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After five weeks at a plateau, I finally lost 2 pounds. Since being sleeved, I am down one pants size and two shirt sizes. These are real accomplishments, but I had hoped for better. Is everyone else lost or is there just nothing to check in about?

I didn't have any problems with liquids, either. The doctor threatened me with going to the hospital for an IV if I didn't get the required 64 oz of fluids a day, so I did it.

Has your doctor cleared you for all exercise and activity? If so, you need to decide for yourself if you can do it. What about a short paddle before the weekend?

I won't penalize the wait staff for policies made by their bosses. In fact, even when I am able to order smaller quantities (appetizer, side, etc.) I pay as much tip as if I had ordered a whole meal. A waiter works as hard for my small meal as for a larger meal.

My doctor gave me a card, but I don't use it. I haven't told people close to me about my surgery, why would I tell a total stranger? At some places, I order appetizers or sides. If I order a whole meal, I take the leftovers home. It sounds to me as if your restaurant is, or is like, IHOP. Of course, everyone's tastes and approaches are different, but when I go there, I order a meal with eggs, hash browns, meat and pancakes. I eat what I want of the eggs and take the rest home for my husband to have for Breakfast the next morning. In some situations, my approaches don't work and food is wasted. Better wasted than as fat on my body.

I would find it impossible to eat a mostly vegetable and whole grain diet and still get in the 60 grams of protein. At nutrition class, I was told, "protein first, then vegetables, then carbs."

I think I understand the reason for not drinking after meals, but why no fluids for 30 minutes before meals?

Gas X? I know we are allowed to have it with the sleeve. I don't know if it will solve your problem.

Congratulations!

I made some edits to my post.

Enclosed are the reports of my physical and my lab tests. These are the final items my insurance company requested to support approval of payment for my bariatric surgery. My doctors have determined that substantial permanent weight loss is necessary to mitigate the current and future cost and quality-of-life effects of my obesity. I would like to remind you of my current health issues, the reason for the necessity of the surgery. They include --hypertension despite being treated with Metoprolol, --cranial hypertension which causes me to have severe headaches, --metabolic syndrome, --high cholesterol despite being treated with Niacin 500mg daily, --pre-diabetes currently being controlled by Metformin 750mg two times per day, -- urinary stress incontinence requiring use of a pantyliner all the time and maxi pad at night, --polycystic ovarian syndrome despite being treated with Metformin 750mg two times per day, --GERD despite being treated with Nexium, and --high triglycerides despite being treated with Niacin 500mg daily I anxiously await your decision.

http://www.mybrandnewlife.org/patient-stories-and-support/bariatric-dietitians-guide-to-successful-weight-loss/

It all depends. I had no problems after my surgery and was able to take care of myself.

I don't say anything to others about their weight loss for all of the reasons Emlefe states. Also, for the same reason it is not acceptable to comment on weight gain, I don't comment on weight loss. Let's face it, people who lose weight are very likely to gain it again. Of course, we are in a different situation, but others don't know that.

I'm disgusted someone would treat you as this person did. You owe no one an explanation.

After four weeks, but only in very very small quantities.

I'm 62 and in the same situation. The doctor said to try upping my exercise and I have; still on the same plateau.

Hooray! I used to lean heavily on the bannister when walking down steps. Now I can walk down without holding onto it at all! On another note, I am on a four week plateau. I'm eating right and have increased my exercise, but no positive results. I am going to focus on the bannister accomplishment.

Thanks for this.

You are quite an inspiration!

I would suggest you wait until cleared by your doctor. My doctor cleared me for lifting that much weight at four weeks. What if you lie on the bed and have your boyfriend lift baby up to snuggle up with you? Or sit in a chair?

I remember keeping my right leg straight and carefully doing the climbing out with my left leg.

Congratulations Sheila! What an accomplishment!

Great question!

My reason for not telling people has nothing to do with them being supportive or not. I am private about my personal life and this falls into the personal life folder. I would not be interested if someone told me about their weight loss surgery and do not want to go outside someone else's comfort level or bore them. Excuse me for saying this. I know many of you have told a lot of people about your upcoming or recent surgery and are excited so many of them are supportive. How do you know what they are saying behind your back? Gossip can be cruel and can affect your standing with "friends" and in the office. I don't mean to say you are wrong. If you need the support and think you can get it, go for it. You certainly know your situation better than I.