Anyone having surgery in September? Just got my date and overwhelmed with emotions!

Yes it is!!!! Thanks!

Hey fab@@forty! Thanks for asking! I am doing pretty good. I was sleeved sept 11th and as of today I have lost a total of 36 pounds! I still have a ways to go, but definitely feeling more energetic! However, I am having such a hard time eating slow and not having anything to drink with my meals. I just had my 6 week follow up and the dr said I should be consuming around 1400 calories a day. I'm nowhere near 1400 calories a day. I'm lucky if I'm able to get in around 700 at most. How are things with you? Any struggles?

Wow 1400 calories. Are you seeing a weight loss surgery nutritionist? My nutritionist gave me a 700 cal and 70 grams of Protein goal for the next 3 months and I had the RNY on 9-11-14. Try and see one so you can tell them your exercise routine and etc. Hope that helps.

Edited October 30, 201411 yr by Ramuse

I had my revision from band to bypass on 9/15. I'm doing great in terms of being able to eat. I haven't had any issues at all with that. I'm not as happy about my weightloss. I'm down 23 lbs since surgery. I have only lost an average of 2 lbs per week this past month. That's fine except that I expected it to come off faster after bypass. I did turn 50 this year, and I do believe what they say about it being harder to lose as you get older!

I had my surgery 9/2 and things are moving slow. Only down about 27lbs. Was hoping for more but I've always been a slow loser. I am down 2 pants sizes so that is nice. I also lost 10 lb preop. I also found I can't tolerate eggs.

I'm glad it's not just me. Surgery was 9/23 and post surgery weight loss is 25 lbs and holding. I think it should be quicker too, but like you - losing inches and going down in sizes. I guess our bodies are trying to find a new "normal".

Nope, not just yall, I held at 250, loss of 29 lbs for 2 weeks, upped my protein and lost 4 lbs, now I'm holding tight at a total loss of 33lbs.... I'm discouraged to say the least. If anything, I'm not getting protein & water levels met but sheesh I have to make myself eat at all. I'm so glad I'm not alone here!!!

I had my surgery 9/2 and things are moving slow. Only down about 27lbs. Was hoping for more but I've always been a slow loser. I am down 2 pants sizes so that is nice. I also lost 10 lb preop. I also found I can't tolerate eggs.

Oh gosh, if I couldn't tolerate eggs I probably wouldn't get any protein. I have gotten so sick of sweet protein drinks that my Dr suggested an egg with cheese and that's probably all my breakfast has been for 2 weeks now. They did say we would find intolerance to things we never had a problem with before.

I can't have anything greasy, was in a pinch and had to eat out and had a piece of chicken, and that caused dumping. 3 bite and I was so sick!!!

Ok glad it's not just me...

HW 295

SW 245

CE 219

R n Y on 9/15 and only lost 26 pounds, but I did lose 32 inches! From size 22 to 18 and some 16w.

I feel better and look better. Recently went to a party with old friends and got lots of compliments. Since I'm newly divorced I sure need them.

I keep reading how much more others have lost and keep wondering what I'm doing wrong.

It's still such a struggle to drink all of Water and I'm getting nighttime leg cramps from dehydration. I just started taking Potassium pills.

Let's talk constipation. WTH? I've never had this problem. Taking Miralax every day and ex lax every 3.

Hellloooo, September friends!

I'm doing well. I was 333 pre surgery, 312 on surgery day, and am now 277. I've had some stalls but I just jump my calories up to around 900 and it seems to break them. Most of the time I'm at about 750 cals a day.

My weight comes off in weird ways. I lose nothing for a week and then drop 5 pounds at a time. It's been like this consistently. Anyone else notice this? It's strange.

I'm feeling so, SO much better than I did the first month after surgery. I have been walking, but haven't gone to the gym yet - waiting for my 8 week appt for clearance.

Things I cannot tolerate: chicken (sometimes), dairy (sometimes) and eggs (sometimes). It's not consistent, and I really think it's the way I eat - I just need to slow down. I haven't tried any sugary foods or processed carbs, so have no idea if I handle them well. I'm scared to try them!

It's so nice hearing all your stories.

Hi Fab@@forty! I also was sleeved on 9/23. I was feeling great up until this week. I am suffering a gout attack. Other than that I'm doing great. I've lost 20 pounds since the day of my surgery.

My surgery is scheduled for October 27th! Excited and nervous at the same time but i know one thing "I can do this!"

So, how's everything going? Did you have the surgery? How is the battle? Mines on November 5 and I'm pretty nervous. Arg!!

My gastric bypass was done on 9/3/14

Starting wt 195

Currently 155

Can't believe how great I feel & look. 30 to go.

I'm so glad that I did not over do on Thanksgiving! Small portions... Hope all of you are doing good!

Hello my September 2014 folks! How is everyone doing? How did you do during the holidays with all the sweets and treats. I think that I did a good job. I cooked and just made sure that my family knew that they would need to bring their own desserts, as I would not be providing sweets! I am currently 50lbs down since the surgery (70lbs since starting my pre-surgery diet). I was hoping to be down 75lbs(95 total), but I had a serious stall for about 3 to 4 weeks! OMG! I am finally back on track!

@@Fab@Forty you are doing great! I am down 50 lbs, 43 since surgery. I feel like it is coming off pretty slowly for me. I haven't done a great job of cutting way back on carbs, though, so that is my goal for the new year! I made the usual treats for the family and only indulged in them a bit. It looks like I will not be a dumper, unfortunately. It is crazy because we still have some frosted sugar cookies laying around -- normally it is a major struggle to keep them around until Christmas -- and I only made single rather than double batches this year!

Good to hear from you guys & that you survived the holidays. I usually just read what people have to say & that's it. But I have to vent... I am so super frustrated! I have lost 40 lbs since surgery which was on Sept. 17th. This past month I have lost nothing. I get that there are stalls, but this is crazy. I am stuck at 200 lbs. I will go up to 203 & back down to 200, it's making me doubt if what I did was worth it for 40 lbs. I consume about 750 calories a day with 80-100 grams of protein, low carbs, low sugar & low fat.

Is anybody else having this issue? I guess I need to call the doctor. Thanks for the feedback