SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[andyv539 8]

I found that when I started to consume "real" food again, my brain wanted to eat more and I did not really appreciate a "filled" feeling. That one extra bite led to "sliming" and then throwing up. I found early on, just measure 4-5 ounces and eat slowly. Then wait, if you feel good, eat some more. It has worked so far. And, as someone who was sleeved on 9/24, the real food still needs some form of "lubricant" at this point, whether gravy, sauce, mayo, etc.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I am going to a kickboxing class tonight. It'll be the most intense workout I've done post surgery. I'm a little nervous... I might wear my binder just to keep my stomach supported.

[Danie1114 27]

I dont understand what I'm doing wrong. I'm eating exactly what I'm supposed to. Getting my Fluid. Getting my Protein. 800 calories a day. And I haven't lost a single thing since October 3rd. I'm so discouraged. I'm really starting to regret this decision. How do you fail at weight loss surgery?! :(

[KristenLee 60]

One month post-op. Anyone get tightness in chest while eating or drinking?! Thank you in advance! Keep losing....

[kathy078 17]

I have been in a stall since October 10th. I agree it's so discouraging. The scale just doesn't move. I see the nutritionist next Wednesday, hopefully by then I will start losing again.

[SleeveGirl34 15]

Sleeved on 9/23 surgery day 307 today 274. Doing great I do sometimes still get tightness in my chest with eating some foods (or may be that I still eat a little too fast) and it also happens with certain fluids. Espically plain Water.< /p>

[*Lexie* 1,486]

@@Danie1114

I dont understand what I'm doing wrong. I'm eating exactly what I'm supposed to. Getting my Fluid. Getting my Protein. 800 calories a day. And I haven't lost a single thing since October 3rd. I'm so discouraged. I'm really starting to regret this decision. How do you fail at weight loss surgery?! :(

I've only lost 2 pounds since October 6th. I feel exactly the same as you. I log every bite I eat and am usually around 800 calories (sometimes a bit more or less). I did go through my food journals today and I've been short on my Protein a few days but I have a hard time believing that is the issue. I've been exercising regularly too. I feel like I lost faster than this before surgery. Very frustrating.

[mefosburg 18]

@@Danie1114

I've only lost 2 pounds since October 6th. I feel exactly the same as you. I log every bite I eat and am usually around 800 calories (sometimes a bit more or less). I did go through my food journals today and I've been short on my Protein a few days but I have a hard time believing that is the issue. I've been exercising regularly too. I feel like I lost faster than this before surgery. Very frustrating.

I've been the same way. I lost ten the first week after and have stalled. I was sleeved on the 22nd. 250 at surgery and 240 currently. I feel like we paid so much money for me to lose 10 pounds. I am discouraged by seeing everyone losing 40 pounds when I've lost 10.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

@@mefosburg

@Danie1114

At least this isn't just happening to one of us. There must be a reason for it. Maybe we'll be late bloomers and the weight will start coming off in month 2.

[Danie1114 27]

@@mefosburg

@Danie1114

At least this isn't just happening to one of us. There must be a reason for it. Maybe we'll be late bloomers and the weight will start coming off in month 2.

I'm with you both!

[AllofMe 49]

Ok not sure what to do, everything I eat now I am getting sick from, it doesn't want to stay down and I also feel like I can't eat it again. Any suggestions on what I can do????

Try a baby spoon. It's weird but it forces you to take smaller bites. ????

[AllofMe 49]

I'm with you both!

I'm in the same boat with you all. It's nice to have some support when the tide is low and we're stuck in the sand. Stay strong and we'll see this through.

I imagine that after 10 months we'll look back and laugh at our silliness. ????

[angel22_99 59]

I'm right there with you all, my scale hasn't budged in a week, but I had lost 40lbs since 9/1 so I can't complain.

Also, It's physically impossible not to lose weight when you are consuming less than 1,000 calories (I haven't even hit 600 yet!) so hang in there!

[susieq321 31]

Sleeved on 9/23/14, lost 18 lbs quickly and then stalled which is ok. I know my body likes to lose for 5-8 days and plateau for 3-4 weeks depressing but in the 3-4 weeks my body changes a lot.

ie- I got a new ring and when I received it 4 days post surgery it was starting to move on my ring finger, not it fits on my middle finger most days unless I am retaining Water . My jeans that I couldn't get into pre surgery and that were very tight post surgery now fit comfortably.

I am lucky I know from my band the patterns my body likes to lose in so I am a little more relaxed about the loss... it doesn't make getting on the scale easier but I don't freak out.

I am happy with my progress, I was cleared for work this week, working out and travel again which is great for me since I was losing my brain hanging out at home.

Good luck to the sleevers and start looking at the way clothes and rings fit too.... and remember we all are very different and we lose differently too.

[LaLoLaughs 74]

So I posted this new topic but thought it might help some of my fellow Sept Sleevers:

Sorry for the TMI, but I thought it would be useful as I have seen this be a popular topic of discussion for the newbies. I am currently 4 weeks out of surgery (SD 9/30/14) and while Constipation pain and strains have not been a major issue for me so far, I have found myself not having BM as often as I used to pre-op and it has been bothersome. Anyway, after attending a support group meeting, where my doctor and a veteren speaker were present, the speaker indicated that Fiber gummies are a staple in her diet, even 2-3 years post-op. I immediately went to Target and bought a generic brand. It has been a week and I can now say that my BMs are now more consistent, more often, no straining AND I see the difference in the scale as well. I take 3 gummies a day and get in about 12 grams of Fiber in a day, which is much more than I have on my clear liquid, full liquid and pureed diets.

Just thought it might help others struggling with this.

Edited October 29, 2014 by LaLoLaughs