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I am almost 6 months out. My starting weight was 241 lbs. I am down 56 lbs and now weigh 184 lbs. I to feel stuck. Hopefully it will pass. Another hurdle has been the drastic hair loss.

Just wanted to see how others sleeved around 5/12 are doing. How is the progress with weight loss and diet coming along. I am currently down 30 pounds. It feels like the last week I haven't lost more than a few ounces. Kind of scares me. Although my dr did say the weight loss would slow I wasn't sure if this is the norm.

@slvaritx Since surgery. Thank you all for sharing makes me feel like things are moving along as they should.

My stats are 240/5'5". I am post op day 3 and am thrilled that my pain is just about gone. I haven't been hungry yet maybe just a little mental hunger but that passed quickly. I weighed my self today at 230 so I hope the weight keeps falling off.

I'm just looking for people to talk to about all of the changes, fears and concerns of this journey . I'm so afraid of not loosing enough weight not sure if that is normal :\

Glad you are doing to well! My doctor had me on a full liquid diet for the second week but I started to introduce food like egg whites and I had bbq salmon and veggies last night. I can't eat more than a few bites but my stomach seems to handle it ok. I was told no bread crackers or rice for at least 6 months but I haven't wanted it so that's been easy. I was sleeved on the 5/12 and I'm down 17 pounds so far. I am excited about the subtle changes I see in my body already. I know I need to start working out but I just haven't had the energy. Feeling dehydrated is a constant thing. But I am optimistic that all of the peices will come together in time.

Thanks for all of your replies. This group has been so much help. Tuesday will mark week 2 and I am down 17 pounds. I am definitely still learning how to eat and drink slowly. My stomach tell me when I'm not doing things right. My current challenge is the vitamins. I k ow I need them but one gummy chew has my stomach full. Is there any reason why we can't take gel caps or regular pills instead?

The hardest part is all of the trapped gas from the surgery. The broth doesn't smell or taste good. I have been able to keep some water and Popsicles down. So far I have lost 7 pounds in 2 days. I am just hoping the pain disapates within the next few days.

I also had a bit of an emotional day. I issue food. I was sleeved 5/12/15. I was 241 before surgery and am 229 today. I am on the full liquids diet as of today. I didn't expect to be so emotional about being mentally hungry. I know this will pass. This is just harder than I ever thought it'd be.

Thanks ladies that has been a life saver today. I feel like I was able to get more fluids down today.

That gave me some good ideas thank you!

Yes they have been a life safer. I just feel like I'm not getting the required fluids in. I try to sip all day but I just can't seem to tolerate the broth. I'm hoping next week will be easier with a few more options to eat.