Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

1 hour ago, pdamoci said:

I am 3 weeks post op. Can someone please tell many how many ounces I’m supposed be eating of cream Soups, ricotta cheese, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, etc?

I'm supposed to have 2 oz of those kind or things, with the inclusion of 2 oz of protein shake, 6 times a day. If it's clear broth or protein shake, sometimes I have a bit more.

What's your weight loss goals

Height: 5'3"

Surgery Date: 10/29/18

Highest Weight: 237
Surgery Weight: 210
Current Weight: 198
Goal Weight: 140

Also can you tell me a good stool softener or laxative that's ok for us to use.

16 hours ago, mamadownsizing said:

I have a 5th incision where a drain was placed (my surgeon's choice with sleeves) and it is healed but still tender and has days where even bending hurts. The rest are fine. I think it's just a lot of healing going on.

I'm doubting myself this week... weight loss has really slowed 5 weeks out and I'm scared of it not working. I am eating the right amounts, Protein, etc... just this irrational fear that it's stopped working somehow.

I feel the exact same way. I’ve only lost 1 lb in the last week or so and I’m feeling like that’s it for me. I know it’s irrational but it’s scary!

What's your weight loss goals

Height: 5'3"

Surgery Date: 10/29/18

Highest Weight: 237
Surgery Weight: 210
Current Weight: 198
Goal Weight: 140

Also can you tell me a good stool softener or laxative that's ok for us to use.

Height also 5'3"
Surgery date 10/22/18
Highest Weight: 320
Surgery weight: 243
Current weight: 229
Goal weight: 160 (set by my surgeon)

I was told we can use colace as a softener and occasionally senekot as a laxative. [emoji6]

Hi All! Sleeved 10/24 here. HW 309, SW 287, CW 277. Having a hard time with constipation. Hoping that’s why the scale hasn’t moved much. It’s discouraging but I keep telling myself it will come!

Sleeved 10/1, HW 227, SW 213, CW 194. I’m not thrilled with my results but trying to hang in there. Congrats to all!!

Height: 5'9”

Surgery Date: 10/29/18

Highest Weight: 316
Surgery Weight: 295
Current Weight: 282
Goal Weight: 219 (This likely seems high to most people, considering many of you HAD surgery at this weight. My doc sets the goal at 60% of EWL - which is the average weight loss for the sleeve. He said its likely I’ll lose 12-15 BMI points. I like that he’s conservative because it sets more realistic ideas for me. If I lose more, great. If I “only” get to 220, I’ve still lost almost 100 lbs)

Surgery date: 10/31/18
Height 5’9”
Highest weight 298
Surgery weight 270
Current weight 262
Goal weight 195

I just want to weigh under 200lbs once in my adult life. Lol. I’ve been over 200 since I was 14. I’m 43 now.

It took me a while to figure out how to get all the fluids and protein but yesterday it just all clicked. Yay! Now I just need to get cleared for purée foods so I can get some more calories in! Currently only getting 350-400/day and with all the walking I’m doing it’s leaving me pretty exhausted. ? this board has been a great resource to me and I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.

1 hour ago, Bhealthy8288 said:

Hi All! Sleeved 10/24 here. HW 309, SW 287, CW 277. Having a hard time with constipation. Hoping that’s why the scale hasn’t moved much. It’s discouraging but I keep telling myself it will come!

Hi I was sleeved 10/26 and my scale has not moved in 6 days! I’m doing the right amount of fluids and doing brisk walks for 2 miles every day and nothing is coming off

Sleeved 10/11
Highest weight. 297
Surgery weight. 289
Current weight. 260
Goal weight. 180

Sleeved 10/11
HW: 308
SW: 285
CW: 258
GW: 158

Height 5'4"
Surgery date 10/23/18
Highest Weight: 217
Surgery weight: 207
Current weight: 196
Goal weight: 125

Sleeved 10/17
Height: 5’10
SW: 277
CW: 249
GW: 180
Constipation issues (lifelong situation) but no pouch complications so far.

Hi Grapefruit Ive got major constipation too Im on week 4 and had senokat last night but no movement ,

Hi Grapefruit Ive got major constipation too Im on week 4 and had senokat last night but no movement ,

I took Miralax this morning with 4 oz of warm water. It worked great. Great meaning I had a BM within 30 minutes. I was back up a few weeks as well. Maybe now my scale will move.