wantobeskinny

Good Luck! Congrats on your WLS decision!

Congrats!! Can't wait to have lost that much

I am in the middle of my fourth week and have been at a stall for at least 10 to 14 days (not sure when it started). How long does this first stall usually last? I am really frustrated with it. I think it is normal, but I don't know how long not losing is normal. Anybody know? Thanks, Rachel

Thanks for your input everyone! Hoping we make it through these stalls sooner than later!

As for the weight gain, you very well could be gaining muscle since you are in the gym 5 times a week! Hope you are able to figure out the pain and get to feeling better soon!

I hope your are able to get your drain out soon! That will probably make you feel a lot better. As for the stall, I am in my 4th week and have been at a stall for a week and a half to two weeks! I think it is normal, but I am wondering how long it will last.... kinda frustrating!! Good luck, Rachel

Hi Smilecharmer, Your liquid diet varies depending on what your surgeon says. But, mine was 4 protein shakes a day (5 or less net carbs), 1 low carb yogurt, 1 sugar-free pudding. I could have unlimited sugar-jello, popcicles, crystal light, broth, water, and decaf tea. I could also have egg-drop soup (which is what got me through it). I ate about 3 or 4 chicken breasts over the course of the two weeks because I was really hungry. Some surgeons allow you to do liquids and 1 meal a day which consists of 3oz lean meat and a veggie. I wish I had had that one! But, I made it... and you will too! Congrats on your decision to get WLS! Good luck on your journey! Rachel

I think I have developed an allergic reaction to something, but I do not know what it is. My face is completely broken out with hive type things that itch, burn, and are really red. It is slightly swollen, but I don't know if I should consult a Doctor or not. I've been racking my brain to think of what it could be. I started drinking Sobe waters ( the pepsi version of vitamin water)... I though maybe it is that, because this rash started friday... and I started drinking those thursday. It will really suck it if is those because they are really good. I've never had this reaction to the other Vitamin Water brand before. I started taking Nexium on Saturday and some chewable vitamins on Saturday... so I don't think it would be those because this rash started Friday. I also started taking those Protein shots, but then again I think it was after it started. It wasn't really bad Friday... but has gotten much worse since the weekend. I really don't know what has caused it. Could it be hormonal? Has anyone else had this type of reaction to something after surgery? Typically my skin is pretty clear... especially compared to this. I guess that is why I'm worried. I've been taking benadryl.... and it really just knocks me out.. so I sleep a lot, which gives me some relief. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Rachel

Oh my! Well I'm hoping these antibiotics clear it up... if not I will not rule out these other allergy possibilities. Hope he is feeling better!

Glad you had a successful day back. I am stalled at 28 pounds... hoping it starts moving again soon! Good luck in this New Year!

Congrats! Good luck on your journey!

Update: So i decided to go to the ER because my face was itching and burning so bad with the sores. They said I have cellulitus, which is a bacterial infection... it just happens to have manifested on my face. I kinda wish it were somewhere else like my butt or my leg... haha... which no one sees. But of course, it is right there on my face for the world. They gave me some antibiotics, a topical ointment, and some benedryl. Hopefully it will be cleared up soon!

I have recently developed an allergy... where my face breaks out with hive type things... red/itchy/burning. I do not know what is causing it. It is pretty painful though. I may contact the Doctor soon.

Congrats!

Countdown to 2012: This year, 2011, has been an adventure. I spent the first four months doing a fashion internship in NYC, finished my Bachelor's, started my Master's, and I got sleeved. Although, there were many good things to happen, my parent's home foreclosed, due to the economy, which has added a lot of stress and greif to this year. It was one of the hardest things, to lose my childhood home, and have no way of fixing it. I have also yet to find a job in this economy. As the New Year is approaching, I am praying for many blessings and happiness in 2012. I hope that we are all successful on our sleeve journey and in all our future pursuits. 3 weeks post-op update: I am at a STALL!! I have seen this on so many of the December sleevers blogs, that it is kind of comforting knowing that it isn't just me that has stalled. That being said, I am super frustrated with it! It has been at least 8 days and nothing has changed. I know I have not been getting in a lot of protein, but you would think with soooo little calories, that your body would have to lose... apparently not. I bought some protein "shots" today. Hopefully these will help my body to get the nutrients it needs to get through this adjustment. Although they are super sour... they are easier to stomach than any more of those milky protein shakes. This sleeve has been such an adjustment. My energy level is still super low although my pain level has decreased significantly. I am hoping to regain some energy before my classes start back. I suppose I am making "normal" progress, but I would like this stall to budge and to start feeling like myself again. I hope all of you are doing well! Have a safe and blessed, **Happy New Year 2012**!!! Rachel

Thanks! What are EAS?

I am going through the same thing! I am nearly 3 weeks out, and the scale hasn't moved in 6 or 7 days... It's so frustrating! I keep telling myself that my body is adjusting because of all of the trauma it has just been through... but I still get pretty down. This will be successful for both of us!! Keep your head up... and I will try to do the same!

I've been having a lot of trouble with acid too. My Dr. prescribes everyone with pepcid... although it didn't help me much... before you leave the hospital. I bought some tums to take along with that. Then I went to my 2 week post-op today, and the Dr. switched me to Nexium... so hopefully that will help!! I would try either tums or malox.... or both! Sometimes drinking a little milk helps cool things off for me. If those don't help... I would try to call the Doc before he goes on vacation.

Congrats on making it back to work! I am on week three also, and I am still pretty puny. I have hit a stall in my weight loss as well. It's frustrating, but I figure our bodies are healing and adjusting. Good Luck with everything!

I was sleeved on 12/12, and I have also hit a stall for about 5 days. I know it is frustrating, but our bodies are still adjusting. I am trying to stay positive, and try to keep kind of busy even though it is hard because I am still weak. I think we will start losing again once everything with our bodies balances out. Good Luck and keep your head up!!