August Sleevers-How are you doing??

[KateBruin 344]

I ate something too fast this weekend and felt like I was going to die. I feel that I have lost more but my husband (who I made him do this) is not permitted to let me near the scale unless its Tuesday.
Other that that, I feel great! I have some of my energy back and then a some.
Question, how do you know you have overeaten? Is it kind of like when you are watching the TV and have a bag of chips and the next thing you know its gone? How long after you overate did the hurtful feeling come?

When I overate it was under 5 oz of food (I'm allowed 6) and it was literally from one bite to the next. It wasn't pain per se but this fullness in my chest and throat like I could literally feel the food backed up. I get more pain pain if I eat too fast, this was so uncomfortable to the max and it was nearly instant.

[Allie589 171]

When I overate it was under 5 oz of food (I'm allowed 6) and it was literally from one bite to the next. It wasn't pain per se but this fullness in my chest and throat like I could literally feel the food backed up. I get more pain pain if I eat too fast, this was so uncomfortable to the max and it was nearly instant.

That totally happens to me to, especially with chicken, and I only eat it super moist. Sometimes I wonder if my esophagus is too tight from my hernia repair and I need to get it dilated. I'm nervous to go see my surgeon bc I think he will just say, "you're eating too fast or taking too big of bites." I am trying to be super conscientious with my eating so if I do need to go talk to him, I can be sure it isn't "user error."


5'7 Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 226 At 5 weeks post op GW: 150

[trying4me 56]

When I overate it was under 5 oz of food (I'm allowed 6) and it was literally from one bite to the next. It wasn't pain per se but this fullness in my chest and throat like I could literally feel the food backed up. I get more pain pain if I eat too fast, this was so uncomfortable to the max and it was nearly instant.

That is totally how it happened for me. 1 Bute I was good, the next in pain. It was super intense pressure in my stomach and chest.

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[Véronique 238]

8 hours ago, Allie589 said:

That totally happens to me to, especially with chicken, and I only eat it super moist. Sometimes I wonder if my esophagus is too tight from my hernia repair and I need to get it dilated. I'm nervous to go see my surgeon bc I think he will just say, "you're eating too fast or taking too big of bites." I am trying to be super conscientious with my eating so if I do need to go talk to him, I can be sure it isn't "user error."


5'7 Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 226 At 5 weeks post op GW: 150

Well, seeing your surgeon is important because you're fearing the worst case scenario. Best case, you've helped to diagnose a problem and hopefully, it can get fixed.

[KateBruin 344]

That totally happens to me to, especially with chicken, and I only eat it super moist. Sometimes I wonder if my esophagus is too tight from my hernia repair and I need to get it dilated. I'm nervous to go see my surgeon bc I think he will just say, "you're eating too fast or taking too big of bites." I am trying to be super conscientious with my eating so if I do need to go talk to him, I can be sure it isn't "user error."


5'7 Sleeved 8/7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 226 At 5 weeks post op GW: 150

If it helps ease your mind, I didn't have a hiatal hernia so mine wouldn't be too tight from a repair and we experience the same thing. Don't be nervous to ask your surgeon (or his PA/NP) if you're really worried.

Like 2 weeks out from surgery, on a Friday night I realized I suddenly had a stitch protruding from my incision and it hurt. I knew it wasn't an emergency but 1. It was the weekend and 2. I needed someone to ease my mind so I paged the on call surgeon. I'm glad I did because 4 weeks out it's still there.

[Amy1234 37]

Yea the stall is so annoying

[BigAussieGirl 162]

I've lost 1.5 kg in 5 days - it seems the stall is over, if the weight loss says at this moderate pace I'll be happy.

[KimmerAnn 31]

yay. Good job.

I still haven't lost anymore. Frankly, I'm possed!!

[Janet610 76]

I stalled around week three too. Saw the dr today for my 5-6 week post op visit. Down 48.8 lbs since started pre op diet. Managing about 3-3.5oz of a turkey burger or chicken now. Still struggling to get the Water in but overall they were pleased with my progress. Hoping my stall doesn't revisit.....

[trying4me 56]

I think stalls happen and we just have to face them. I upped my Protein and broke mine in 4 days, I am still pretty early on, 3 weeks tomorrow. But I totally stressed it too. I am down 20 lbs since surgery. 36 since preop diet. I don't see it myself but my clothes fit differently and my hubby sees it.

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[Véronique 238]

I have enough data to confirm that I've beaten last week's inexplicable weight gain. Over the past few days, not only have I lost all the weight I gained over the previous week but as of today, I'm at a lower point on the scale than I was the day before the gain started, being down 0,4 kg (0,8 lbs for the Americans here) from my lowest point and down 1 kg (2,2 lbs) since yesterday.

[Véronique 238]

10 hours ago, trying4me said:

I think stalls happen and we just have to face them. I upped my Protein and broke mine in 4 days, I am still pretty early on, 3 weeks tomorrow. But I totally stressed it too. I am down 20 lbs since surgery. 36 since preop diet. I don't see it myself but my clothes fit differently and my hubby sees it.

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I think mine might have been Protein related. Over this past week, I've been tracking my protein intake and noticed that now that I'm tracking my numbers and being very intentional about my protein and Water intake, the stall was able to break.

... Also, on another note, I was at King Soopers the other day and saw protein-infused water in the diet/exercise supplements section of the store. I was intrigued to try it out but considering it's $10 for four bottles, my attitude quickly shifted to "screw that".

[lindabalseca 373]

went to my 6 weeks post op appointment. I am 60# down from pre op and from the last time i saw them 1 week post op 8/17 i am 18# down. they said weight wise going good but i need to tweak my habits to be more on their program. by that i need to eat much slower. wait 30 min b/a for drinking. weigh my food. eat more often and not wait so long. not take Water pills as often and ease up on the laxatives. the biggest one they want me to change is to not weigh myself everyday. that one is hard. i asked why sometimes i can eat more sometimes than other times and they said not to compare to what other people are eating but eat until im not hungry not till im full.

[Véronique 238]

2 minutes ago, lindabalseca said:

went to my 6 weeks post op appointment. I am 60# down from pre op and from the last time i saw them 1 week post op 8/17 i am 18# down. they said weight wise going good but i need to tweak my habits to be more on their program. by that i need to eat much slower. wait 30 min b/a for drinking. weigh my food. eat more often and not wait so long. not take Water pills as often and ease up on the laxatives. the biggest one they want me to change is to not weigh myself everyday. that one is hard. i asked why sometimes i can eat more sometimes than other times and they said not to compare to what other people are eating but eat until im not hungry not till im full.

That's a terrible piece of advice. What if you don't have hunger cravings? I know after my surgery, I don't, so that would be woefully irresponsible advice to give.

[lindabalseca 373]

3 minutes ago, Véronique said:

That's a terrible piece of advice. What if you don't have hunger cravings? I know after my surgery, I don't, so that would be woefully irresponsible advice to give.

that response was because i felt like i was eating too much. my problem though i can go all day especially on the weekend and not eat all day but then later i feel hungry and a couple times over ate. so she told me to try just 2 ounces of something throughout the day so i dont get to that point