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Well, I finally dropped below 300. I've been close for about a month and a half and today my scale showed 298! Maybe I've started losing again. It has been very slow since February but maybe progress is being made and I was just in one of those infamous stalls. We'll see. Will keep y'all posted.

I was sleeved Sept. 16, 2016. Weight consistently dropped until late February when I seemed to stall. I started at 370 and am now around 300. I fluctuate between 305-301. I weigh every Monday. My goal weight is 225-250 so I still have a lot to lose. While my blood pressure has dropped and I'm able to physically move around much better I still need to get down to my goal weight. I'm still obese. I turned 70 this year so I hope my twilight years can be easier for me to move around, etc, even with my advancing age. Anyway, I will continue to try to lose, am careful what I eat, and not give up. I think I need to be better at monitoring my protein and water intake. Any suggestions?

Heather it may have to do with people (especially) men being hesitant to say anything about a woman's weight. Or, they may think you are ill. Have you let it be known that you had Bariatric surgery? I put a post on Facebook the day after surgery so my friends would know about it. It's saved a million questions and I get so many positive remarks from my friends. They are very supportive! Also it helped to explain why I'm not taking part in the meals at Masonic and Lions Club meetings. No one had to ask they just knew I would not be taking part in the buffets! Hang it there gal! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Heather I am experiencing pretty much what you are. I am coming to realize that 1.5 -2 pounds per week will probably be all I can hope far. I was getting too impatient I guess. Keep it up surgery buddy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get 70 grams of Protein per day by consuming a Premier Protein (30gr) and an Isopure drink (40gr.) Good protein adds to it, tuna, chicken etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Heather, I have not experienced a surge in energy, in fact, I get tired fairly easily, but then I'm 70 years old! As I stated I have started back with my cardiac re-hab, which is treadmill, recumbent bicycle, stationary bicycle, upper arm machine. I have not started lifting dumbells again yet. I did back off on my exercise times and resistance levels but am slowly increasing each. I sleep pretty well, my wife says I don't snore as much. I can eat 1/2 -1 cup of food. Anymore than that I feel stuffed. Overall, I'm very pleased and am motivated to keep it going. I started at 370lbs and my goal is 250 pounds. I'm not sure if that is realistic but it is my goal. I am 6'3" so I can carry 250 fine. I, like you need food/protein shake or water/Isopure every 2-3 hours or I do get hungry. My only hard time was when I strained my back-it kept me out of commission for a week. It was very hard to get my liquids and nutrition lying flat on my back. I'm past that now so things are good! Stay in touch Surgery Pal! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great. One month out. Had a check up with my surgeon today and she was pleased. I'm still on soft foods but I'm satisfied! No complaints. Pounds are slowly coming off. Down 40 pounds since first day of liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery. Am exercising at cardiac rehab (had a stent over a year ago) I "graduated" but my hospital lets you continue if you want to so I do! Have NOT regretted any of this for even a moment! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've discovered a new snack for me: Bumblebee Brand chicken salad Snacks. 2.9 oz, 140 cal, 8 gr. Protein. It's in a small can with its own opener and. Few crackers. Handy when you're traveling, etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Angela I've started inching down again but very slowly. Mainly I'm trying to keep up with the Protein and Fluid goals and continue eating high protein foods. I seem to get hungry about mid afternoon so I ordered some high protein Soups from Bariatric Pal for that time. They help me make it to the evening "meal" (such as it is) Good luck. Give reports on your progress! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Trekker, you might try Tillamook Beef Sticks. 160 calories, 8 grams Protein. They also have jerky. You can order online. Just Google it. Might ask your nutritionist first. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much Inner Surfer Girl. I read your article and it pretty much reinforces what I had been thinking but I guess I was being impatient! Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Heather-surgery buddy! How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op. Can eat puréed chicken and ground turkey and veggies. About 1/2 cup I feel stuffed. I ate too much one time and it seemed to "get stuck" in my throat. So, I stick to 1/2 cup of whatever it is and quit. I agree that yogurt passes through pretty quickly but again, I try to eat no more than 1/2 cup. I also bought a variety of Bariatric Pal Protein Soups and they are pretty good much they pass on through pretty quickly and it's not long before you think you need to eat again. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op. Things progressing fine. No problem with liquid or Protein requirement. Am able to eat soft foods prepared in the blender. Even turkey meat loaf and tuna. Cannot eat much or I feel stuffed. About 1/2 cup is my limit. Ground chicken chili with soft white Beans has been my latest. I was losing pounds fairly steadily until this week. I've lost 35 pounds since beginning the two week liquid diet on Sept 5. Now I seemed to have stalled. I've heard of the three week stall so has anyone else experienced it? My Doc says to stay away from the scales for a while because I'm replacing fat with lean muscle tissue. I just can't resist stepping on those scales every morning. Any of you sleevers experience the stall? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A couple of you asked about bm's. I'm two weeks post op and finally had a "solid" bm. I only had two in the previous week and they were mostly Fluid like with s lot of gas. I had bought some stool softener anticipating getting constipated but didn't need it after all. Generally, things are progressing quite well. I'm having meat loaf (turkey) and mashed potatoes for supper. That will be my first real food in over a month! I'm anxious to see how I react to it. Hang in there, it does get better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App