samsmom

Torn between Sleeve McQueen or Sleevie Wonder.

Comedian Lisa lampanelli will be showing off her new bod after getting sleeved in April! She looks fantastic!! Thought I would share.

Sansmom, I am feeling a little better about my 6 week stall since reading your post. Did you do anything to get your weight loss moving? Or did the stall just end? I am feeling so depressed right now. Mainly because I have been exercising and eating 1200 calories or less and not seeing any results. My partner who weighs 112 cuts out some carbs and doesn't change anything else and loses weight! And she isn't even trying to lose weight! I used to think people who complained about these kinds of stalls were doing something wrong, eating too much and not knowing it, etc. but now that this has happened I realize this is real. My metabolism really has slowed down to nothing. I would survive really good if I were stranded somewhere without any food. Thanks a lot ancestors. And while we are at it, thanks a lot menopause! I should have listened to my older sister who told me when I was in my twenties to lose the weight then because it becomes impossible later.

If you're in that much pain 3 weeks after surgery, and it's not getting better, you need to call your doctor. Severe right sided flank pain could be your gall bladder or something else, and if you're in severe pain, it's time to call the doctor.
You're right. You should be feeling better.

Congrats I'm 3 months out too on the 28th and I'm down about 72 since pre op. also an 18/20. I can wear 1x depending on the fabric. I am now starting to weight train .
Keep it up

Congratulations!!! I will be three months out in 4 days and I am only 67 lbs down. My weight loss has slowed to a crawl. I eat between 600 -700 calories daily, drink my Water, and walk. I am thankful for what I have accomplished and don't want to get discouraged because I know the weight loss will come. I am hoping to be half way to goal for my doctor's visit in Oct. that means I have 8 lbs to lose between now and then so wish me luck!

I am three months past surgery too - down 88 pounds - but I am able to eat way too much which has me struggling a bit. That said, God is good and I am thrilled with my progress so far!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

That is super!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! I started my journey with having surgery 1 week ago today. I am wearing 26/28 or even sometimes 30's :-(. And 4x tops. You don't know how excited to wake up this morning and read your post!!! So inspirational!! Again, congrats!

I never thought it would go so fast but glad it is. I was stuck at 261 for about 4 days and yesterday I took a Fluid pill for my swollen feet, Got up this morning and was down 4 pounds . That put me down 81 total pounds since the pre diet. I still can't eat much. Maybe 2 grilled chicken nuggets or one pkg of grits. I/4 of a can of Soup. I did wake up with a charlie horse twice last night so I got up this morning and started drinking my green tea. I LOVE mixed berry green tea.
Down from 24/26 3x/4x to 18M - 20 W depending on the name brand. Some 16's in dresses.. I want to be at my goal by Christmas and I do see it doable.

Janet53, please try to keep a positive outlook! Your stall will pass! Some stalls are longer than others. I have not read of anyone else who has had a stall as long as mine tho! I know mine had nothing to do with overeating becuz my new stomach can't hold much anyways! I was also doing my 30 minutes of daily exercise as well. Personally, i decided to quit weighing myself daily...i was getting too depressed. My Dr and Nut had no suggestions or clues to why my wl stopped. This website has helped me understand wls more and also reading other people's stories/journies gave me inspiration and much needed info. My stall stopped several weeks ago when I got sick with the flu/sinus infection....dropped 6 lbs right away....i think my illness helped jumpstart my stall...within a week and half, I dropped total 10 lbs. Fill your mind with positive thoughts...put "stall" in the search box and read thru other forums...it really did help me get a more postive attitude. I mean, I was ready to ask my surgeon to do a RNY revision...that's how bad I was feeling! Antoher positive thought: with a slow weight loss (like me), you don't have to worry about sagging skin so much.

After surgery, I went thru a phase of trying every bottled Water out there. Even the flavored ones had an after-taste. Then my daughter had me try SmartWater....the best water ever! Clear, crisp tasting water. The only other water I can tolerate is WholeFoods 365 brand of Electrolyte Enhanced Water (same as SmartWater). Give one/both of those a try!

I lost around 14 pounds at the 1 week mark and hasn't lost since (it will be 2 weeks we'd). I'm not worried about it. Just think of what we did to our bodies. There is no way you won't lose. Just enjoy the experience and know the goal at the end of the day is restriction. Durin that process our bodies need to learn to adjust

Please don't get discouraged...the weight will drop off. I have been a slow loser, but seriously still faster than anything else I've tried! Stay encouraged!

It took me a long time to lose the Fluid and gas weight from being in the hospital. Never fear... the weight will come off with the calories you are eating! I am 2 1/2 weeks out and have not lost anything for 5 days. I think I am going to quit weighing myself so often so when I do step on the scale it is significant!! I was thinking once a week. I hope I can stick to that!

Thanks...and it feels good to Celebrate with all of you.

I as well am 1 week post-op and returned to work today .... Still felt discomfort from the incisions however made it through ..... Congrats to us both

Today is my first day back to work and 1 week post op. the pain the first few days was horrible but I feel a lot better. Just took a little longer to walk to the ferry and take the train and stuff. I have to give myself more time tomorrow.
I also weighted myself for the first time and I'm down 15 lbs!

I am not dehydrated but now almost live in the lotion bottle. My skin just needs more moisture
Vision wise, I suggest searching the forum for blurry vision, you'll see that others have posted about this very issue.

I remember being hungry every 2-3 hours beginning when I was about 1 month out. I asked my NUT about it and she said it was ok to eat smaller meals every 2-3 hours; I wouldn't be hurting anything cause my stomach can only hold so much before i felt extremely full anyways. Seemed like that was a phase that lasted about a month or so for me...it does pass.

I was told to Stop taking my b/p pill the day I left the hospital. Doctor said she was afraid it would dehydrate me and besides, my b/p was good the whole week i was in hospital. Im 9 mo's out and doing ok without the b/p med! Woot Woot!!

I took Senokot (stool softener), after 1 week out, with as much Water as I could tolerate (which wasn't much post op). Doctor approved me taking it. I still find the need to take it every so often, even though I am 9 months out
I am interested in this Chia Seed plan. Could someone please elaborate more about them (what they are & what they do) and also let me know where I can purchase them. Many thanks!

Had my surgery on July 11 I am down 60 lbs. I was in a snug 26 just got into a 22 pant. I'm so excited. Oh yeah xl tops too... It's just amazing.. The pain in my legs and swelling gone. I was on 3 blood pressure meds.. I'm so thankful! All smiles!!
Meka

I was told to Stop taking my b/p pill the day I left the hospital. Doctor said she was afraid it would dehydrate me and besides, my b/p was good the whole week i was in hospital. Im 9 mo's out and doing ok without the b/p med! Woot Woot!!

No more meds for me either!! 113/70. I'm off all my meds! Woohoo

As long as it doesn't hurt I should be ok! I just don't like pain lol