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Hello, All! I was sleeved 4/4/14. My weight loss is slowing like everyone said it would. I've lost 70lbs total. I am eating about 1,000 calories a day and I journal RELIGIOUSLY so I know exactly how much is going in. My weight loss as slowed to about .5lbs a week. I am not sure if I should be eating more or less? THOUGHTS? THANKS!!!!!!

I have always had very thick hair and have been SHOCKED at how much hair I have lost, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down which worries me even more. I bought some hair extensions (luxy) which have been helpful but if I keep losing at this rate I will not be able to use them and will need a wig, as well. I have been really surprised by how dramatic this had been. I also take my Vitamins religiously and eat 75-80 grams of Protein a day. Hope it will slow down soon and the regrowth will start!!!!!!!

Sleeved 4/4 and down 46 lbs

I have struggled with this ever since surgery, as well. I have just made stool softeners a part of my pill routine. I take three every night and if I don't go int he morning I take MOM on top of it. I had some horribly excruciating BMs and I swore I would never let myself get to that point again.

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry to hear this! I also ended back in the ICU but for a leak and sepsis. It is so awful. ON top of the regular recovery you have so much extra work that your body is doing to get better. Be kind to yourself. Sleep A LOT. Watch really bad daytime TV and remember that slowly but surely you will feel better. I'll be rooting for you!

What did your NUTs or Dr.s say about alcohol? When are you all allowed to have a drink? Recognizing that they are empty calories, etc, I do like an occasional glass of wine. Just curious what everyone else's teams have said. Thanks!

I have PCOS and I am losing. Like everyone else, I am eating almost no refined carbs, but I eat an occasional piece of fruit. I had a big stall but I am still losing much more than I ever have and I am only 2 months out.

I stalled after 4 weeks for almost three weeks. No worries. You'll get going again!

I had a leak. This is what happens. I got a fever of 104 and had convulsions on my way to the hospital If you are not convulsing and don't have a fever, you don't have a leak You are just feeling the normal post recovery feelings. I still get a few pangs from time to time and I am almost two months out and trust me when I tell you that I had a HORRIBLE recovery, but am feeling pretty good now. You're ok. The amount they tell you to drink is a goal, you won't get there for a while. Keep trying, but don't push yourself so hard that it hurts. That'll just set you back and make you anxious. Stay strong! It'll get better!

I've been stalled for two and a half weeks!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I know if I just stick with the program I will get moving again, but I understand your frustration. I have been pretty bummed about the slow loss, but I remember reading somewhere that another person who experienced the same thing felt like the sleeve was what kept her moving through the plateaus and without it, pre sleeve, she would have given up and gone back to her bad eating. That's what I am banking on. It's hard to go back to Doritos with this new tummy 1-2 pounds a week is good and healthy and ultimately your skin will look better than if you lost it faster

I have had this issue, too. THings I think are going to taste great taste terrible and it's like my sense of smell is on overdrive! Everything smells awful to me, too! I was thinking it was a combo of ketosis and maybe the prilosec?

I am so, so sorry!!!! Focus on nothing but getting better!

Thanks, Sparkle THis has been an incredibly difficult journey for me and my family. I got a low grade fever this weekend and ended up back in the ER. I didn't get admitted this time, thank God! It ended up being some areas of Fluid collection that were not infected, but were pushing on my chest. Doc says we are not going back in, going to wait and let my body absorb them. In the meantime, very uncomfortable. I keep myself sane by keeping a daily log where I write all of my meds and what time I take them, what I eat and when, how I am feeling and any other symptoms. Then, if I am anxious about something, I have a record of everything and I call the Dr's office, that way THEY can decide if I need to be seen or not. I am going to try going back to work tomorrow and I am so nervous. I don't know how I am going to keep it together all day, but I guess I can't put it off for forever! Anyone who says this is the easy way to lose weight should be punched I'm glad we all have this forum for support. I know I have needed it a lot lately.

I was sleeved on 4/4 and everything was fine. I went home and a week later I had a fever of 104 and convulsions. I ended up back in the ER and was admitted to the ICU for 11 days and had two surgeries to correct the leak they found. Trust me when I tell you that if you had a leak, you would know it I DO understand the anxiety. Every gas pain, every twinge makes me terrified I am going to end up back in the hospital. I get really bad indigestion and I am always terrified it means that the leak opened back up. I don't regret the surgery because I know that I did it for all the right reasons, but I have to actively stay focused on the good things (down over 30 lbs in a month - then again - I was hospitalized and off all fluids and food for over a week!). You're fine, I'm sure, but keep in touch with your Dr's office and they will let you know if anything is wrong.

I was sleeved on 4/4 and yesterday was the first day I did anything other than watch tv. I loaded the dishwasher and made dinner for my kids, but then felt exhausted and went back to bed. THis morning I got up and went into the kitchen, thought I could tackle the mess, but then ended up back in bed. I know the energy will come, but my hope is that my energy is being used to heal my insides instead of being accessible for chores. This is one of the few times in my life that I have been able to take it easy and relax., and I plan on making the most of it! I know we will all feel better soon!

Hello, All! Things are going very well over here. Back home, very little discomfort, all in all, things are good! That said, I am already fighting head hunger. Sigh.... Good news, though, dropped weight already so I keep window shopping online and stay focused on that How are you all?

I know it's all so exciting isn't it?? Please pray for me. I'll more than likely be on my period during surgery which is bummer but I can deal with that....but my daughter just came down with strep throat so I'm praying I don't come down with it or you know they'll cancel surgery! AHHHH!!!! I have been so nervous about that very thing! I have been washing my hands like crazy so I don't end up getting sick! I will def keep you in my thoughts, WrightRC!

My surgery is Friday and I have pushed all of that negative talk out of my head by focusing on a couple of things: 1. If I don't do this, I imagine myself in ten years; bigger, sadder and in much worse shape with tem wasted years where I could have been active and enjoying my life. 2. I window shop on clothing websites that sell clothes WITHOUT plus sizes!!!!!!!!! Soon, I will be wearing clothes that can be purchased in REGULAR stores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and so will you!!!!!!!!!!!!! This surgery has the least complications both short and long term. You are going to ROCK this. Besides, most people get baggy as they get older Who cares!!!! Be well and good luck! I'm right behind you

I feel like I can't stop grinning I am so excited A woman I know just came back after having been out for the survery and she already looks fabulous. Her clothes are hanging off of her and she is talking about how much energy she has. She has been fighting a lot of nausea but even she says she still is glad she did it. I can't believe that Friday is the day!!!!! So super smiley!

Good Luck!

I'm also April 4th! I feel like the closer I get the happier I feel that there is an end in sight. I know that the real work begins after the surgery, but just knowing that I made this choice for myself and that I am on the path to gaining some control makes me feel awesome! I keep thinking about which clothes I am going to get rid of first! Then I think about how great my knees are going to feel once 50lbs comes off. I am really, really excited and feel ready!

Hurray

I'm April 4th, too Good luck!