SWEETTEA43

Hi all! I was sleeved 5/14/14. HW 235. SW 220. Current weight 162! But have been stuck for 7 weeks now. Very frustrating. I fell off the fitness pal wagon. Getting back on this morning. It does help! Do total lost poundage is 73 pounds and counting!

I was sleeved May 14th. As of two days ago I've lost 70 lbs to 165! I feel amazing but I've only lost 7 lbs in the last month. Frustrating. However I have noticed a change in my inches. In in a size 12-14 jeans! Woo hoo. 35 lbs to go. It's a marathon not a sprint, right?

Hi all! I'm 44. Had my surgery 5/14/14. HW 235 SW 225 current weight 178! That's 47 pounds gone in under 3 months! I had a long stall at the third week and it lasted 3 weeks. While I wasn't losing pounds I did notice I was losing inches. I just keep telling myself...." This is a marathon, not a sprint"

Hi all! I'm a NICU RN and was sleeved on May 14,2014. HW 235. SW 225. Today am 188. Having issue with milk products. Never been lactose intolerant before. The bloating and nausea is unreal. Has taken me 24 hours to get over a Greek yogurt! Any suggestions to deal with this? I get a lot of my protein from dairy

I know how you feel about the deli meat. Have you tried tuna? I even threw in a couple jalapeño slices with the fat free mayo. My tummy liked it

Hey PJ! I talked to my NUT today. She said once our bodies get that basal or rock bottom amount of calories needed to function THEN our bodies will let the pounds go. I guess my body thinks I'm trying to kill it so it's in survival mode. My basal calorie intake was 1,300 before I lost any weight. I just have to keep reminding myself that this is a marathon if weight loss, not a sprint. BTW I have trouble getting my fluids in too. If I get fluids in then protien is low that day. If I eat better then my fluid intake is low. Go figure!

Hi all! I am new to this techie stuff. I was sleeved on May 14. Presurgery I did the dieting thing and started at 235lbs. I weighed 217lbs on my day of surgery. I have been stuck at 197lbs for 3 weeks! I haven't been exercising consistently and wonder if that's why I remain so stuck. I'm up to about 800-900 cal a day and 50-60grs of protein. I will say that even though I haven't lost any weight lately, I have lost inches. So that and your stories you share here are what's keeping me optimistic. Any advice is welcome. Keep up the good work everyone! Rock that sleeve!

Thank you for the inspiration. I'm five weeks out from surgery and been at a stall for almost two weeks. I Will remember that this is not a sprint, it's a marathon! And one with the happiest of endings!

Yep. I'm in your boat. I believe it's time to call the nutritionist. I know our bodies will hold onto weight to protect itself thinking we are trying to kill it on super low calorie intake. But it makes sense that if you burn more than you consume it should come off no matter what. So, I'm calling an expert. Will let you know what the word is....

It's interesting how our tastes change after surgery. I was a true coffee junkie before surgery. Now I can't even stand the smell. Same goes for any pasta.

Well done cherry tree. I've lost 18 pounds (8kgs) and my scales haven't moved in nearly 2 weeks! I'm so over it....it's very deflating. I can pretty much eat anything, as long as it's soft enough. I do get hungry, but find I get full after about half a cup of food. Fingers crossed the scales start moving soon. They simply have to! Oh I am having the same issue. In five weeks since surgery. So frustrating.

Wow. Our paths are similar! Sleeved on 5/14/14. HW: 235. SW: 217. Today 197. Been 197-198 for two weeks! Tried to go back to work last week and made it through my shift. Drove home in tears from pain at main incision site. Surgeon said there's lots of deep sutures there. It will feel better to wear something for support like an abdominal binder or Spanx. Lol. I'm up to 64 oz water and 50-70 grams protein = about 800 cal a day and yet I'm still at a stall. Any advice?

On my fitness pal I am SWEETRACHEL43. I'm 5 weeks out from surgery. HW: 235. SW: 217. Today : 197

Hi. I'm 5 weeks out from surgery tomorrow. I started on my fitness pal this week. It's very helpful. I sent you a friend request. Let the good times roll y'all !

Hi. I am 5 weeks out tomorrow and have lost 19 pounds. Been at a stand still for two weeks. Well, I lost 3 pounds. I am up to about 800 cal/day and 70 grams of protein. Have been excersizing this week minimum of 30 minutes. Why is this happening? How can I get off the plateau train??