178]

Hi I have a rather curious question if anyone knows: what happens if one eats chicken three weeks post-op? What effects does it take on the pouch and staple line?

I was allowed to eat chicken 3 days post op, just had to be fine, like put in the food processor. Now 5 weeks out, I can eat grilled chicken , just chew it well, you'll be just fine.

[Smkjelstadli 1]

Thanks for the response, I greatly appreciate it. Living in a foreign land makes it difficult for me to attend support groups like we have back home(Texas) I really appreciate this site!

[debbie100 6]

I had surgery 6/5 and have been at a stall for almost 3 weeks. Eating under 850 cal, getting between 60 and 70 gm of Protein and under 40 carbs. Drinking mid 50 to 60 liquids a day. I am really frustraited. 5 1/2 weeks out and only down 20 lbs. any one else on a stall?

[rsmith100 0]

My surgery was on June 10th

[brownj15 9]

I had surgery 6/5 and have been at a stall for almost 3 weeks. Eating under 850 cal, getting between 60 and 70 gm of Protein and under 40 carbs. Drinking mid 50 to 60 liquids a day. I am really frustraited. 5 1/2 weeks out and only down 20 lbs. any one else on a stall?

My surgery was on June 4 and I have the same problem. I was stalled for 3 weeks after losing about 17 lbs my first 2 weeks. It was just a few days ago that the scale went down 3 lbs, yesterday it was back up by 3 lbs and then today it was down 4 lbs. I know weighing myself everyday is a bad idea but I can't seem to stop doing that! It is very frustrating. I have another post op appt w my doc on Thursday so not sure what she will say. Based on what I have read here it will probably be to just keep a food diary, exercise and be patient! It is very hard to do though.

[2Bthin4me 15]

I had surgery 6/5 and have been at a stall for almost 3 weeks. Eating under 850 cal, getting between 60 and 70 gm of Protein and under 40 carbs. Drinking mid 50 to 60 liquids a day. I am really frustraited. 5 1/2 weeks out and only down 20 lbs. any one else on a stall?

i had surgery on 6/18. I know it's hard not to weigh every day but it's the only way to have sanity about this process.

[DevolutionofZ 3]

I'm replying to the weight stall I had only loss 18 lbs at 5 weeks and then at 6 weeks and 2 days I started to lose again now almost 7 weeks out I'm down 25 lbs since surgery. GOOD LUCK AND STAY POSITIVE! !!! Sleeved on 5/27/14

[livingmore 23]

I think I am going to have to ask my husband to hide the scale. This stall is driving me bonkers!!!

[tiffnichole76 36]

What if I'm taking in less than 500 calories per day and still losing slow? I Aldo walk 5-7 days per week 3-5 miles per day? Its tough but eventually the scales will again. Had a rude co worker ask me.....so when are you gonna start seeing results from your surgery? Lol! I told her my weight and its within 20 pounds of hers......wonder how slow she'll think it is once I lose 30-40 more pounds. Patience is key, I suppose.

[livingmore 23]

What if I'm taking in less than 500 calories per day and still losing slow? I Aldo walk 5-7 days per week 3-5 miles per day? Its tough but eventually the scales will again. Had a rude co worker ask me.....so when are you gonna start seeing results from your surgery? Lol! I told her my weight and its within 20 pounds of hers......wonder how slow she'll think it is once I lose 30-40 more pounds. Patience is key, I suppose.

How rude! I'm sure she will be in awe of you very soon!

[tiffnichole76 36]

@@livingmore

Its one of the reasons I prefer not to tell people beforehand......its like everyday they see you, the expect for you to have lost 20 more pounds or lose at their pace. Last I checked this was my journey. I'm so glad to have bariatricpal as a resource to communicate with people going through the same things I'm going through. I had lapband in 07 and only lost 40-50 pounds, now 7 years later revised to gastric sleeve and its been exciting and scary at the same time. I just keep praying and doing what the doctor says....hopefully this time will be successful.