Ana87

When was the last time you weighed prior to this time? Was it the day before?

Last time I weighted myself was during my two weeks check up last week.. I was 206.4 and now I am 209.8...

Water weight. Your period, maybe. A natural body fluctuation because of the hot summer days. I was in your shoes at three weeks, too. Now I am five weeks out (6 on Friday) and down 10 pounds from where I was at three weeks. It's scary as hell, but it's normal. Promise.

Did you gain any weight??? I knew that eventually I was going to hit a stall because I read about it. But the gain weight??? This is emotionally draining

It's the 3 week stall. I feel your pain I'm in it right now!

I almost started to cry... I was stuck and now I gained weight. OMG, this is such a rollercoaster

Last time I weighted myself was during my two weeks check up last week.. I was 206.4 and now I am 209.8...

So I am almost 3 weeks post op. I was stuck for a full week, and today I weight myself and gained 3 full pounds. WHAT THE HECK???? Is this normal??? I am scared as hell, I mean I just had weight loss surgery. I AM SUPPOSED TO BE LOSING WEIGHT. Not the other way around... HELP

I did the same thing... I cheated! I was sick of the yogurt, the Soups and the liquids. I did freak out a little, but I was fine thank God.

Hi Ana!!

I'm so happy to see you too! How long takes the preop process? How many pre appointment s??? Ohhhh please I will be very happy to know about your experience with Dr. McCluney and his office and hospital!!!!!

Hi ReadyNewM3..,

Let me start by saying that so far this has been the best decision I've made in my life. AND I am only 2 weeks post op.

The prep op process took about 3 and half months. AND I must say that it took that it took longer because due to an accident I had I was not able to lose the weight before surgery, as fast as I could've done it if on top of the nutrition I would've been able to do physical exercise. I must say the process was very smooth and not stressful at all. I had to do a psychiatry session(I ended up doing two because I loved Carrie the psychiatrist), I met like four times with Dr. McCluney, met a couple of times with Deirdre the nutritionist (whose awesome), and met with Martha the nurse the week before the surgery. I can't stress enough how wonderful the staff is, and Suzie and Cheyanna (the office girls) are wonderful at making the appointments, telling you what you need and just basically answering any crazy questions you might have.

I was sleeved on Wednesday June 5th and was discharged on Friday June 7th. I felt so cared for that I honestly would do it again in a heart beat. I went crazy before the surgery and researched everything there is to know, including watching the surgery on youtube. Every time I met with Dr. McCluney he was very patience with me and answered ALL of my questions... And boy did I have questions. He was always honest with me and told it like it was. He called me out when needed out, and I can't tell you enough how much I love this man. Again, great time, great hospital, and overall I had an excellent experience and continue to do as I embarked on this journey! Let me know if you have more questions or if I can be of any help. Good luck!

This is the best decision you ever made for yourself!!!! Good luck to you

Thank you everybody!!! I literally freaked out. I've been scared of eating because I've been having this nightmare that I am going to end up stretching my stomach out.... CRAZY

Hi everybody!!!! I was sleeved on June 5th at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Brighton, by the best surgeon EVER... Dr. MacCluney. I am so happy to connect with people in Mass!!!

Girl, this is the best decision you could've made!!!!!

So I went to my first post-op appointment on Monday, after having surgery on June 5th. Well, I was pretty psyched when I found out I had lost 15.2llbs..... BUT today I weighted myself and I gained 2lbs. Has that happened to anybody else??? I am freaking out a little..... UGRRRRR

Hi everybody!!!!! I was sleeved on June 5th, and I have been doing great. I was discharged Friday afternoon, and went grocery shopping that same day. I've been drinking a lot of Soups and jellos... I cant stand the taste of cottage cheese and I simply hate the Protein I was drinking prior to surgery. It has been a struggle getting all my protein in, and let's not even talk about the Multivitamin pill. Other than that, I cant wait until my appointment next week so I can be clear out to have scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes BUT most importantly to return to work... That's what's keeping me alive now days LOL!!!! Good luck to everyone@@@

Is true that every surgeon is different... I didn't have to do a pre op diet, rather they made lose weight with healthy eating habits... and it was hard. However, I can tell you that getting use to drinking liquids now, is going to be so helpful post op. Focus on the goal ahead... Trust me, I am only 4 days post op and so far I have NO REGRETS!!!!

I was just sleeved on Wednesday, and I must say that I am struggling to get my Protein in. Measuring food is a new habit for me, and I am taking it seriously. However, I am noticing that I am simply not hungry. And when I eat, is hard to slow down, since I am on stage III and I am not eating chewable foods. Anybody else had this struggle??

Thank you everybody for your best wishes!!! This forum helped me keep sane and not lose my mind before the surgery. However, I honestly am surprised as to how smooth the surgery went. I was in little pain after, and was able to walk right away. I was discharged on Friday and I stopped drinking pain meds the day after the surgery. So far, no complains. I can't wait for my doctors appointment and see how much weight i've lost so far. I refuse to weight myself at home!!!

Good luck to everyone whose having their surgery this week.. I was just sleeved these past Wednesday, and so far so good!!!

Thank you so much for making me feel more normal!!! They moved me to stage III at the hospital. I can have Jello, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. I was freaking out about not having "the full effect". Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

I was sleeved on Wednesday, and I started stage III last night. I'm terrified of stretching my stomach again.. I was just eating a Jello, and I could almost eat the entire thing. Has anybody else gone through the same thing???

I guess everybody does react differently. I'm 3 days post op and I feel fine. The people at the hospital were surprised as to how great I've been doing. I am actually complaining that I have to be off 2 weeks from work, when I was planning on being back next week. But anyways, wait until your surgery and take it one day at a time.

Maybe I am have been the exception to the rule, but I was sleeved on Wednesday June 5th and was discharged this morning. I was terrified of the pain, but I must say it has not been bad at all. I had to fight the doctor because he insisted I took pain killers home. So far, I've had no issues with the food (I'm on stage III)... And overall I'm feeling great. I'm currently babysitting, although my doctor insisted I take 2 weeks off from my full time job which made me very upset. I've walking a lot which helps, and can't wait to be clear out so I can start the boot camp I sign up for.... Bananas!!!!!!

I have been up reading post on this forum... NOT such a good since it seems a lot of people are having a rough time. I am leaving for the hospital in an hour or so. Surgery is schedule for 10:30am... Im a little nervous, actually I am A LOT nervous, but I am also excited and ready to get this done.

I have been up reading post on this forum... NOT such a good since it seems a lot of people are having a rough time. I am leaving for the hospital in an hour or so. Surgery is schedule for 10:30am... Im a little nervous, actually I am A LOT nervous, but I am also excited and ready to get this done.

I cannot believe I am having surgery in less than 48 hours.... I swear I am freaking out!!! Very excited, but freaking out!

June 5th over here!!!! I cannot wait!!!!