January 2019 sleevers

[DanaC84 1,116]

On 03/10/2019 at 05:41, audjoc said:

I had my surgery on 01/24 and lost 29.7 pounds so far. I haven't had too many hunger pains as of yet, and mainly due to poor planning on my part so I had to wait a little longer to eat safely. I feel more tired than I thought I would be at this point but know it is due to low calories. I generally eat between 500-600 calories a day. I should up that number but feel nervous or worried about it. I am losing between 2-3 pounds a week and want to stay at that amount. I think if I up my calories and exercise, it shouldn't be an issue but thinking it and doing it are two different things. So far the best moment-when I came back to school after winter holiday (which was 5 weeks in China), my students were amazed how much weight I lost. They kept saying, "Wow! You are so thin." I hugged everyone of them

If you’re losing and being successful at that amount I’d stick with it. My nutritionist upped mine because I wasn’t losing. She thought I might be in starvation mode. But I get the scared part for sure!! I was ! But amazingly for me, it worked

[NJV 2]

Awesome job! I have lost 33 lbs since Jan 16th and am happy with that but discouraged over the air I get in my stomach when I try to eat! I then get sick. Not always when I stick to Soup, cottage cheese, applesauce etc. Maybe ots too early to advance.

[Lucky in Steamboat 12]

I had my surgery on January 15th and I have lost 36 lbs and not one person has noticed. I am saddened by that and am concerned my scales are off. I am going to the Dr. tomorrow for a check up and will see by their scales. I have a feeling of being hungry and cannot seem to satisfy it. I am thinking of going back to shakes to get my Protein level back up. I can't eat that much and am having some challenges getting the protein in and am failing on the Water. My strength is good but I do get tired and feel weak. I have been consuming about 800-1000 calories a day. I recently ordered Daily Harvest on line and it has been a good option for food. I add unflavored Protein Powder to it and it seems to work but my mind and body needs to have something to really chew on. I guess I never realized what a foodie I was before.

I have a meeting with my dietician this week so hopefully she will give me some recipes to work on. Good luck to all.

[ADJ 8]

Sleeved 1/14, I have lost 31 pounds so far, which I'll take. I currently get in 600-700 calories a day. Usually 50-60 of Protein, so I've just started to again add protein powder to things again. Wish I had thought to take measurements, but my clothes are getting looser. So appreciate all the supportive people on this site. You ROCK!

[audjoc 33]

5 hours ago, Lucky in Steamboat said:

I had my surgery on January 15th and I have lost 36 lbs and not one person has noticed. I am saddened by that and am concerned my scales are off.

My Chinese coteachers and Chinese students noticed, NOT ONE OF MY 18 Foreign coworkers noticed. I think it may be two things: 1-They are too polite to mention it and/or 2. We are just too self-involved. Can you share a before and after picture. I did a lot of side by side collages and that was the only way I noticed.

[NJV 2]

I haven't taken any pictures. I have lost over 30 lbs and not many people say anything. I don't really care either. It will be obvious around 50 lbs but I am only concerned about me at this point.

[tashie123 46]

I have realized when you are overweight, people find it difficult to tell the difference. For instance, I had my surgery on January 31st and I have lost 40lbs since pre-surgery diet. My father made a comment about how he couldn't tell at all. He can only tell my face looks smaller. So I showed him a before picture and he was like WOW. I have a cousin who made similar comment. I think it has to be drastic for people to notice. But you know what counts? I notice. I can fit into my old clothes. I have clothes in all sizes and it makes me feel better. Stay positive! Take measurements. That helps.

[Lucky in Steamboat 12]

Yes I agree it is only about me at this point. I guess I was in denial as to how large I really was. I am excited moving forward.

[Ellens531 81]

I don't think anyone knows I've lost 50+ lbs total or 40+ lbs since surgery. I feel my clothes fitting so much better. I have more energy. I feel better. It will be interesting to see how much I have to lose for the people that see me every day to notice.

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[DanaC84 1,116]

On 03/11/2019 at 09:42, Ellens531 said:

I don't think anyone knows I've lost 50+ lbs total or 40+ lbs since surgery. I feel my clothes fitting so much better. I have more energy. I feel better. It will be interesting to see how much I have to lose for the people that see me every day to notice.

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Congratulations on your losses! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I figure it’s probably as hard for my family to see it as it is for me! Unless I see pics side by side it’s not so drastic. But they do notice when clothes are fitting loose

[DanaC84 1,116]

Curious if anyone in the January group has begun to experience Hair loss yet?

[Ellens531 81]

Curious if anyone in the January group has begun to experience Hair loss yet?

I haven't experienced it but I am going in for a drastic cut tomorrow just to help my hair. I plan on just below the shoulders so its about a 6" cut since I've just been growing it

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[DanaC84 1,116]

1 hour ago, Ellens531 said:

I haven't experienced it but I am going in for a drastic cut tomorrow just to help my hair. I plan on just below the shoulders so its about a 6" cut since I've just been growing it

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How exciting!! Take before and after pics!!

[Johnny B 96]

Started my journey with the nutritionist last week of May, 2018. Surgery January 2, 2019.

As of March 20th....down 90lbs.

Edited March 26, 2019 by Johnny B

[DanaC84 1,116]

On 03/26/2019 at 13:36, Johnny B said:

Started my journey with the nutritionist last week of May, 2018. Surgery January 2, 2019.

As of March 20th....down 90lbs.

That is phenomenal Johnny !!! And I gotta say, that dog is the cutest thing ever! Again, congrats 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻