jennabela

I'm a year and 4 months post gastric sleeve and I seem to have a small bump or ball in the upper part or my abdomen with a little bit of pain. I've also had acid reflux a lot more often lately...any ideas on what it might be or has anyone experienced anything similar

I had my gastric sleeve back on March 9, 2016. Started at 221 and now at 6 months post op I fluctuate between 178/180. I've been at a stall now for a while now which is very hard not to be discouraged:( does the fluctuation mean this is probably where I'm going to be stuck at. Another thing I was wondering about is that I thought my stomach looked flatter a few months ago than it does now. Anybody been here??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@happy2bjcox I'm sorry. Trust me I feel your pain. I've read on some forums that they were told to increase their calories and add some carbs to their diet to 1200 because if your calories are too low than your body stores it as fat because it goes into starvation mode. I'm not sure though. It seems like I can win for losing. I would make a new post asking about calorie information. I'm sure we'll be fine in the end. Best of Luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks @@OutsideMatchInside That's where i messed up in the beginning, I never measured:( I'll make sure to push the liquids. Your post makes a lot of sense and I hadn't thought of that Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck Crochet Queen! I haven't worked out too much either and actually just started a walking video by Lesley Sansone which I highly recommend. I've never been a big exerciser but this is just the right pace. I try to do the 2 mile walk 4x a day just to get moving but I recently got a heel spur and have to stay off the foot for 2 weeks. Another good thing is that you don't even have to buy the video you can just access her videos on YouTube which is perfect! Hope you reach your goal weight!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks KristenLe. I think I need to start journaling and tracking my food choices, Protein and fluids Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was having a hard time with constipation but did start Probiotics and eat one Activia Light daily Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My Fluid intake could definitely be better. I'm working on that. I just feel stuck in a rut. People have told me things like "oh you've lost more weight but my scale hasn't budged. I guess inches are just as good. I just hear about so many amazing weight loss stories and it's hard not to be in the same spot. Patience has never been my strong point. Thanks for the encouragement Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App