mt_hi_liner

I'm getting in about 600-700 my Dr said between 600-800 in week 5/6 (sleeved 6/17). I would up your Water and reduce calories a little... how do you get in 900 calories? My doctor has very little limits at this stage so I have a couple of Protein drinks ... that is 320 cal. I snack on beef Jerky and almonds. Normally a 150 - 300 calories in a day depending on what and the amount. I eat fish, burger, tuna fish, canned chicken or something like that for dinner. That is usually 3 to 4 ounces and typically good for 300 calories. Normally adds up to around 700 - 900 calories. Probably should note that I am a male and I don't know if that makes a difference.

Curious what calorie intake others are having. I was sleeved 6/19 and am running in the 700 - 900 range. I am losing weight but it is slowing down. It was pretty crazy there for awhile around a pound a day.

I'm waiting to be able to complain about loose skin!!

I had surgery on 6/19/14 and 4 of the 5 look like scratches. I don't think they will scar hardly at all. The one on the side is a little puckered and may leave a mark.

I am wondering how many calories people are getting in. I was sleeved 6/19 and am getting around 650. Plenty of Protein and low carbs. I am also eating deli meats and cheese with no issues as long as I eat really slow and chew everything thoroughly.

I was sleeved on 6/19 too. I am surprised at the kind of food that I have been able to eat. Like a part of a hamburger that I chewed until my jaw was sore. I am only able to get in around 650 to 700 calories a day though. I wonder where everyone else is at or if that is a lot. I know it is nothing compared to 2 months ago!

I am new to this but even from past weight loss, I know that weight might not move but body composition does. I did not get sleeved to look good but for health reasons. With that being said, a wonderful byproduct will be looking nicer. Sorry I got off topic. What I really wanted to say is that I find the way my clothes are not fitting each day is more important to me than the weight that I am losing. I have not measured myself other than with the belt that I will quickly need to replace that I could barely buckle a mere month and a half ago. I will take the advice of measurement from people as I believe that is more important. Can anyone recommend what to measure. I would assume neck, biceps, chest, waist, thigh and calves. Any other areas?

I was sleeved on 06/19 HW - 318 Preop diet weight - 311 Surgery Weight - 294 Current Weight - 276 Everything is going good.

Just an update. I am 6 days out now. The first 2 were difficult. I am absolutely shocked about how much I could care less about eating. In 6 days I have had: 2 - 3 tbs of low fat cottage cheese 5 tb of chicken broth 1 sugar fee popsicle 2 containers of sugar free Jello 4 or 5 premier Protein drinks Water, water and more water 6 DAYS I need more protein and am starting to work it in. I have never really had this sensation before. I don't know how long it will last but I plan on taking advantage and not letting my head hunger get in the way of making some serious progress.

I'm with you jcream. I like premier the best. I have also tried BSN and like it but that is the only powder one that I have been able to stomach. I am 6 days out and only drinking with sugar free popsicles and jello. Hope to start some soft food this weekend.

Hope so. I have surgery in 2 days and am getting nervous. 46 years old and never have had a surgery since I was a baby. Wonder how many people have thoughts of backing out? I won't but can't say it hasn't crossed my mind.

I agree that it does get better. I am on day 6 and yesterday I forgot to have a Protein drink that I could have had. The first 3 days I counted down the minutes until I could have that drink like it was a drug or something.

Getting a sleeve on the 19th and hope I have to worry about this in the next year or two.

Thank you Joatsaint and Familyguy. I don't think I will have a problem eating Protein first then vegetables. When it comes to food, I have no favorites. I like them all equally. I have scheduled for June 19th and am very excited (and scared). I have a feeling that this is going to be one of those decisions that I will be very happy with and wonder why I stressed about it so much. I am also very conservative with my money so being a self pay will be an extra benefit for me to want to get my money's worth. I know this is not the major reason but tightwads like me think this way. Thanks again for the comments and I will be checking back and updating. By the end of the summer, my plan is to be providing information to other people contemplating this surgery.

Thank you for the feedback. I am pretty sure that I am going to move ahead and schedule to be sleeved around mid June. Big decision obviously from a lifestyle perspective as well as being self pay. I would like any feedback from anyone on increasing my chances for success. I have really struggled with the ability to control hunger and hope this will be the tool that will help me with that aspect.

Thanks for the info. I have studied this so much that I feel like now I am overthinking it. I went to a support group last night here locally and spoke with a lady who is a year out. Talked about some of these things and she told me that you can't imagine it until you have done it. Guess I can relate because I feel that way about being a parent. By the way, she looked amazing. Seeing those results really get me excited about the procedure even though I know the effort and price because I am going to have to be self pay.

Thanks for posting. I am still researching vertical and I will be self pay. I am extremely nervous about it. I have never had a surgery except when I was an infant. I can definitely relate to being scared. What I can't relate to is only being able to eat 3 ounces of food and be satisfied. Has anyone else felt the same way?