SimplyFAB

I'm almost 6 weeks out and have only lost 27 lbs :/ Is this normal? I feel like this is extremely slow weight loss. Advice please!

I totally feel ya, girl! I'm 6 weeks post op and only have lost 28 lbs. I'm not really sure why I say "only 28 lbs" when that's a lot! Couldn't have done with without the sleeve. Point of the matter is that I compare myself to the other weight loss numbers on the forum and get discouraged. I realized I'm an individual, and though my weight loss has been slow, it's been very steady. I haven't had complications, my incisions look great, and I haven't been this weight in a while! Yay for the sleeve! Don't compare yourself with others, do your thang n focus on YOUR weight loss.

I totally feel ya! When I started weighing less than my husband I almost cried!

Thank you everyone for your support!

How long does everyone take to eat?

Totally normal! I'm 27 yrs old, going on week 5 and still get fatigued. I started with a low BMI. Don't get discouraged! Just keep walking and don't push yourself too much. Take breaks.

I love iced water. Yeah, weird, huh??

I haven't gain during my period, but I did hit a stall.

Does sparkling water have carbonation?

Thanks guys! I already disposed of it

Do you get monthly periods with Nuva ring? How often do you need to change it?

About 2

What are everyone's experience with bread?

Thanks, everyone!

I'm almost 5 weeks post op and afraid to eat. Don't get me wrong, I eat, but its a painful experience for me. I'm on mushy foods right now. By the time I get full (usually 4 to 5 spoonfuls) my stomach is already going through horrible pain. Did anyone go through this through the early stages?

Thanks everyone! I think I need to start eating slower as well. I really have a hard time with that, still adjusting. I used to eat extremely fast until I was very full. It's a process but ill get there.

What everyones experience with coffee about a month out? What kind of coffee do you drink?

I have the same problem! I'm one month post op and down 25 lbs. I used to be 150 lbs and still had the same issue. Once I feel more energetic and can consume more I am going to pick up running, well at least work my way to running. I'm sure exercise can help us out with our cute dimples

Welp, I just had about one third of a small vanilla latte from McDonald's and lets just say that I'm no longer constipated

Just bought an iced latte from McDonald's. Wish me luck! Both with the latte and my studying

I'm digging eggs and turkey bacon.

I had to let go of the pill prior to my surgery, as per my doctor. I'm one month post op and would like to get back on it. I don't have any kids and would like to get pregnant in the future. Any recommendations on what contraceptive to take?

So I ran into a friend last week and you could tell she was losing weight. She was probably about 20 lbs lighter. I hadn't seen her in over 2 years. I asked what her secret was and she told me she had the gastric sleeve about 1.5 years ago in Mexico. She told me she went from a size 20 to a size 4 but then stretched her sleeve. I was hesitant to believe her at first so I did my research and sure enough, she did have the surgery. Is it possible for your sleeve to stretch?