I'm 4.5 months post op and doing pretty well. I've dropped 58 pounds in total, 48 since surgery. Currently, I'm losing at a snail's pace. I've lost nothing in the last week and a half, and had maybe lost a pound the week prior? Which is fine - not ideal, but fine. I'm keeping track of all of my meals via My Fitness Pal (Doc has me on 1000 calories/day) and am running 2.5 miles/4-5 times per week. I'm sure I hope the weight will come off eventually. Gah.

I'm having a hard time deciding what diet to follow - low carb or low fat. It seems that lower carb food items are higher in calories and in fat content, and low fat items are higher in carb and calorie counts. So, if I were to buy creamer for my coffee, I will stand at the refrigerated case and agonize over whether to buy the fat free creamer or the sugarfree creamer (interestingly enough, the creamers that are fat free AND sugarfree are twice the carbs). When I buy cheese, I debate on the full fat vs the reduced fat, the fats vs the carbs. Also, because my calories are being restricted to 1000/day (and I EASILY use THEM ALL), buying the full fat food means I will have to eat less, whereas buying the reduced fat food puts me over an ideal carb count.

What diet do you all follow? Low carb? Low fat? Little of both? I know that some of you have a hard time getting more than 700 calories a day in, but please don't make me feel like a piggy by pointing out to me how much more I eat than you.

Also, I'm including a recent before/after pic. I'm pretty happy with my results thus far, I just want to make the most of this surgery and lose as much weight as I can within the confines of the "Honeymoon Period." I still have about 70 pounds to lose, and would appreciate any advice you all have to help me on my way!

Edited October 23, 201510 yr by SleevePerry

Had my surgery on 4/27 so I am almost at my 6 month mark. I am down 125 pounds, but only 95 since day of surgery. I hit a stall every month! I actually only lose weight about 1 to 1.5 weeks out of the month. Now, I may lose 7 to 12 pounds in that timeframe, but that's how my weigh loss has been every month since I went on BC in July. It is frustrating to get on the scale everyday and then some days it says a pound higher. I say, "I only ate 650 calories yesterday and worked out for an hour, how could I have gained weight?" No clue! I don't know of the "honeymoon phase" everyone talks about. I have been working hard 5 to 7 days a week since week 2! I try to stick to high Protein and low carb plan.

"I only ate 650 calories yesterday and worked out for an hour, how could I have gained weight?"

Sounds like maybe you aren't eating enough? Too few calories for too long can really do a number on your metabolism. It's especially important to make sure you are eating enough calories to sustain your level of activity.

I tried going up to 800 to 900 and still the same. Some days I get 600 some days I get 900. My nutritionist says it's just how my body responds. Just discouraging when my hubby is losing 1 to 3 pounds every few days.

I eat high protein, lower carb. I do not count fat grams at all and haven't since my surgery. I eat full fat cheese, avocado, etc.

Sounds a lot like my story. I was sleeved 6/23/15 and have lost 59 pounds. These first 4 months have been a breeze, no sickness, weight falling off, not a single stall. Then it all came to a screeching halt 2 weeks ago! I exercise daily, have been switching it up to fool my body, log everything into My Fitness Pal and never cheat. I eat high protein and low carb.... Pretty much zero weight loss in 2 weeks..... So I guess this is my first stall. I average 700 calories a day as well. The only thing that has really changed for me recently has been bowel movements have slowed down, been adding Benefiber into my protein shakes daily but it's been probably 5 days. Maybe that's the reason for the stall!

I know I am less than a month out from my sleeve, but I was banded for 14 years and had a fill for 10+ of those years. I am amazed how fast you are all losing with the sleeve! I know it seems slow to some of you but the amounts you guys are quoting at 4 and 6 months seem staggering to me! I am guessing since it comes off quickly at the beginning then slows down that is what is getting some folks frustrated, but honestly, all the stats I see on this thread seem fantastic to me.

I found a great app called happy scale that I really like and might help some of you. It averages weight if you want it to or uses your actual weight but it gives you a graph showing you a smooth trajectory of your loss, sets up mini goals etc. Worth a shot.

Sounds a lot like my story. I was sleeved 6/23/15 and have lost 59 pounds. These first 4 months have been a breeze, no sickness, weight falling off, not a single stall. Then it all came to a screeching halt 2 weeks ago! I exercise daily, have been switching it up to fool my body, log everything into My Fitness Pal and never cheat. I eat high Protein and low carb.... Pretty much zero weight loss in 2 weeks..... So I guess this is my first stall. I average 700 calories a day as well. The only thing that has really changed for me recently has been bowel movements have slowed down, been adding Benefiber into my protein shakes daily but it's been probably 5 days. Maybe that's the reason for the stall!

If you are exercising, chances are 700 calories just aren't enough and that's why you've stalled. Your body is protecting itself by hanging onto those pounds and slowing your metabolism way down. Maybe try increasing your calorie intake and see if that breaks your stall?

@@SleevePerry please also consider the following for your coffee: FairLife milk is lower in carbs and higher in protein. What do I put in my coffee? Premier Protein vanilla shake. And I also like mine very white. Before surgery I was using unsweetened almond coconut milk from Almond Breeze. Its only 45 calories compared to 90 calories in a glass of SKIM milk and quite yummy. I am probably at the upper end of the calorie count. I do not really count calories or carbs or fats. I supplement with at least 50 grams of protein daily, and eat when I'm hungry. Generally avoid almost all sugar. My full fat cheese drawer runneth over. Dubliner is my favorite. I am still very much in the honeymoon period, but hope this helps.