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1 minute ago, redhead_che said:

My surgery was 11/28. I’m meeting my Protein and fluid goals fairly easily, but this exercise thing has been killer! I walk at least a mile a day, but any slight hill I’m huffing and puffing! Can’t wait to have a little more energy but I’ll push through it until then and give myself some grace.

Way to go for only 2 weeks out! Your energy will start to come back, and those hills will get easier and easier as the weight comes off. Just make sure not to push yourself too hard in the first month before you are completely healed up. The last thing you want is a set back.

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How can I tell if fatigue is natural or from not eating enough calories? I'm exactly 5 weeks out, I'm not exactly exaughsted (I feel pretty good actually) but I have some massive brain fog, like my brain has reverted to a rather primitive state. I'm hitting my numbers Protein wise but idk

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On 12/18/2017 at 10:37 AM, Mhy12784 said:

How can I tell if fatigue is natural or from not eating enough calories? I'm exactly 5 weeks out, I'm not exactly exaughsted (I feel pretty good actually) but I have some massive brain fog, like my brain has reverted to a rather primitive state. I'm hitting my numbers Protein wise but idk

Sounds like it could be your body adjusting to the lower calories still. I'm about 4 weeks out and experiencing the same thing!

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Hi! I was sleeved on 11/29 (Wednesday) and the only pain I had was from the gas.. I’ve been hit by a car and the gas pains hurt worse than that! Lol. I got to go home Thursday morning once I was able to keep down 12 ounces of Water. I was back to work on light duty on Monday. I work as a correctional officer in a high security prison. The first few days after surgery it took me about 1.5 hours to drink a full Protein shake.. now it takes me 30 min. I’ve had to problem meeting my protein goals, even exceeding them and my liquids. At first I was regretting my decision because I was in so much pain but I am 29 lbs lighter and so much happier and I’m only 3 weeks post op. I can’t wait to be cleared for weight lifting and back to full duty at work! I miss throwing people around lol,


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I was sleeved on 11/21. In those 28 days I’ve lost 28lbs. But it’s been a week with not a pound gone. I exercise 5 days a week on the elliptical for 40 minutes at moderate intensity. I meet my Protein goal each day, but keep my calories between 300 and 500 (not on purpose, that’s just all I can fit). I know people talk about stalls, but I’m not even a full month out. I can’t help but feel like I’m doing something wrong.

SW:247
CW: 219
GW: 120
HT: 5’0”


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I got my sleeve done about a month ago and my appetite is suddenly crazy strong. I'm hungry all the time. Anyone else dealing with this?

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6 hours ago, amybeth150 said:

I was sleeved on 11/21. In those 28 days I’ve lost 28lbs. But it’s been a week with not a pound gone. I exercise 5 days a week on the elliptical for 40 minutes at moderate intensity. I meet my Protein goal each day, but keep my calories between 300 and 500 (not on purpose, that’s just all I can fit). I know people talk about stalls, but I’m not even a full month out. I can’t help but feel like I’m doing something wrong.

SW:247
CW: 219
GW: 120
HT: 5’0”

Hi Amy,

It's possible that you're not eating enough. What is your daily food intake like? What kinds of foods are you eating for each meal?

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1 minute ago, bogglesauce said:

I got my sleeve done about a month ago and my appetite is suddenly crazy strong. I'm hungry all the time. Anyone else dealing with this?

I wouldn't say it's crazy strong, but I'm definitely hungrier more often. I got mine done on 11/20, and I've noticed an uptick for sure. I find that once I start eating, it goes away really quickly. Like, I'll make a delicious meal that I really want to eat, take two bites, and pack the rest for lunch! I admit though, I got nervous when I felt hungry because I kept hearing that I just wouldn't be hungry at all, and I thought something was wrong. Not at all--just part of the process :)

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4 hours ago, bogglesauce said:

I got my sleeve done about a month ago and my appetite is suddenly crazy strong. I'm hungry all the time. Anyone else dealing with this?

I wouldn't say crazy but yes my appetite has spiked significantly the last week (I'm 5 weeks out) but my diet is drastically changing this week. Can eat much more and a wider selection of foods now. Will see how this plays out over the next week or two, but I feel like I can eat sort of like a normal person now. Just waiting to add in salads fresh veggies and nuts the next couple weeks

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My appetite has increased but I don’t eat as much as I should. I still get as much of my Protein as possible from Isopure and premier so I don’t have room or feel like eating once I hit those 70 grams.


HW: 282.2
SW: 255.4
CW: 226

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Hi Amy,
It's possible that you're not eating enough. What is your daily food intake like? What kinds of foods are you eating for each meal?

I have a Protein Shake for Breakfast with 32g of Protein, about 1.5 oz of tuna or turkey and .5oz of some veggie for lunch. dinner is whatever I cook my family, so last night was 1.5 oz of shrimp with sautéed peppers and the night before was the same amount of pork tenderloin and some green Beans. Most of the dinners I cook are lean protein and veggies. I’m starting to think you may be right about the calories, as many others have been saying it too. It’s just hard because if I eat more than 2oz at a time I get sick. On top of that I’m never hungry. But, maybe finding a way to add Protein Powder to meals? I don’t know and am open to suggestions on how to add another 300 calories.


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I had my sleeve on 11/29. I’m down 24 lbs and onto a purée diet. I’m so glad to be off Full Fluids. I just went back to work today and feel great. I also hit the gym this morning at work. I haven’t been there since my pre op. I’ve been walking at home. The gals there stopped in their tracks and told me I looked amazing! They have no idea I had surgery. I didn’t share with a lot of people.


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On 12/20/2017 at 7:16 PM, wiscogal said:

I had my sleeve on 11/29. I’m down 24 lbs and onto a purée diet. I’m so glad to be off Full Fluids. I just went back to work today and feel great. I also hit the gym this morning at work. I haven’t been there since my pre op. I’ve been walking at home. The gals there stopped in their tracks and told me I looked amazing! They have no idea I had surgery. I didn’t share with a lot of people.

Congrats! That's awesome.

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