Jenn31MA

haha i wont lie as bad as it sounds i had some baked cheetos..they are the devil and go down WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to easily. I had a bunch before i realized it so i threw the bag away and wont buy them again lol I wish i didnt have an iron sleeve with no difficulties. I still have the restriction in the amount of food i can eat but no issues eating anything so far.

Congrats!

I lost 15 lbs the first month but just shy of 40 with preop..cant complain

What about refried beans or soups? I didnt have to do a puree'd stage just two weeks liquids..one of full liquids then could add in tuna salad etc.

The way i understand it is (I am only a month out myself) your stomach will be able to hold 6 to 8 ounces at a time (maybe) after about a year. I too want to eat fruit and veggies as I am sick of only stick with just the meat..so i throw some in there a little bit but I am only able to eat about 4oz at a time and maybe hit 700 to 800 calories a day. My NUT said for right now thats fine but eventually she wants me to be closer to 1200 whichi s what a woman should be eating to maintain bodily function etc. Everyone is different. Have you spoken to a NUT to see what plan they want you on etc? Also depends on how far out you are. Good luck!

Your in the 3 week stall. Mine lasted for 2.5 weeks and started 10 days after surgery. It kicked back into gear last week and I have only lost 15lbs since surgery. Don't compare yourself to other people as it all depends on what you started at etc. Also taking my measurements helped a lot because even though the scale wasn't moving (even went up 2lbs) i was losing inches. Hang in there.

That one is my favorite! I have put slivered almonds in it and its even better!

Honestly everyone will have a different answer. I didn't feel any pain because they put you on good drugs in the hospital and then at home i had OXY. I only used the oxy for two days because i wasn't in pain just a little uncomfortable and the incisions were just annoying. I had no issues with gas. I felt like i hadn't even had surgery after about 5 days.

Also take your measurements you were probably losing inches even if the scale hasn't moved! Hang in there.

I went into surgery with what i told them was allergies...i believe it was a little cold but i didn't have a fever or a cough. They pump you full of antibiotics anyways so it went away. I am sure you will be fine. As long as you don't have a fever or a cough your good. Good luck!

Well the good news is that my stall is over and i have lost 5 lbs this week...bad news...i had my first vomiting episode and i don't know why! I made myself two scrambled eggs with a little cheese. I sat down to eat and i was two bites in when it was like instant...OMG MOMENT...and i went to the bathroom. I don't know if the egg got stuck or something because i didn't chew it enough but it sucked!! At least it did not hurt at all. Felt absolutely fine afterwards its weird.

I have had no issues with the Bariatric Fusion chewables. I just spread them out during the day.

I am a month out as of today and i had a stall for 2.5 weeks but it just broke. I actually gained 2 lbs (my NUT warned me this might happen) but i weighed in this morning and I am down 1.5 lbs from the lowest I was before the 2 lb weight gain. In total since surgery I have lost 13lbs and compared to others that is slow! I will take 13 to 15lbs a month though which is ALOT more than I was losing before. Everyone is different and it all depends on your age, metabolism, starting weight and how much you lost prior to surgery. As for the stall your having at week 4...thats normal. For some people it lasts up to 3 weeks but then your body readjusts and starts losing weight. Make sure you take your measurements!! This will help you during the whole process to see your losing inches but maybe not seeing it on the scale.

I wish i could say ive only lost 20 lbs since surgery! haha Good job by the way. I have only lost 12 lbs since surgery and I have had a stall the last 2.5 weeks and actually gained two pounds. Weighed myself this morning and i lost those 2 lbs AND lost an additional .3 lbs so im hoping that means my stall is over!!! I cant really complaint i have lost 35 lbs since mid July :wub:

You look great! You don't look what you weigh (don't you love that!). Congrats!

I had my one month checkup today and everything looks great. I have been cleared to go back to the gym doing weights and cardio. My NUT also cleared me basically for anything within moderation and ease into it. Right now i am able to eat about 4oz of food and I am full. I am also off protein drinks THANK GOD!!!! I am still in the stall which is fine I am hoping that it breaks soon. Hope everyone else is doing great!

Sounds like dumping to me. I had a cookie and its too sweet for my sleeve now and i was super nauseous and had diarrhea within like 10 min..not that its a bad thing as it will keep me away from sweets.

I am in the same boat...and i haven't lost weight but i did gain 2 lbs!!! i know that this is normal my NUT warned me that I might gain a little but i haven't lost a pound in about 3 weeks. I am going to start going to the gym tomorrow so maybe that will help kick start some weight loss. stop weighing yourself everyday..its gonna drive you crazy! haha

i have had the opposite and its awesome!! i used to have oily hair and skin and i have noticed that its alot better since surgery on 9/5. Everyones body reacts differently to this surgery.

I havent heard anything that says you HAVE to have a drain. I know some surgeons use them but mine didnt and im glad!! I would trust your surgeon...there is a reason that you chose them! Good luck with your surgery

Tell me about stalls...i lost 8 lbs the first week...3 the 2nd and i havent lost anything since. I do believe i have hit that 3 and 4 week stall everyone talks about. Oh well i am happy as i have lost 35lbs in total since middle of July. I just dont get how eating 600 to 800 calories a day can still not allow for some weight loss. I do need to start working out though..hmm

Sounds like dumping...i did that last night i ate a cookie. I found out my tummy isnt happy with super sweet stuff. But you get the nauseas feeling and then diarrhea...fun times

soooo i am totally in that 3rd week stall everyone talks about. I havent lost ANYTHING in about a week and only 11 lbs since surgery. Oh well i can def see a different in inches and stuff (i recommend everyone do this if you havent already taken your measurements)...AND i shopped at target yesterday as they had some cute dresses and up to size 18 in the reg dept. guess what...they fit!!! I was normally a 20/22 depending on brand and style. As for food i still havent had any hunger pains but im eating almost normal. I tried a piece of bread and it was heavenly. I am up to about 4oz of food at a time and having no issues getting water in (i also do not need to take tiny sips anymore). Everything is still really sweet to me and i tried a bite of icecream and it made me slightly feel sick so I figure i have to wait awhile for anything sweet (not a bad thing). Last night for dinner i cooked 4 oz ground turkey, put 1/4 cup of marinara and melted a laughing cow into it. Was soooooooooooo good almost like having lasagna minus the noodles. Yum!!! So far no complaints and even my head hunger is better. Now if just this stall would end...i do get to start the gym this week so that should help!

I am 2.5 weeks out and i only lost 11lbs..nothing has come off in a week. I came home 6lbs heavier then when i went in and that took about 4 days to come off then i lost any extra water weight my body was holding onto. 2nd week i lost 3 and nothing since. I was told the same thing your body just went through something traumatic so it takes time for your body to catch up but it will. Don't get too frustrated. Also take your measurements if you haven't already...you would be surprised if the scale isn't moving but you are losing inches.

Every doctor is different. My 2nd week i was able to have full liquids and they consisted of yogurt (i stuck to greek because higher in protein), SF pudding,cottage cheese and then what i was having before SF jello, broths, protein drinks, SF popcicle's etc. Did you get a list from your NUT?