SleeveandRNYchica

You look great!!!

I am a slow loser. I will be 17 weeks out on Monday and I have lost 36lbs. It is an average of 2.25lbs a week which I am happy about. I think my Dr. And Nut stress me more than I stress myself. I stay off the boards because of the negativity around slow "losing" I remind myself that everyone is different. I am losing more than I did when I was dieting and exercising so to me that is a positive. I have been walking for exercise, but joined the gym yesterday and will add in more variety. I will admit I expected to lose more in the first three months, but I didn't and I am okay with it. There is no rhythm to my stalls that I can figure. I do feel I need to drink more which I am still working on because I do feel like I retain Fluid. It is a learning process. All I do is take each day! Thanks for sharing your stories!! It gives us slow "losers" hope!

I am in same boat week 16 and 36lbs down. I lost most of that in the first two weeks. It is frustrating. I just keep the hope, that this is part of the process. I hope it helps to know that others are going through the same thing.

So, a few years back I had a fleeting thought about getting the band. But it passed quickly. So did not research it the way I have the sleeve. However, I have a friend that is thinking about the band. I told her I wasn't quite sure about it and that I had read some negative things about it. I was wondering if you could give me the fast and dirty info re: lapband the pros and cons. My friend is still trying to decide if this something she wants to do.

I was sleeved 10/1 starting weight 266.6, day of 256, 3 days after surgery 263, today 234.6. Total lost 32lbs. I feel like I am a slow looser. I keep reminding myself of the average weight loss....but still is frustrating. I am a stair step looser. I do not lose for like 7 to 10 days then I drop 2 to 3 lbs. It is highly irritating! I don't even call them stalls. I just chalk it up to the way I lose.

I am starting week 9 tomorrow and decided to rejoin MFP. What are your nutritional goals set at?

I will add you all tonight, I opened my diary too. It is interesting after 9 weeks to see that I am only eating about 800 cals even though it seems like a lot. I made taco soup yesterday, something diff and high protein. I also made a egg and cheese bake for breakfast. Trying to make sure I eat. I think that is my problem. I normally do not eat high protein snacks so I was really not getting enough. Seeing it on MFP helps!

Go to main profile page to add friends. I am stargirl37 if you want to add me.

Thanks! I just added u!

Yes, myfitness pal and the values are protein, fat, carbs and whatever others one wants to count (sugar, sodium, etc)

You are rocking! Congratulations! You look fantastic!

You look great!

You are doing great! Congrats.

You look great!

I am going to Mexico and staying at an All Inclusive next month. I cannot wait. I will be able to enjoy my vacation for the first time without obsessing over food.

7 weeks post op tomorrow down 30lbs. I am happy! I don't understand when people are upset with their progress. You had VSG no RNY. Your weight loss is realistic for your procedure. Embrace your changes because I know you see them. I see mine at 30lbs. Can I ask you what you thought you would lose by 8 weeks post op? Just curious to what your expectations were.

My weight-loss of been gradual so I'm not getting a lot of questions. I have had two guys at my job compliment my losses. I just say thank you. One female my job who I do not like at all asked me what I was doing she's not a friend and she's a gossiper so I told her that I was eating less and working out. More of a low carb approach. I have not hid my surgery for my family for my close friends. I don't care what people think I don't want everyone in my business.

I will be 7 weeks out on Monday. Surgery was October 1st. I am a few ounces shy of 30lbs loss. I think I am one of those "sleeve of steel" people. No issue with anything. My Nut had me eating one carb a day before 4. I have tried toast no issue. I love my egg whites with a half a slice of toast and 1 bacon. I have been out to eat with no issues. I have had tofu, chicken, ground beef, and fish. I am pleased thus far and have no regrets. I honestly feel quite normal. I eat more like my 6 year old and most often she eats a bit more than me!

I was sleeved 10/1 started at 266 down to 238. I can tolerate everything that I have tried to date with no complications. My waist went from 43 to 37 inches. I am super pleased with my progress. I stalled from 10/10 until 10/29. I do not lose daily. I have a drop then no loss for a week or more.

First picture is at 266.6lbs Second is at 238.4 Surgery Oct 1

I am eating everything fish, chicken, tuna, veggies. I had one bad experience with shrimp. I have been on solids since 11 days post surgery. I was tired last week, but feel pretty "normal" today 3 weeks post-op. My surgical team does not do mushies. I still cannot eat bread, rice, beans and gas producing veggies. I am doing well with fluids. No protein shakes here. I get it all from food. I am enjoying my non citric fruits.