FinallySandy

I'm just 4 weeks and 1 day out. I was SW 247, and by week two I lost 20 lbs. Now, since about Feb 14 I have teetered between 223 and 227 for two weeks. I'm so stressed! I'm between 500 and 750 calories a day. Some days I get all my Protein, some days if don't. Some days I get in my Vitamin, some days I don't. This is a lot more work than I anticipated. Anyway, I am almost in tears because I've been stalled so long! Praying this stall ends soon! It is crazy to think what I ate on WW, and lost, and now I am not even dropping a pound?? So depressing! Have a Dr appointment tomorrow- think they will be disappointed for one month out! Please tell me this stall will end soon!!

As of today I'm down 53lbs! How much were you down at 4 weeks? And any stalls in that 9 week period?

Ha! Me too! My husband is sweating and I'm freezing. I've always been the one that was hot. I hope it doesn't change, I'd rather be cold- especially since summers are scorchers in Texas. (I'm 3 weeks post op)

I took gas x strips the first week or so. I also ran out an purchased a recliner. I too sleep on my stomach and still cannot-so the recliner is my new best friend. Also, I've taken sleeping pills to help me sleep and when I lie down, it comes right back up! I cannot drink/ eat or take meds 1 hr prior to bed time - the other night I was in severe pain taking pills and lying down. 3 days shy is 3 weeks post op and still cannot get my Protein or Water all in. But when I do drink water have a tendency to gulp down until full- and then scared I'll stretch my sleeve. Such an adjustment! Glad you are doing well!

I took about two and half weeks off. I return Monday and am looking forward to it cause I am getting bored-and with boredom can't turn to my old friend, food. I'm ready to go back!!

Glad you are doing well! Such a relief when it is over. If you are like me- in 2 weeks you'll be hungry and ready to be over the liquids! Haha! Today I chewed up a bite of meatloaf and spit it out. Gross, I know, but I was dying for a taste. I cook dinner every night and sigh! But I know this too will pass. Take care! Congratulations!

What is the Hermatoma? I have had pain on my left side and it was getting better but i keep trying to do more and now i hurt from that area again!! I'm curious too. My left side is black and blue 13 days later, and there is a big indention there too.

I too have turned to smoking again. Only 4 or so a day. Boredom and can't turn to food- hope to quit again once I return to work. I know it does not help healing- I'm 13 days out. I was returning to work the 17th, next Monday- but think I should go back half days starting Wednesday. I would have returned, but have little energy to sustain a whole day at work.

I'm less than two weeks out. I remember the night before surgery- I didn't sleep much. I remember thinking the day of "are you really going to do this?" I did!! I woke up and was pleasantly surprised! The pain was really like 2/10 of what I was expecting. I was terrified- and woke up thinking "is that it?" You'll be great. But I must say the post op is the had eat part dealing with food. I have to be on liquids for 3 weeks- and that is the hardest part! The surgery itself is a breeze. Best of luck! I was you just 13 days ago.

Is that normal?! Wow! That is a lot! Nice! I hope I'm half that auccessful.

I agree with KatieJo4. I was struggling too. The thought that if I didn't somewhat follow the pre-op and for on the table and my liver hadn't shrunk- that he'd call off the surgery or it could be dangerous was my only motivation. Go for it- you are strong! Just do it- and in 3 months you'll be the happiest girl ever. You can handle the strict diets for 3 months- because you will have no choice!

I was cleared for surgery- and couldn't stop eating. My Sat Dr visit, the doc said if I show up for surgery and have gained a pound- he would refuse my surgery. That scared me, so the last 10 days before I got a little more serious. I really did have a food funeral. I also knew once I had surgery, that it isn't an option. I would have to do clear liquids- and if I didn't, I would risk damaging the sleeve- and possibly death. There is no option to cheat!! I thought maybe I was not ready- but I was. I'm about two weeks out and had a couple of bad days missing food- but decided there is no choice involved, it is what it is for a few more days, and I'm down 20 lbs so there are results I stay busy- no sitting around. Since I'm off work another week I've planned on cleaning out a room a day at home. One huge box for Goodwill that I throw stuff in as I go. I've gone to the outlet mall and walked and window shopped ( checking out new places I may be able to buy clothes soon) I've made a chart of "flowers" with a center circle and 9 petals. Each petal is a pound and the center to the 10 lb marker. My first goal is 80 lbs., charts can keep you motivated, it is visual- and I keep it posted on my fridge. Ultimately staying busy helps, and coming to terms that it is what it is for now- no food is temporary, and that food made me unhappy and unhealthy anyway! I wouldn't write off the surgery and say you aren't ready. I was like you and thought I wasn't ready- but after surgery you realize it is life and death- meaning there is no option to cheat. The first 2 months may be the hardest of my life- but I'll get thru it! I say go for it, and deal with it- we are all stronger than we realize.

I had my sleeve done on Jan. 28th. A few days ago I was going crazy and thinking of food. I craved just a bite of something! Anything! My doctor wants me on full liquids another 10 days- and I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it. I did take a tiny bite of cottage cheese yesterday- but it didn't taste good. I'm sick a sweet flavors too, so quit drinking Crystal light and all that- I'd rather have no flavor than sweet. I am getting in 60 grams of Protein thanks to Premier Protein drinks, they taste okay. I drink a 1/4 of the bottle at a time, thru the day. 1/4 AM , then 1/4 at 11:00 AM or so, 2:00PM and then the last 1/4 around 8:00 PM. Other than that I'm drinking Water and maybe having 1/4 cup of strained broccoli and cheese Soup 98% fat free. I'm trying to physc myself out and tell myself I'm on a temporary liquid diet. Like when I've done slim fast, etc... In the past. I'd rather have NO food that tiny bits of stuff that don't please me. 1 week only clear liquid, now two weeks full liquid (98% fat free strained soup) and protein drinks on top of the clear diet. Another 10 days (3 weeks post op) till I can have mushy food- does not include lunch meat, etc... For two more weeks! I'm tempted to eat what others say they eat 2 weeks out, but an scared I'll screw something up and end up in the hospital. That thought keeps me on the straight and narrow. So, as bad as it all is- it is somewhat temporary. This morning I weighed and from Jan.17 to surgery I lost 6 lbs. then from surgery to today ( 12 days) I'm down 20.3 lbs. total sine Jan 17th and as long as I see some results- I can deal with the head hunger. No real regrets- bit looking forward to a bite of normal food. Till then will do Premier Protein and just stay on a liquid diet- and screw any attempts at food till I can eat what I want after healing.

Wondering how it went??? I'm nervous- pending date of either 21 or 28th of this month! Love hearing how others feel right after surgery. So anxious and ready to get this done and behind me. Best of luck- hope all went well for you and your husband!!