SoulGardener

Horseshowmom, agree with other posters.... this sounds like weight retention. The IV fluids contain lots of sodium. Also your body is in shock. Encouraging you to stick with the plan; this will change eventually!

I’m new. Package went to insurance yesterday, so anticipate surgery late December or possibly January. I’m looking for supportive folks. Age 65, female, CW 272. Gastric sleeve.

Hello. I’m new here. I have passed the requirements for surgery. Package just went to insurance company. I’m 65 and single. Right now I’m 272. I started in July on this road at 283. I had a virtual pandemic-safe romance going for 8 months. He knew I was severely obese but he didn’t know HOW big. I had sent him a full body recent picture. Last night I decided to tell him my actual weight. Turns out he is also struggling at 6 feet, 295. I eat healthy but too much. I lost the food/exercise balance 15 years ago after being severely injured. I’m eating about 1300 a day and walking 2400-5000 steps a day. But it isn’t coming off. I joined a gym but got worried about COVID so i quit going in August. Suspect failing muscle mass is hindering me. 59% of my bodyweight is from fat.