Hey everyone. I decided it was time for us to set up a post op section for the August folks. there are a lot of yu guys on here and I would like to be able to see how you are progressing. Any changes? Concerns? We can help one another.

I am day 9 post op and all is well with me. Trying to stay hydrated and sipping on the portein shakes. I am able to sip more now, thank goodness. I feel thirsty all the time. Even if I wake up in the middle of the night, I am sipping. My fisrt post op visirt is on the 8th and hopefully eveything will be good.

Later Losers!

My only issue now is constipation... I can only eat like 4 spoons of food in one sitting... I lack energy to... Praying for better days

Hello All!

I just found this thread and am so happy to be a part! I was sleeved Aug 20th and haven't really had any problems. I stalled for about 3 weeks at 25 lbs lost but after reading your posts I realize I'm not alone! This is a great group. I broke the stall this week and started exercising this week, I guess that's what I needed to do. I weigh myself everyday, just get an idea of what I did right or wrong the day before. HW 278 SW 276 CW 252...

Major major headache today!! Geesh

Major major headache today!! Geesh

aww feel better

Major major headache today!! Geesh

aww feel better

Mskeisha, what's the deal with the Miralax? Is it not working for you?

Hello Introvert, welcome to the loser's bench. Keep up the good work.

my procedure was done august 11i can now eat just about everything chewed well. but was told no red meat or ground beef for 18 months, and I find it easy to swallow the crushed meds by taking with protein shake in morning. I have lost 65lbs but I'm having trouble drinking enough water just don't like it anymore before surgery I only drank water

No red meat or ground beef ? That's a new one to me. Never heard that one. I'm having beef tonight !

Edited September 28, 201411 yr by johnsydney

Thanks Mother of 5! I was also told no red meat but not for 6 months... I guess every surgeon is different.

Hi, I was sleeved 08/01/2014. I am losing weight and feeling okay. It is still wired to eat. Each day, I am learning what it means to be sleeved. This is a lifetime commitment and there have been days when I slip. But, I am moving forward and being positive. Sometimes, it hard to see myself as thinning and that is my biggest mental block.

Motherof5 no it's not

I actually don't think I'm eating enough.. I have no appetite.. And when I do eat it's four bites and I'm through... Been relying on protein shakes... For nourishment

Hello All,

Looks like most people are doing good. I am doing good as well. I do not weigh myself. I weighed at the doctor's office. I am focused on body fat %. The weight at my doctor's office calculates bmi, body fat %, muscle mass etc. I see some people are not allowed red meat. Likewise, I am not allowed starchy carbohydrates for 6 months. Everyone's program is different. I plan to stick to my program's rules. Overall, I am happy with my progress. I prefer weight loss at a slow pace so as not to deal with excessive loose skin. My primary exercise is 1 mile on the elliptical machine about 4 times a week. Wishing everyone a happy week.

Now that I can increase my calories and eat foods, I add fruits or veggies to my protein drinks. Trying to get the protein in is not easy.

MsMskeisha, try some kale or spinach in your protein shakes. Hopefully that will help you naturally. Plus you said that you are not eating much so that could be the reason too.

Red meat! Yeah this is the first time I heard of no red meat until 6 months. But like someone stated, everyone has a different plan and they all seem to work.

Later losers!

I'm stuck too! 20 lbs the first week, then nothing for almost two! Is this normal? How long should it last? I'm so discouraged!!!

So I was sleeved on 9/15. I lost 12 lbs the first week and now nothing!! So annoyed. How long did this last for you. I am trying hard not to panic.