November sleevers here

[Fabtastic 6]

Got my sleeve on the 28th. Gas was bad. Home now. When I drink it hurts. Maybe I'm taking to big of sips? Feels like a bomb hitting my stomach. But I did have hernia repair too.

We share some commonalities... my surg was 11/28... when I woke up they told me I had hernia repair done! I was released from hospital on the 29th! I took it easy that day sticking to clear fluids! But on the 30th I tried all day to get Protein in... I managed about 40grms. Today is a new day, I have already had two shot glasses full of protein drink!!! Yes it makes you feel full, like a bomb hit your stomach!!! I been told no more than 1 to 2 oz at a time!!!

[sinead 19]

Sleeved 11/07. On soft foods. On a stall with weight loss. But otherwise in good health. Still sore getting out of bed and can’t wait to go back driving as suffering from cabin fever!!! Don’t see the scale moving down but have noticed the weight loss in my clothes!

[CamillaCallie 179]

So I've been on a 3 day stall now and can't figure it out. Well, it might have to do with not having a BM in a while. I took some milk of magnesia this morning I pray it works. It's been 2 weeks and I take a stool softener every day so I'm starting to freak out. Any advice?

[Patrick powers 41]

I know what you mean I haven't lost anything in around 6 days now and I'm very discouraged. But I had the same problem. Milk of magnesia worked for me but I have to the some every few days. They told me that the Protein Shakes caused Constipation and it would get better after I'm on solid foods. If it doesn't get better you probably need to contact your Dr about it

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[GlennaMary 19]

8 minutes ago, sinead said:

Sleeved 11/07. On soft foods. On a stall with weight loss. But otherwise in good health. Still sore getting out of bed and can’t wait to go back driving as suffering from cabin fever!!! Don’t see the scale moving down but have noticed the weight loss in my clothes!

Hi! My doc said I could drive as long as I don’t take pain meds. And I was sleeved 11/22!

I wasnplanning I’m getting out this weekend for a bit.

Doc also said I could likely expect a stall in my loss around 4-6 weeks, sounds like where you are!

Keep up the good work! 😘

[GlennaMary 19]

6 minutes ago, CamillaCallie said:

So I've been on a 3 day stall now and can't figure it out. Well, it might have to do with not having a BM in a while. I took some milk of magnesia this morning I pray it works. It's been 2 weeks and I take a stool softener every day so I'm starting to freak out. Any advice?

Did they tell u to weigh yourself daily? It fluctuates so much, I would do once or twice a week. Don’t worry! Hang in there! Drink more water! 😊

[bogglesauce 238]

15 minutes ago, CamillaCallie said:

So I've been on a 3 day stall now and can't figure it out. Well, it might have to do with not having a BM in a while. I took some milk of magnesia this morning I pray it works. It's been 2 weeks and I take a stool softener every day so I'm starting to freak out. Any advice?

Prune juice! Specifically Sunsweet Plum Smart Light. Worked for me!

[CamillaCallie 179]

Did they tell u to weigh yourself daily? It fluctuates so much, I would do once or twice a week. Don’t worry! Hang in there! Drink more water! [emoji4]

No, the recommended weekly but I get too excited! Definitely need to start weighing in once or twice though so I don't freak out. And you're so right, more water!! Thank you!

[JavaKnut 104]

1 hour ago, CamillaCallie said:

So I've been on a 3 day stall now and can't figure it out. Well, it might have to do with not having a BM in a while. I took some milk of magnesia this morning I pray it works. It's been 2 weeks and I take a stool softener every day so I'm starting to freak out. Any advice?

Definitely contact your doctor and make sure they do not have any concerns. They told me as long as I am passing gas it is not a blockage, just more of a slowdown. Definitely is uncomfortable and makes it very hard to go as you aren't supposed to push hard. I definitely see a stall in daily weight loss if I don't have a BM. When I was on Clear Liquids only, I was going as much as 3-4 times a day - liquid lightning! Granted I was also on a antibiotic for that week as well. Once I moved to full liquids and more Protein it backed me up a bit and slowed me down on going.

The weight stalls I see go away each time I get a BM if I get stopped up for a day or so. I am averaging 1-2lbs a day easily. Some days I swing as much as 3-3.5.

[JavaKnut 104]

10 hours ago, Mhy12784 said:

40 pounds = 20 inches? A typo somewhere?

No typo - over 42lbs now, and that's 20 total inches. Every Sunday my wife helps me take a variety of photos in the same spot, same clothes (and down to skivvies just for me and family to reference), and then I grab the measuring tape and I use the "Body Sizes" app on my phone to track measurements for Waist, Hips, Chest, Biceps, Thigh, Forearm, Calf, Neck, Shoulders. I then take those numbers and put them into the Baritastic app, which tells me I am over 20in lost.

I also track my heart rate, blood sugar, blood pressure, Water, walking, exercise and all through the Samsung Health app and the Samsung watch I wear.

I use "Hydro Coach" to track my water intake - which integrates and sends the info into the Samsung app.

It is great having all my numbers on hand for when I have my Dr and nutritionist appointments. I can pull up graphs and show them my progress on all of it.

[CamillaCallie 179]

Definitely contact your doctor and make sure they do not have any concerns. They told me as long as I am passing gas it is not a blockage, just more of a slowdown. Definitely is uncomfortable and makes it very hard to go as you aren't supposed to push hard. I definitely see a stall in daily weight loss if I don't have a BM. When I was on clear liquids only, I was going as much as 3-4 times a day - liquid lightning! Granted I was also on a antibiotic for that week as well. Once I moved to full liquids and more Protein it backed me up a bit and slowed me down on going.
The weight stalls I see go away each time I get a BM if I get stopped up for a day or so. I am averaging 1-2lbs a day easily. Some days I swing as much as 3-3.5.

This is really insightful, thank you! Yeah I was the same, I was averaging 1.8-2.5 pounds a day.

[JavaKnut 104]

1 minute ago, CamillaCallie said:

This is really insightful, thank you! Yeah I was the same, I was averaging 1.8-2.5 pounds a day.

I am working on trying to get some more Fiber in my mushy foods this week. Next week I will move to soft foods which will make it easier to intake it. I found some cottage cheese that has some added fiber and some fortified milk. Hopefully those will help for the next few days.

Also the biggest help is to make sure you are getting your Water intake. I set my goal for 70oz daily and am routinely able to exceed that. The water apps I was using were telling me to intake 110-120oz a day based on my weight. I also try to make the majority of my daily water be actual water. Granted, premier Proteins count 11oz each (I do at least 3 a day). I try to only have one of the Vitamin Water Zero (or drinks like that) be part of my count. I am not fond of fake sugar, but with having to avoid real sugar these days I try to keep my intake of the fake stuff as low as I can.

[CamillaCallie 179]

The milk of magnesia worked! Thanks everyone - I definitely need to hydrate more, I'm trying to drink as much as possible. I go anywhere from 40-64oz. And that's not good enough. Working on it though!

[JavaKnut 104]

My first week I would measure everything in 2oz servings into a small glass or little condiment-like bowl. I kept an eye on my clock on the wall and knew that I needed to finish those 2oz each 15 mins. Sometimes I would substitute 2oz of Jello just to have some mouth feel. That got me on track very quickly. At the top of every hour the 2oz were Protein Drinks - either Isopure the first 3 days, or Premier Protein once I moved to thick liquids. I stopped measuring on week 2 as I know how much I can sip. I know I can take 1oz sips now and do my 2-3oz in just a matter of a couple minutes at the most. I am still hitting the top of the hour with Protein, although now I can mix in hummus, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.

It is very easy to slip and get distracted and lose track of time. Just keep on it. The more you set a schedule and routine early on, the easier it is to keep up with and will establish automatic reminders for yourself.

[CamillaCallie 179]

My first week I would measure everything in 2oz servings into a small glass or little condiment-like bowl. I kept an eye on my clock on the wall and knew that I needed to finish those 2oz each 15 mins. Sometimes I would substitute 2oz of Jello just to have some mouth feel. That got me on track very quickly. At the top of every hour the 2oz were Protein drinks - either Isopure the first 3 days, or Premier Protein once I moved to thick liquids. I stopped measuring on week 2 as I know how much I can sip. I know I can take 1oz sips now and do my 2-3oz in just a matter of a couple minutes at the most. I am still hitting the top of the hour with protein, although now I can mix in hummus, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc.
It is very easy to slip and get distracted and lose track of time. Just keep on it. The more you set a schedule and routine early on, the easier it is to keep up with and will establish automatic reminders for yourself.

Thank you so much for the tips!