We are beginning week 6! We count surgery week as week 1 so everyone should be completing their 5th week of their brand new tummy!

I've been traveling a lot the last few weeks and it is a HUGE eye opener to how little I can eat now. I survived a buffet by having a few bites of some different things, and paid for far too much money for meals that I couldn't take home leftovers and it looks like I didn't eat a thing off the plate. I think one of the hard things for me is that a plate of food comes and it looks so good and I want to devour it! I get slightly depressed I'll only get to enjoy a few bites. Yet after about 1/4 cup I'm stuffed and full and push the plate away and don't want another bite, which is AWESOME!! I'm assuming the odd depression right when the plate comes out will pass. At least when I'm at home I can box the left overs right away and then it might not seem so bad. I never thought much about the money being saved on food, but holy cow its gotta be a ton.

So I'm curious... how many are sticking to super low carb, vs those who are just watching calories/letting restriction do its job.

How many are working out a ton and how many are waiting?

Whats your favorite meal at this point?

And I'd like to continue habsi's question; what pills/multivitamins is everyone taking daily?

devint I loved your idea for putting up averages etc!! I've added mine and included those who weighed in last week. Hopefully we can get everyone to weigh in Monday or Tuesday next week and see our numbers skyrocket!

We are beginning week 6! We count surgery week as week 1 so everyone should be completing their 5th week of their brand new tummy!

I've been traveling a lot the last few weeks and it is a HUGE eye opener to how little I can eat now. I survived a buffet by having a few bites of some different things, and paid for far too much money for meals that I couldn't take home leftovers and it looks like I didn't eat a thing off the plate. I think one of the hard things for me is that a plate of food comes and it looks so good and I want to devour it! I get slightly depressed I'll only get to enjoy a few bites. Yet after about 1/4 cup I'm stuffed and full and push the plate away and don't want another bite, which is AWESOME!! I'm assuming the odd depression right when the plate comes out will pass. At least when I'm at home I can box the left overs right away and then it might not seem so bad. I never thought much about the money being saved on food, but holy cow its gotta be a ton.

So I'm curious... how many are sticking to super low carb, vs those who are just watching calories/letting restriction do its job.

How many are working out a ton and how many are waiting?

Whats your favorite meal at this point?

And I'd like to continue habsi's question; what pills/multivitamins is everyone taking daily?

devint I loved your idea for putting up averages etc!! I've added mine and included those who weighed in last week. Hopefully we can get everyone to weigh in Monday or Tuesday next week and see our numbers skyrocket!

Current WEIGHT LOST - 660!!

Average of those who did this weeks weigh in - 26lbs

Sorry the formatting didn't stay... The numbers are SW CW Weight Lost

alxmak1021 289 270 19

devint 288 254 34

WhoKnows 252 233 19

Nicci829 318 298 20

kungfuaaron 296 266.6 29.4

par1959 344 298 46

habsi 240 213.6 26.4

mrsfitzpatrick 350 313 37

hrhlaurie 250 230 20

tiredtwinmommy 183 163 20

cnilson 250 222 28

Krystal0528 290 263 27

bella328i 278 250 28

Monte0828 204 181.4 22.6

SingleMom33 261 238 23

lylabelle 260 235.6 24.4

I checked signatures to try to get updated numbers of these.

jajmj 13

Sh3iz 300 279 21

DsmCasey 360 320 40

DonnaM75 284 253.5 30.5

LookingforMe 256 236 20

Skinnyana 225 211 14

SlimDownThick 256 234 22

barbcute 235 217 18

TaylorR 358 330 28

TXGALINAR 284 253.5 30.5

@@devint I had horrible shoulder pain 4 days post surgery and since there was most likely not gas left, the dr said it was the mesh they use to sew up the top of the stomach rubbing on my esophagus. I had that while laying down since it would move sideways.

Now I have really horrible lower back pain. It's been bad for 6 days now, and I'm thinking it's because my back is overcompensating for my stomach that is no longer big and bloated. At first I thought kidney infection, but urine is normal and no uti. I'm going to the chiro tomorrow to see if I can get adjusted. Hopefully it helps!

I seem to be on a week 6 stall. Averaging 1000 to 1200 cals. per day. I have been getting all my Protein in through real food such as dairy and animal protein. Most of my calories come from carbs, but I have Greek yogurt and bran for Breakfast and two servings of whole fruit whick account for my total carb intake. Favorites being cantaloupe and cherries. I log what I eat on fit bit. Because of gout onset by the surgery it has been difficult to get exercise in, but the last few days I am back to 10K steps a day. I have been on a full multi Vitamin and Calcium regiment for about two weeks. I use Bariatric Advantage products per directions. Just weigh in and down a total of 47 lbs since the one week pre-op diet. Not too many complaints. Would like to lose faster and be able to eat an entire pizza at timeJ. I doubt I am alone . Favorite meal strong coffee several times a day.

I see some what of a trend of dizzyness. This happened to me and I found it to be low blood sugar. This is why I eat 2 servings of fresh fruit everyday. Yes fruit has carbs but it also has lots of fiber. This has helped me cure the low blood sugar issue. I still have been religious about no alcohol and bad carbs such as bread, pasta and rice. I have also been dealing with gout which fruit such as cherries is recommended. If you start feeling dizzy or not well from low blood sugar a quick fix is some juice. This does not mean to start chugging juice but just a few onces will fix low blood sugar very quickly. Again, I now add fruit to my diet and have not had an issue with sugar levels.

As of this AM, I am now down to 159! woot!

Had surgery 6 weeks ago today.

Have not done exercise beyond walking and taking care of stuff around the house, I figure if I start to stall or once I get to 155 (whichever comes first) I will add strength training.

I am eating mostly Protein with a small amount of good carbs. I find this more satisfying and I dont seem to have any cravings that way.

Par you have lost really fast. In fact I think you are one of the fastest losers. I'm sure your body is just trying to catch up a bit. I haven't lost this week either.

I went and had bloodwork and an abdominal ultrasound to check on my gallbladder but won't know results till over the weekend. Gas and pain are just slowly increasing. I still can't believe I wasn't aware of the risks of gallbladder issues, 1/3 wls patients have trouble with it. Anyone's dr put them on actigall or similar meds as preventative?

I've stopped wanting to eat now and that's a problem cause I'm down below 500 cal a day and it's goofing me up energy focus and weight wise. Hope ya'll are doing a lot better than me lol!

Gall bladder is our problem for women, anyone over certain age, and especially people who diet and lose weight. I had mine out while I was pregnant. Some doctors actually will take out the gallbladder the same time that they 30do the sleeve because most of the time if someone doesn't have it out already they're going to need it out soon after.

It isn't a side effect of surgery, it's a side effect of losing weight

I had my six week check up on Friday. I asked about Actigal and was told no. Maybe it's a thing in Germany? None of the doctors here seem concerned. I know in the US we over medicate, but I feel like here they can really under medicate.

I've never heard of it. My mom had her gallbladder out too and I don't think they ever offered her a med to help it. I think it would end up being a med you'd have to take forever

On the plus side, the surgery for it is pretty easy for most. Outpatient and a few days home with some good pain killers. They may be able to use some of the same scars as your sleeve.

PS - what do you all think about just doing a monthly group page now. We aren't posting as much so it makes sense.

As long as we keep having a thread I'm up for a thing I love having the support and being able to ask ppl in same boat as me

Lylabelle. I agree. A monthly thread vs a weekly. With the Facebook page I think monthly on here is a great idea!

Lylabelle. I agree. A monthly thread vs a weekly. With the Facebook page I think monthly on here is a great idea!

Ditto. Really want to stay in touch with the May 2014 group. I love the NSVs and meal selections.

PS - what do you all think about just doing a monthly group page now. We aren't posting as much so it makes sense. [/quote

I am game for a monthly thread also!

Yeah, I think monthly is fine as long we always remember to post a link to the new ones so no one gets confused. Where is everybody though? I mean, I know we're all posting less, but some people seem to have just vanished.