kortana

Hi everyone. I am new here, but made an account so I can ask you if it's just me or is this "normal"? I have read alot of forums where people a year+ out are saying they can eat 3/4 a cup of tuna, ect ect..That shocks me!!! I am only 2 months out (8 weeks) and this is what I eat usually. I can eat a whole 6oz can of tuna with about 6 crackers with a little mayo and relish for one meal. Another I can eat a whole pizza and a topping off another. Then for dinner today I had about 8 hot wings, and a couple spoonfuls of Beans. I ate a pretty big chocolate chip muffin today for a snack too. And these meals are gone in about 5 minutes, whereas others are saying it takes 15-30 minutes.. REALLY?!?!?! Yes, I know I know, I am not eating very good, but the amount that I can eat shocks me compared to what others are able to eat 10+months out compared to my being only 2 months post op. And these meals aren't being forced down. I eat till I'm full not stuffed. I have never felt nausea or thrown up since surgery. I count calories and I eat anywhere from 800-1200 calories. This seems like sooo much compared to others. It scares me. Also I can guzzle Water down like nothing. Just like pre op. Like swallow down 2 glasses quick. I don't want to stretch my stomach or anything, but thats how I drink. I don't even think about it, it goes straight down so easy. Now I have had 2 or 3 stalls so far, the longest lasting 2 weeks. But I am steadily losing weight ( In 2 months I went from 255-214). So about 40lbs in 2 months. But the stretching of the stomach and the amount of food and/or calories is what really scares me when everyone else is eating about this much or less over a year post op. I am only 2 months post op! Please tell me I'm not the only one. Thanks. EDIT: I am 5'1, 31 years old. I have no idea what bougie size I have. And yes, I meant 1 slice of pizza!

Hi! I am nearing my 6 month post op 'surgiversary'. I had written a post in the forum when I was 2 months post op about how I was worried because I was able to eat way more than alot of other sleevers. Here is my update since then. I am still able to eat the same amount of food now (at almost 6 months) then when I was 2 months out. I do not exercise like I need to, and I do not eat the right kinds of foods. Yesterday for instance, I ate 3 chicken nuggets, 3 french fries, and 1 1/2 slices of pizza (minus the crust) for the whole day. I also have not been drinking as much water as I should. The whole day I drink maybe 1 or 2 bottle waters and thats it. However, water is the only liquid I put into my mouth (no teas or sodas or anything). I do take my vitamins every single day though. When it comes to weight loss.. I am a slow loser. I usually am battling the same 2 or 3 pounds for two weeks before a pound finally comes off. For example: I have been 189-190 back and forth for the last 16 days. This is because I eat whatever I want (chips, junk) and don't get up to exercise or get in the much needed protein for the day. This started about a 2 months ago. I was keeping track of protein and water for months before this and I was losing, slowly but losing. Now, that Ive stopped tracking... I am stuck. That's why I'm back here writing this blog.. to get me motivated to continue with the tracking. It helps so much. My weight loss so far: 1 month : 28lbs lost 2 months: 10lbs lost 3 months: 10lbs lost 4 months: 9lbs lost 5 months: 9lbs lost 6 months: not there yet but stuck at same weight for 16 days so #'s probably going to be really really low All in all, 5 months post op, I've lost 66 lbs, which isn't bad but could be wayyyy better. When people say the sleeve is a tool that you have to make work for you... believe that.. it's totally true.