Does anyone regret having surgery?

On 11/28/2018 at 03:23, ummyasmin said:

Could you be not eating enough? Like when the body goes into starvation mode and the metabolism essentially slows to a crawl?

I’m not sure. I saw my nutritionist 2 weeks after surgery and that’s what she told me to eat. And now I don’t see her again until December 13th. Do you know how many calories I should be eating (7 weeks post sleeve)?! I know everyone’s surgical team gives different advice - I’m just wondering what others are doing. Thanks!!

15 minutes ago, CyndieRI said:

8 hours ago, ummyasmin said:

Could you be not eating enough? Like when the body goes into starvation mode and the metabolism essentially slows to a crawl?

I’m not sure. I saw my nutritionist 2 weeks after surgery and that’s what she told me to eat. And now I don’t see her again until December 13th. Do you know how many calories I should be eating (7 weeks post sleeve)?! I know everyone’s surgical team gives different advice - I’m just wondering what others are doing. Thanks!!

I would call your NUT for sure! She may have some good insight for you. I feel like she could give you personalized information.

My team has me on 3 meals & 2 snacks a day. With protein & water goals and fat, sugar, and carb limits, as well as foods not to eat. No calorie limitations. When you eat within those limitations, the calories naturally follow. My team gives everyone individual protein goals based on their stats.

I lost fast in my first 4 weeks as well but I have been in a 2 week stall. I meet with my team on Friday. I’m expecting them to tell me to increase my protein & water but stay the course.

I only regret I didn’t do it earlier. Life changing. No I have to figure out keeping it off.
HW 255
SW 234 5/9/18
CW 152

Congratulations. Did you have the sleeve? How much exercise do you do?

Nope. Not even for 1 millisecond.

I'm so grateful for this surgery, my team, and you guys. And LOVE having my life back. I only regret waiting so long to do it.

On 11/28/2018 at 03:23, ummyasmin said:

Could you be not eating enough? Like when the body goes into starvation mode and the metabolism essentially slows to a crawl?

I’m not sure. I saw my nutritionist 2 weeks after surgery and that’s what she told me to eat. And now I don’t see her again until December 13th. Do you know how many calories I should be eating (7 weeks post sleeve)?! I know everyone’s surgical team gives different advice - I’m just wondering what others are doing. Thanks!!

On 11/27/2018 at 9:24 PM, Hrsnjs said:

Slow losers club here!! I'm at 16lbs and five weeks post op. It's still within the range of what's normal/expected for my starting weight of 243. It's hard not to compare to others, though. Has anyone lost pretty slowly but still reached goal?? I don't mind a slower pace...what I worry about is that losing little amounts will mean not losing much total, overall.

I'll be the treasurer! Losing slowly since the start.

Like others- Just regret not doing it sooner .
The first month was tough physically and emotionally though!

I hope things gets better for you

I’m not sure. I saw my nutritionist 2 weeks after surgery and that’s what she told me to eat. And now I don’t see her again until December 13th. Do you know how many calories I should be eating (7 weeks post sleeve)?! I know everyone’s surgical team gives different advice - I’m just wondering what others are doing. Thanks!!

I hesitate to give you definitive advice a) because following your surgeon and nutritionist is the best thing to do and I'm a bypass not a sleeve. I eat max. 1000 a day but I've cut out carbs except for non - starchy veggies and beans. So no bread, crackers, pasta, rice, potatoes etc. Plenty of water and firm protein first.

I'll be the treasurer! Losing slowly since the start.

I'm in awe of you! So there is hope for us yet!!

No regrets, best decision ever!!

4 hours ago, ummyasmin said:

I'm in awe of you! So there is hope for us yet!!

There is always hope!

On 11/27/2018 at 8:24 PM, Hrsnjs said:

Slow losers club here!! I'm at 16lbs and five weeks post op. It's still within the range of what's normal/expected for my starting weight of 243. It's hard not to compare to others, though. Has anyone lost pretty slowly but still reached goal?? I don't mind a slower pace...what I worry about is that losing little amounts will mean not losing much total, overall.

yes. I was a slow loser (lost 16 lbs the first month) and lost 100% of my excess weight - over 200 lbs. Your commitment to your program will make *far* more difference to your success than your rate of weight loss.

It's so good to hear the vets who were slow losers but got to goal [emoji106]

Can i just mention in the interest of keeping perspective. Average weight loss post surgery is 2-4lbs/week with the most coming off (usually) within the first 2 months.

Losing 16lbs in 5 weeks is actually smack in the middle of expected rol (rate of loss). 16/5=3.2lbs/week. That's actually quite a lovely rate of loss. Rejoice and be glad people of earth!

yes. I was a slow loser (lost 16 lbs the first month) and lost 100% of my excess weight - over 200 lbs. Your commitment to your program will make *far* more difference to your success than your rate of weight loss.

I want to frame this statement, lol. Great motivator for me. Congrats on your success!