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Don't worry, it will pick back up. Sometimes the body goes into a "what the heck?" mode and tries to hold onto the fat reserves (my surgeon says). You can't stretch your pouch by drinking liquids or Proteins - only by consistently stuffing yourself with solid food over time. I think every sleever's biggest fear is stretching that new stomach. Hang in there, the weight will come off. Keep exercising too. I do 1 mile a day, sometimes 1.5 if I have the energy.

Hi Everyone! I hope all you January sleevers are doing well. It has been 30 days since my surgery and I am doing great. 28 lbs down. My blood pressure went from 140/90 to 103/72 - normal! No more BP meds for me. I am so thankful that I was able to have this surgery. I have had no complications - however, I am lactose intolerant now. No big deal, I just buy lactaid - which is milk without the lactose. Tastes just fine. I struggle with getting enough protein but I'm experimenting with different foods to see how to work more in (for instance, I started liking avocados!) My surgeon told me my food tastes may change and I have noticed that too. Also, anything too sweet tasting - tastes really bad to me (thank god). I used to be a real sugar junkie, now I don't think about it. I do get hungry around meal times, but two tablespoons is always enough. It's funny how the brain still thinks the old way but your body says "no way! you are stuffed!". I have been walking 1 mile every day and just got the ok to do light weights (for the arms - 5-10 lbs). So, that's the latest and greatest from this January sleever. So happy!

I was banded 8 years ago, it was fine for five years ..then I spent the last 3 years in absolute misery. Pain, vomiting, Gerd. I had it out in June and just this month I was sleeved. Best decision ever! I can't believe the lap band is even being offered anymore as it's 50/50 with problems and removal. So glad it's gone!

Hi! I was sleeved Jan. 5th. Almost at the three week mark and have lost 24 lbs! I have had no complications, thankfully. The first week was the most difficult but every day it gets better. No vomiting or nausea but I actually have experienced dumping syndrome after drinking a glass of high Protein low fat chocolate milk. Never again! I'm still on a liquids (soups and protein shakes). It's getting boring but I'll do what I'm told and get through it. It's not forever. I've never been looking forward to eating an egg so much in my life. I'm so happy I found this forum and had this surgery. It's the best feeling in the world to have hope again. It's not easy, but it's worth it.

Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie. I just had my lap band out and I'm preparing for my gastric sleeve surgery in the fall. Today my husband sat me down and told me he was very worried about me having this surgery and he did not support me going through with it. I feel like I can't do it without his support. I understand that he is very concerned and worried about my health and the risk of complications - I get it. But I am so unhappy and I have tried every diet under the sun and struggled with the lap band in me for nearly 8 years (it failed.) He said that "there are some things we need to accept in life, and you being overweight is one of those things." He wants me to accept my weight and come to peace with it. I can not. I don't want to yo you diet and struggle with my weight for the rest of my life. I'm so sad he had this talk with me today. It caught me off guard because I thought he was all for it. Any advice from anyone who has gone through this with a reluctant spouse? Thank you

Thank you everyone! I am going to have him come to my consult and attend a support meeting. I really appreciate the support! I will update as things progress.