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My gastric sleeve surgery was 4 months and 7 days ago and I have only lost 15 lbs!!!! I was 193 at surgery weigh and now I am 178!!! I run every other day and eat approx 800 calories and lots of protein!! I don't know what to do! I feel so upset and defeated! I have lost in 4 MONTHS. What some have lost in one week or one month!!!! Is it because I was a lower BMI or am I not eatting enough?? Feeling like this was just a Huge waste of money!!! Hoping someone can give me some insight!! Thanks!!!

Really Mentally struggling right now!! I was sleeved on 1/13. I was a low BMI patient. My SW:193 at 5'4 inches and my current weight is 176.8 which I have been for 2 1/2 weeks!!! My weightloss has been SO SLOW!!!! I eat anywhere between 600-and 800 calories a day.Restriction is great! I get approx 50 gms of protein everyday. I am doing everything right!! I know I have lost inches because I have in 4 belt loops on my belt and my clothes are lose fitting I am just disappointed with how SLOW this is going!! My dr's goal for me is 146lbs but I feel like I will never get there! sigh!!!:/ Sorry for being a Debbie Downer...just having a moment! Is anyone else experiencing the SLOW AS HELL WEIGHTLOSS?????

1 month post op and since surgery I have lost 10 lbs! Yep, 10 lbs! I am happy with that! I had a lower BMI to start so I expected a lower weightloss than others. My weightloss is slow and that's ok. It is what it is! Hopefully the slow weightloss will decrease loose skin! Eating soft foods now. I am having difficulty knowing when I am full still. It hits me all of the sudden I am fine the next bite I am "uncomfortably" full! I will keep working on it. I do measure out my food. I can only eat about 1/4 cup of food always eat my protein first. I am dealing with terrible constipation however started miralax and that has helped things. I definitely need to increase my fluids! I feel like I am constantly eating (because you have to chew,chew,chew and that time) that there is no time to drink! I will have to just start sipping all day! I still have a shake for lunch or breakfast whichever. I am very happy with my desicion to do this! I don't stress over the scale anymore. I know my sleeve is working, I am eating a 1/4 cup of food or less at a meal, I am not hungry, and my body is losing just slowly! I am taking measurements Saturday to see where I am at! I keep tightening up my belt every few days and my clothes are definently getting baggy! I will continue to do what I do. Starting turbo jam today! That should kick the weightloss up! ????

i know the slow losing thing sucks and can be VERY frustrating but one thing I can tell you is TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS!!! I had surgery on 1/13 and have only dropped 6 lbs from my DOS weight but I have dropped 1 pants size!!!!!!!!! Biologically our bodies don't want us to lose weight and put forth all measures to prevent it!! I bodies are wired for us to eat and store vitamins, fat, and nutrients protecting us from impending famine. However, our bodies haven't recieved the message that we have food options at every neighborhood corner and the likelihood of famine is nill. But, our body is an amazing machine and will continue to protect us even though we want it to let its guard down LOL!! The measurements say it all! The scale will catch up later! Just keep doing what your doing and it will all work out! It has to.....we are eating a 1/8 of what we use to! .

To all that have lost a good amount and in the 2nd or 3rd week are upset they haven't lost any......try not losing ANY!!!!!!!!!! I am 11 days out and NOOOOO weight loss! Sw- 193 home-195 as of today - 195!!!!! Doing everything to a tee! You are all doing Fabulous and you are all most likely in a stall. It will begin again! Heck before I even lose a pound I will be in the 2 week stall!

Can you use a straw? I was sleeved by Dr. Ortiz and he and his dietician told me not to use a straw as the air will stretch the stomach. I believe it was also in my paperwork. I was sooooo thinking a straw would be so much better but it was a no no!

8 days post op and NO WEIGHTLOSS!!! I gained 4-5 lbs post op and believed it to be fluids however its now been 8 days and not 1 lb lost!! It sounds like everyone else has lost at least SOMETHING by now!! Now I am starting to get a little worried! I am a lower BMI of 33 and I knew I would lose slower but not THIS slow!!!!! :/

I was sleeved 1/13, and I haven't lost any weight but gained! I was 193 day of surgery and 195 today! UGH!!!! I am following the diet to a tee. Not getting all the protein though but averaging at least 50gms! Totally hitting the water goal as I drink all day long!!!!

Surgery weight was 193 and 5 days post op I am 195!! Ugh! I am sure it is water weight but I was really hoping for a loss when I got home! ???? anyone else gain weight after surgery???

How many calories are you guys getting in? I know I am not getting very many. Maybe 500? How about you guys? I drink a 1/2 serving of Dannon fit and light protein Greek yougart shake to restore the normal flora in the bowel(70 cal), 2 premier protein shakes (320 cal both), 1/4 cup cream mushroom soup (35 cal). How much is everyone else getting in?

Gastric sleeve done on 1/13! Drinking fine and feeling great! I haven't lost any weight yet though! ????. Actually I gained 6 lbs!!!!!! I am sure it is fluid retention but would love to see the scale start it's way down!!! Today I had a Atkins shake, half a Greek drinkable tougher, and a little of cream of mushroom soup minus the mushroom! Dr. Ortiz and the OCC was AWESOME by the way!

Surgery completed!!! YAY??? No pain, no nausea, great care all the way. Still groggy from the anesthesia buy that's all! Up and walking about and sipping on juice and water! No pain at all with that!

Tomorrow is the day!!!!! Sooooo many thoughts running through my head!! Ugh!! Sooooo nervous and scared! I have never had surgery before!

On my way to San Diego!! Here we go! ????????????✈️✈️

Question...what can you bring on the plane to eat during a long plane ride?? Can you bring protein shakes onboard??? Can you buy protein shakes after the security check point??? I have a long flight there and back! Just preparing ahead of time! Thanks!!!