Hey everyone! I just wanted to keep in touch with everyone on the postop boards now that most of us are done and in a few more days the remainder of us October sleevers will be done as well.

How is everyone doing? Feel free to share any problems, suggestions, recipes that helped you get your Protein in, and any other advice you'd like to share. Ask questions, if you have them. Use this thread as you see fit, but mostly to keep in touch with everyone.

I know quite a few people went to the Facebook page. I know it's private, but I've seen cases where private information was temporarily made public on Facebook by Facebook glitches/viruses/hacks. I know there is no intention of it going public but I rather not take the risk.

So I hope to hear from you all soon!!

Best wishes and good luck!

It seems like its taking forever. I totally expected to lose much faster than I have. Im trying to b realistic and have patience but its hard.

We just have to keep persevering.

Twoterville, I love that!

@@slareau I just had my 6 week check in with my doc (6 weeks on Monday) and he said it's normal to be anywhere from 500-800 cals a day and between 40-55g of Protein a day. He and my nutritionist both agree that protein from food is where its at and not to worry about shakes or drinks anymore. It's also unrealistic to give a goal of 60g a day when we're eating so few calories.

Breakfast - fage plain greek yogurt; 1oz of flaxseed and a tsp of honey

lunch - 4oz of salmon and some sauteed spinach

dinner - homemade meatball, sashimi, salmon, tilapia, sweet potato mash

snack - string cheese but my doc recommended a slide of roast beef or turkey or any deli meat instead

Nutritionist recommended snacking on Peanut Butter, a 1/4 green apple or cucumber to help with acid.

Rmspenser, That menu sounds awesome :-)

Hi. I'm almost 4weeks out. Had surgery 10/29/14. Highest weight 305, surgery weight 297, current weight 273.6. I had no problems post-op, no pain. I only had gas the day of my surgery. I'm frustrated because since surgery I've only lost 11#. This is day 3 on soft/puréed foods. I seem to tolerate the foods well, just not much at a time. For the last week I've been feeling really tired. And I'm constipated,lol

@@ladybug, have you had your 4 wk check up yet? Try Phillips milk of magnesia for the constipation. You may be in a stall already. You did lose almost 30 pounds, your body has to adjust. I know how you feel, ive lost about 24 pounds and im 7 wks out tomorrow. Hang in there :-)

Thank you @@rmspencer for the info

@"peekaboo" I had my two week checkup already. I don't go back for 3 months. I did try MOM. It worked, a little too well lol! I think part of my problem is water retention. Before surgery I was on lasix, but they took me off it because it might cause dehydration.

Ladybug, I think I retain fluid too but haven't been on any meds for it. So I guess you lost a couple pounds after MOM :-)

Hi had my rny done October 25 2014 start weight 305 down to 258 I also have instagram would love to have friends who are going though all the changes and what not @itskariduh

Woops I meant September 25 ! Lol brain laps

Zero loss week last week. Ugh, I'm thinking carbs

I Will be 4 weeks post op this thursday . I was wondering am i the only one that Doesnt her trouble from their new stomach ? I dont get Hungry and i can follow my diet really well . Its Just i see alot of ppl mention they feel sick or some food made their stomach hurt, etc . Sometimes i wonder if they even cut my stomach jiji

@@Petunia1, I'm somewhat like you. I have had minimal issues with food. I've never thrown up . I recall fish hurting the first time but I tried it a Few weeks later and all is good.

However, unlike you, I do get hungry ( I'm in my 9th week). I have to be very diligent about watching my calories. This makes me nervous so early out. I hope by being mindful now, it will become second nature later on.