Hi. I'm almost 4 weeks post op. I posted a few weeks ago saying that I felt no restriction when I drank and was reassured that once I started real food, that would change. Well, I've just started chicken, eggs etc and still feel nothing. I don't know when to stop eating. I am always hungry. I've lost 12lbs in 4 weeks. What am I doing wrong?!? I feel like the sleeve just isn't working. Any advice please??

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

Can I ask why you stopped the pill?

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

Can I ask why you stopped the pill?

My surgeon required I be off of it for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I just never started it again.

I'm 33, but that's not to say my hormones aren't out of whack. I came off the pill for surgery. I go on Monday to have a chat. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks so much for sharing! I think we are in the same boat though! I'm losing, but I have to work a little harder. If I didn't measure, my calories would be too high! Did they give you a calorie goal?

Can I ask why you stopped the pill?

My surgeon required I be off of it for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I just never started it again.

Interesting...I wonder if that's standard. I just went back ON the pill a month ago and now I'm pursuing this procedure. :-/

Most surgeons require that you stop taking the pill a week or so before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Wondering if you are able to have more restriction now. I'm 1 week out and feel no restriction at all. I am very concerned! I'm still on mushy food, but I have yet to feel full. I can also drink a lot and fast without any problems. I discovered this because I absentmindedly chugged about 9oz of watered had no problem aside from my stomach "talking to me."

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I feel restriction, but it is with more food than I thought I would be able to eat. I follow the mantra, "it's not about how much you can stuff in there, but how little can you eat and feel satisfied?" The reality is I do feel satisfied by eating significantly less food. However, it may be more than some other Sleeve patients. Each person has their own journey and this is mine.

Edited April 16, 201610 yr by linzlou2000

Here are my stats:

Highest weight: 294

Surgery weight: 252 (10/19/15)

Current weight: 182

February 27, 2016---199.8 onderland

March 16, 2016---100.6 total lost

Progress:

October (252) - November (232): -20

November (232) - December (222): -10

December (222) - January (214): -8

January (214) - February (203): -11

February (203) - March (191): -12

March (191) - April ( ): current month

You look amazing!!!! Way to go!!!

Hi. I'm the original poster. 5 1/2 months out now and still have very little restriction. Saying that though, I am losing weight, albeit very slowly. I make sure that I always eat my protein first, drink plenty of water and make healthy food choices. I've learned that this process is very different for everyone and not to compsre

Hi. I'm the original poster. 5 1/2 months out now and still have very little restriction. Saying that though, I am losing weight, albeit very slowly. I make sure that I always eat my Protein first, drink plenty of Water and make healthy food choices. I've learned that this process is very different for everyone and not to compsre

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You are soooo right!!!! Don't compare!!!!

@@Linzlou question: what is your exercise schedule and caloric intake?

@@Linzlou question: what is your exercise schedule and caloric intake?

I get 10,000 steps daily and workout 2-4 times a week. One of my workouts is a class "Core and More". The other times is treadmill with some strength training. I eat between 900-1,300 calories. I log my food religiously. I def watch my carbs. I've never had a problem getting my protein in

@Linzloo2000

That's what I do, but it had been so hard to lose. I am wondering if it is my carb intake. How many mg of carbs are you taking in a day?

@Linzloo2000

That's what I do, but it had been so hard to lose. I am wondering if it is my carb intake. How many mg of carbs are you taking in a day?

My surgeon really wants all patients to keep their carbs low. He believes in a 2:1 ratio. So my protein is 90+ and carbs are below 50! If my carbs increase, I def don't lose. What are your carbs?