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NewNewMe    277

NewNewMe
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One month post op (surgery date 4/30/15):

1. Lost 25 lbs by week 3 post op.

2. Hit first stall - no loss in last week :(

3. I am never hungry!

4. Doc wants me to eat six small meals a day 60-80g Protein. This is a real chore! food is no longer enticing.

5. I seem to eat about 600 to 800 calories per day.

6. Getting Water in is extremely hard during busy workweek.

7. I have been super lethargic this last week.

Would love to hear from others in this similar timeframe.

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MassageMini    31

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Omg! Me too! I'm so freaking tired. Water sucks to get in. Forget about the Protein. I'm pretty overwhelmed and daily life is just a chore right now. I'm almost 4 weeks now. Down 25-30lbs.

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nugirl402    4

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One month as of the 28th.

Very tired. Added b complex Vitamin to get to help with it. Not even close on Protein goals. Kinda Water. Down about 25 pounds. Isn't it weird to just eat a few bites and be full? Message me if you like. I would love to have buddies to chat with.

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hello new me!    9

hello new me!
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Sleeved 5/13/15, down 22 lbs. I have stalled this week, it's been 4 days since I have lost any weight. I am also very tired, I have to have naps during the day! Glad to hear it's not just me, I was starting to get worried. I sip on Water all day but I'm still not getting down what I should. Thanks for sharing!

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NewNewMe    277

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Curious. Is it a downer to only have a few bites especially when it's something really good?

No, it is really weird. Eating is more of a chore. I am not wanting more even when it tastes good. You feel satisfied and not hungry. I don't know if or how much that will change. Right now food is not calling my name. I can definitely leave it but need to make sure I get my Protein in.

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NewNewMe    277

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Thanks all for your replies. I am also glad to hear I am not alone with the fatigue and the stall. My scale finally moved again today after an entire week. I hope it keeps going now.

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Dreamer33    11

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Dear New Me,

I was sleeved on 5/11 and was scheduled to go back to work on 6/1.. Going to have to postpone, am fatigued during the day and experiencing dizziness most days too. I swear I felt better week 1 than I do now.. I thought it was supposed to get better :(.. I'm drinking about 40-50 oz H2o but having difficulty getting in the Protein. Guess we just have to keep truckin!

Good luck to you and all sleevers .

Stats:

HW: 231

SW: 225

CW: 206

Height: 5'5

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NewNewMe    277

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Dear New Me,

I was sleeved on 5/11 and was scheduled to go back to work on 6/1.. Going to have to postpone, am fatigued during the day and experiencing dizziness most days too. I swear I felt better week 1 than I do now.. I thought it was supposed to get better :(.. I'm drinking about 40-50 oz H2o but having difficulty getting in the Protein. Guess we just have to keep truckin!

Good luck to you and all sleevers .

Stats:

HW: 231

SW: 225

CW: 206

Height: 5'5

Dizzy is not good. Are you using Protein Shakes or powders mixed in your food?

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Alleyhamilton    4

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I am 4 weeks post op. Omg what did I get into. I have lost 30 lbs and I am at a stalemate. I haven't been able to meet 64 oz of Water only 42. I'm unable to meet the Protein need with the shakes because they make me nauseated. However I am doing ok. It truly is a lifestyle change. I am glad I found this group.

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Alleyhamilton    4

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New to this app but I was sleeved on 5/1, I had major nausea and vomiting post op and ended up being readmitted upon discharge. I am currently doing ok but holding down fluids and getting the Protein shakes in are very difficult. Glad I have someone to talk to.

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skinnyrita    188

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Hi,

I'm new to this site too. I had VSG surgery on May 14th, weighed 216, now I am post surgery 16 days. The good news is I hit Onederland this week, where I haven't been in 3-4 years. The weight loss is thrilling, however the learning curve of the sleeve has been difficult. As several of you have said it is hard to get in Water and Protein. I went back to work last week, and now I wish I

d had an extra week or so to recover. I don' have much energy, even though I am walking and taking Vitamins. I guess it's a process to get the new way of eating down.

I am glad to meet some fellow-sleevers. We can get through this together!

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DebKel    2

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I had sleeve surgery on 5/14 have started eating 2 oz for dinner meal veggie cottage cheese, I have had same thing for last 3 nights dinner suggestions welcome to keep from not getting burnt out.

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DebKel    2

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Rita me and you are so close to surgery date. Congrats! I too find overwhelming not knowing what to do each day.

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