I had my sleeve done Aug. 27, just looking for people to chat with about how things are going.

Wow theatrejo I'm way under 1000 calories. I'm sometimes under 600! This could explain the hair loss and recent fatigue because I just started cardio 2 weeks ago 3-4 times a week but haven't made any changes to my diet, including adding more calories. I just can't eat anymore after getting my Fluids and proteins in.

we need at least 1200 calories per day in order to maintain HEALTH and weight loss. ........if you have no appetite, protein shakes...protein...cheese.....my hair is falling out major, and went to a specialist of my own money. Under 1200 calories and no t enough protein and fluids is a disaster in long term health

Lealor but isn't the 1200 calorie range for a "normal" person that's trying to lose weight. I know someone 1 year post op and she still has trouble reaching that calorie range. I was told recently by another sleever not a nutritionist that at 5 months post op we should be consuming between 500-700 calories. Is this information incorrect? If so I need to see a nutri nutrionist asap lol

UalreadyKnow are you drinking decaffeinated coffee or regular?

@ProudMomof2 500-700 calories is not enough for nutrients. ive lost hair...been through hell. I paid a lot of money for this gastric dietician. 1000-1200 calories is mandatory for healthy weight loss. Now I was getting 700 calories, walking, gym 2 ties a week and was at a negative....not good. How can you keep strength up and energy. I am half bald because of the Vitamins and nutrients I was not getting from oral supplements. Not healthy. Its hard, but I feel better, look better and hair loss is better. I use avocados and a little more veggies tuna and my protein shakes and dip to get them in......

UalreadyKnow are you drinking decaffeinated coffee or regular?

decaf most of the time

Thanks lealor. I would love to see a gastric dietitian so I can educate myself properly. The current nutritionist is absolutely oblivious to the nutritional needs of someone post op but she was great pre op. Most of times she asked me to ask fellow sleevers from the support groups what they are eating at this point and use that as a guideline.

Proud- yes that's incorrect information.

Especially if there's exercise involved that's taking those calories away.

You will stop losing weight

Gástric sleeve on 8/20.. Sw:185/ current wt 143. I have 3 meals per day.(meat 3 oz/ couple tsp of rice Or pasta/ and veggies; egg; cheese; tuna; fish. I can eat everything only 2 to 3 bites ) I don't do protein shakes anymore. I have not stalled but My weekly wt los is 1-2 pound. Happy with my results and feel great. I don't count calories and have not started an exercise program. I do dance with 2 yrs old son almost everyday

Oh my hair is falling too. But I have thick and very short hair.

Thecat what's your goal weight if you don't mind me asking? You seem pretty small at 143 already

My ideal wt set up by Surgeon was 127lb but I would like to go down to to 135 . I was size 16-18 now I'm size 8-10.. No too much extra skin since

Hello!
My surgery was in Aug 25th, lost 79 lbs since then.

Weightloss stalling for last month or so.

In the beginning I was thining its holidays, but then the hair started to fall out.
I admit I became too reckless with my Water intake and also Protein, but I am eating a lot of beef Jerky and was hoping it would be enough.
Also I started to drink coffee again.

And DDP Yoga workouts.

I don't really know wht to do, I guess I'll just try to wait it out just doing my thing and trying to get back on track with water/protein, cutting all the coffee

If there is any support groups for Aug 2015, please speak up. I feel like I need it

I was sleeved August 25th. I've lost 43#. 78 since January 2015 HW of 245. 47 more to go. I really try to keep my protein intake 70-120 grams and 40-60 grams of carbs. I average about 1000 calories per day. I've had several stalls. I usually lose inches during the stalls. I'm happy with my progress.

What are some of you guys cravings or guilty pleasures since getting sleeved.

I eat at least 1 bag of the plain kettle cooked panera bread chips a week. They have almost no protein (like 2 grams ) but they so have "good fats" like the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Also I am completely obsessed with Davids jumbo original sunflower seeds. I buy the low sodium brand because they have a lot of salt but these are surprisingly high in protein. 1 serving size which is 1/4 a cup is 9 grams of protein. These also are filled with "good fats", The polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.

Because I do 2 protein shakes a day or 1 shake and a protein bar some days I feel like I need the chips or the sunflower seeds.lol. I just get tired of the sweet taste. But my weight-loss is still on track. As long as the scale keeps moving I'm fine