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Trust me on this, IT IS TOTALLY WORTH IT! I don’t like to make promises, but THIS I can promise you. Six months post-surgery and I have absolutely NO regrets. I’ve dropped 75 pounds and EVERYTHING about my life has changed for the better. Stay the course until your surgery and you will be so happy that you did!

Help! Right after my 3/14/28 surgery, my weight loss was buzzing along, but then it just stopped. I’ve been eating 80-100 grams of protein, drinking 64+ oz water, and taking my vitamins exactly per doctor’s orders. The first 3.5 weeks I lost 25 pounds. But in the last week I’ve lost just one pound. My weight has actually been unchanged for four straight days. What gives? I’m afraid I’m not going to keep losing. I still have 50-60 pounds to lose. And it’s only been 4.5 weeks! Seems awfully early for a “plateau.” Thoughts? Experiences? Advice? Thank you! - Scott in Seattle Sleeved: 3/14/18 HW: 279.4 SW: 258.6 GW: 170.0 -CW: 232.6- Timeline: 3/14 - 258.6 3/17 - 256.5 3/19 - 253.6 3/20 - 250.2 3/21 - 249.2 3/28 - 244.7 4/1 - 240.8 4/6 - 239.0 4/7 - 236.6 4/8 - 235.6 4/9 - 234.4 4/10 - 233.6 4/11 - 233.4 4/12 - 233.0 4/13 - 234.4 4/14 - 232.6 4/15 - 232.6 4/16 - 232.6

I’m four days post-op (sleeved 3/14) and mindlessly drank an entire 32 oz bottle of Water in 10 minutes while engaged in a conversation. In that moment, I completed forgot to take small sips and wait. Does anyone have any opinions on the long-term damage I might have caused doing this (such as stretching out my stomach)? Anyone else at this stage of post-op finding it easier to drink large portions of fluids than expected? I appreciate your feedback.

I was told the water or skim milk you use in your shake counts but the other ingredients don’t. So I’m you make a 12 oz shake that has yogurt and protein powder and 8 oz of fluid, you would count just the 8 oz. Broths count as liquids as do sugar free popsicles.

Great advice! Thank you.

It’s not easy suddenly being mindful when you’ve spent your life not being mindful. I have virtually no pain when I drink fluids. I’m surprised as well. I was anticipating my body wouldn’t allow me to do anything BUT take small sips. That’s what I was told. But not so for me. I’m going to keep a small glass nearby for portion control from now on. Thanks.

Sleeved on 3/14/18 Starting weight: 260 (BMI 41) Goal weight #1: 195 Goal weight #2: 170

You’ve waited 9 years for this. Don’t let one week get you down. What you’re describing is pretty much what everyone goes through the first week. Things will get better and better. And then the weight will start coming off and you won’t even remember the first week!

I’ve been using my CPAP for several years now. For a few years I hated it and only wore it part of the time. Then I started paying more attention to the medical studies tying all kinds of illnesses to unresolved sleep apnea. Now I wear it religiously and my energy level is so much better. Like you said, fewer headaches, no daytime drowsiness, and no soaked sheets from night sweats. I’m three days post-op and I’m told that once my weight is off, there’s a good chance my sleep apnea will be resolved too.

Let’s start with, you haven’t ruined anything. We didn’t get fat because of one bad choice. And a bad choice isn’t going to derail your success on this surgery. HOWEVER, you’ve got to be honest with yourself too. Keeping your trigger foods in the house is a bad idea. Throw them out now. Seriously, now. Find something that you can eat on this program that sounds good and make sure you have plenty on hand. No more tasting foods and spitting them out. I say this because I can relate to you. After getting rid of the bad foods, the second thing you must do is join a support group of some kind. A good one for you might be over-eaters anonymous. Or even weight watchers. The last thing you should do is beat yourself up for being human. You have not failed and you’re not a failure. Choose to get back on track and forgive yourself. You deserve that!

I’m ALSO three days post-op and I’m having the exact same experience as you two. Clearly, this must be normal since all three of us are having the same experiences. I don’t feel particularly full. I’m surprised by how much I’m able to eat - particularly the protein shake (still it’s not a lot). And the tummy grumbling is crazy. Let’s all just decide to think positively.

You’re losing over 12 pounds a month. I think that’s incredible! Just keep doing what you’re doing! Consider, at your current pace you’ll be in the 200s in 3.5 months. That’s amazing. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t second guess yourself.

Wow man you are looking great!

It’s been 3.5 days since my surgery (sleeved on 3/14) but so far I haven’t lost any weight. Is this normal? Thanks in advance.

I was sleeved the morning of 3/14. I’ve transitioned to protein shakes, pudding and creamed soups. My gas pain is pretty intense. I’m able to release gas a little but mostly my stomach is incredibly loud with gas. I’m taking GasX strips. Is the loud sounds of internal gas normal? Also, I’m able to take in more fluids than I thought I could. Am I stretching out my sleeve? I expected it to be more obvious when I had no more room in my new stomach. Thanks for any and all comments and opinions.

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide so much useful feedback. I’m so impressed by the kindness on this forum. I’m glad to know everything I’m going through right now is somewhat normal. I haven’t lost any weight yet and it’s been a half a week, but I’m hoping that’s normal as well. Thanks again.

I get my sleeve this Wednesday (3/14/18). My thoughts and emotions are all over the place. Nervous, excited, worried, happy, depressed, hopeful, angry, hyper, exhausted. Is this normal?

So I am in the recovery room having had my surgery at 8:30 Wednesday. I totally agree that the pain and in particular the gas bubbles are harsh. It doesn’t help that the night nurse is Nurse Ratched. Just happy the surgery is done. Had a massive level 4 hernia that was discovered as well.