lilamarie

I'm losing weight so slowly and I'm very depressed. I have chronic back pain and until I lose more weight, I cannot exercise due to the pain. I started pre-op liquid diet 10/5 and had the sleeve surgery 20/20. That is almost 2 2 months and I have only lost 27 pounds. I only eat 500 or 600 calories a day. I'm always hungry, but I won't eat. I eat lots of protein. Other people have lost 50 pounds at this point. Is my surgery a failure?

Kristen, Thank you for your encouraging email. I am not drinking 64 oz of water, but will now. I believe that I am doing fine with protein, but have to cut out extra salt. Congrats and encouragement to my fellow sleepers. Lila

Had surgery October 19th. Saw doctor today and since October 5th, my total weight loss was only 11 lbs. I'm disappointed to say the least. I've been very hungry, bit today that feeling has abated. I'm on leave from work until year end, so fatigue has not been a concern. Tomorrow, I will take a walk at the gym or outside. I think my loss is low because I'm laying around watching TV. I also picked up some high protein soups to ease my salt cravings. I find the high protein SlimFast pleasant-tasting. Sometimes I add the sugar-free Torani classic Carmel syrup for a change. Would like to hear from anyone who has started exercising and at what date post-op they began.

I think they are delicious and a good way to consume all that Water Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is October 19th. I can't wait for the day to come. I am so sick and tired of being so obese. Also, I suffer from chronic back pain and hauling around all this weight does not help. I have been on the pre-op liquid diet since October 5th and have only lost 5 Lbs. I admit I did a little cheating, such as a slice of cheese and salt on my vegetables. I'm disappointed that I have lost so little. I'm worried that my weight loss post surgery will be slow going. Is there a group for October surgical candidates? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App