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I still feel quite weak and tired when I do much. I think this is largely because I'm still on liquids only. My surgeon advised that exercise should be limited to walking for six weeks rather than anything more high impact.


VSG 27th April 2019

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I tried the elliptical machine yesterday, and found that my energy was not enough and once I switched to walking on the treadmill I was able to walk for 40 minutes no problem. I will be doing the treadmill only for another couple of weeks. I also try to get in a lot of Water the first part of the day before I switch to pureed food.

VSG 29th April 2019.

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I tried the elliptical machine yesterday, and found that my energy was not enough and once I switched to walking on the treadmill I was able to walk for 40 minutes no problem. I will be doing the treadmill only for another couple of weeks. I also try to get in a lot of Water the first part of the day before I switch to pureed food.
VSG 29th April 2019.
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Not sure if it’s been asked, just wondering how are the April surgeries doing with weight loss. I had my surgery on 4/11 and just think I should be losing more.
HW 298
SW 287
CW 266

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My surgery was 4/9 before the surgery i was

268 and am 243 now I also think the weight loss is moving really slow

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Surgery was 4/24. Day of Surgery weight 298, today 263. Walking at least 1 hour or more 6 days a week, noticed that if I am not getting 600 - 800 cals intake per day weight loss stops cold. I also overdid it last week on a walk because I thought I was good and I was wiped out for 2 days. Walking works, walking too far or running or elliptical is a bridge too far at this point. Keep up the good work, the results will come

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My VSG was 4/2 - I am down 26 which does seem slow to me - but I realize this is going to be a complete life long switch - so slow and steady is fine. Too many diets in my past with large losses and even bigger gains, sadly. I know I need to exercise more and to ramp up my walking. I am doing some - but any motivations out there would be appreciated! I'm thankful the sleeve is keeping my eating way down - but I realize I am starting to feel hungrier as time goes on. Any tips for satisfying the hunger correctly would also help! I've still got a long road to go. Nice to see everyone's updates on here!

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My surgery date was 04/25 & so far I'm only down 8lbs. No energy to exercise right now. Doctor said I should walk 1hr 5 days a week

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I had my sleeve 4/22 I'm only down 13lb. My energy level is still low. Today was my 1st day back @ work. I came home exhausted

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Surgery was 4-25. I weighed in at 258, now I’m 240. I had a stall, but it’s moving again.

I’m feeling pretty good. I’m at the stage where I’m frustrated that I get tired faster than I’d like and that I can’t lift stuff. But, I’m back at work and walking/running again, which is helping me feel more normal.

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05/20/2019 12:44 AM, Jerseygal247 said:

Not sure if it’s been asked, just wondering how are the April surgeries doing with weight loss. I had my surgery on 4/11 and just think I should be losing more.

HW 298

SW 287

CW 266

Hi. I had surgery on 4/15/19. HW 378. DOS 319.8. CW 296.9. I’m happy with my progress. I lost the first 18 lbs in less than 2 weeks and because of the rapid weight loss my body went into self preservation mode and it stalled. But I’m moving again and I think its because I am finally able to get in more Protein and calories. I also walk about 2 miles and do a work out video at home about 5 days per week. So be patient. When you lose weight fast and then stop it’s your body’s natural reaction. Good luck!

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13 hours ago, ish_sheddingitall said:

Hi. I had surgery on 4/15/19. HW 378. DOS 319.8. CW 296.9. I’m happy with my progress. I lost the first 18 lbs in less than 2 weeks and because of the rapid weight loss my body went into self preservation mode and it stalled. But I’m moving again and I think its because I am finally able to get in more Protein and calories. I also walk about 2 miles and do a work out video at home about 5 days per week. So be patient. When you lose weight fast and then stop it’s your body’s natural reaction. Good luck!

Surgery is 4/22 down 25lbs but noticed a slow down the last few days. Getting my Protein in but only eating around 550 cal a day.

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On 5/19/2019 at 8:44 PM, Jerseygal247 said:

Not sure if it’s been asked, just wondering how are the April surgeries doing with weight loss. I had my surgery on 4/11 and just think I should be losing more.
HW 298
SW 287
CW 266

Hiya! I think we have similar stats - i didn't really lose much weight at all the first few weeks.

I gained 10 pounds post surgery from iv fluids. The last two weeks my weight loss has picked up.

I also increased my calories recently. I was eating like 450-480 calories a day but am trying to be somewhere in the 600's.

I walk 4 miles a day. I want to join the gym soon.

Surgery date 4/8

HW: 303 or 304

SW: 262 ( 272 pre liver shrink)

CW: 238.8

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On 05/22/2019 at 11:07, Beatsalad said:





Surgery is 4/22 down 25lbs but noticed a slow down the last few days. Getting my Protein in but only eating around 550 cal a day.


Yea I can only eat about 600-700 calories per day. I think the more we can eat eventually the more we’ll lose. But stalls are part of the process.

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Starting to pick up on the calories and eating more normal food. down 39 lbs and 58 since January(pre-surg)

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