NolaJay

Hi everyone. Had my surgery June 5 2021. I’ve lost around 93lb and feeling great. Physically had no problems with the surgery which I’m very very grateful for. Over the last maybe 6 weeks, though, I’ve lost nothing. I can feel myself getting back into bad habits. I go to the supermarket and, instead of picking up chicken, I pick up chocolate or crisps. I also have found that my portion sizes are slightly larger now over the last couple months, even with protein foods like plain chicken with vegetables. A few times last year, maybe 3-4 times, I ate too much and was sick. Often I would feel that really full feeling like something is stuck in my throat. But this year, I haven’t had that. I don’t seem to get it anymore. All this to say I’m really bloody worried. I’m so worried about slipping back into my old ways. I’m worried about my portion sizes going back to normal and gaining all the weight back. I would appreciate any support or advice you can give. Did any of you feel like this and get yourself back on track? How did you do it? Can any of you confirm that eating more at this stage is normal healing and that my stomach hasn’t stretched back to normal?!? Thanks in advance NJ x

I’m sorry you’re having a few concerns but this post is so comforting to me. I’m 8 months post op and I can notice that I’m able to eat more, that full feeling doesn’t come nearly as often (if at all) and I’m slipping back into old habits with snacking. It’s been helpful to read your post and some of the responses!

I believe in you! You can do this. Your goals are really good and achievable and realistic. I know 10lb feels like a lot, but think of how happy you’d have been at the start to be the weight you are now. I know you don't want to stay at this weight but awareness and those goals will help you change that, but don’t be too hard on yourself! You’ve smashed it!!!

I'm 6 weeks out from surgery today, and since the date of my surgery I've lost 21lbs. 33 overall with the LRD. You're doing amazing if you've lost that in only 4 weeks!!! Don't let your surgeon make you feel down, 21lb in 4 weeks is incredible progress. I had a consultation with my surgeon at 3 weeks post-op, and I had lost 15lb at that time and he was really pleased with my progress. He also told me that he wouldn't have wanted me to lose much more than 15lb in those 3 weeks, and that it would slow down a lot in the following couple of weeks. You're doing great!

Hi everyone. Thanks, if you're reading this, and thanks to any of you that can offer any kind of advice. I am 6 weeks and 1 day post-surgery today. I had my surgery on 5 June 2021. I had the gastric sleeve. I've had loads of concerns since I came out of surgery, but recently, since about the beginning of week 5 (so for around two weeks now) I've been having some really uncomfortable feelings. Around an hour after I've eaten, no matter what time I eat or what food I actually eat, I have these gnawing hunger pangs in my stomach. The same kind of feeling I would get pre-surgery in the morning if it had been a long time since I ate. But I'm getting it really regularly. It's so disheartening. I wasn't expecting to feel any hunger at all, yet here I am feeling starving at regular intervals. I think it can't be real hunger, because it's only an hour or so after I eat. But of course, I'm also eating MUCH less, so maybe my stomach is emptying it all very quickly and I'm feeling hungry again really soon afterwards. The feelings don't disappear until I eat again a few hours later. Do any of you have any ideas? Have any of you ever experienced this? I would appreciate any advice you can give. I'm taking 20mg Omeperazole, and multi-vitamins.

Hello! I know it's really difficult, but try not to worry so much about the fact that the scales aren't moving. You are guaranteed to be in a calorie deficit, so it's scientifically impossible for you not to be losing fat. I know someone who had the surgery and didn't lose any weight in the first 8 weeks, but she's lost absolutely loads of inches from all over her body, her body shape and size has completely changed! You should take measurements, then you can see the progress you're making even if the scales are being stubborn. Energy wise, are you taking all your vitamins? If you're not taking B12 you'll have really low energy. I find (6 weeks out today) that if I don't take my vitamins I feel absolutely blah, really tired and lethargic. Hope this helps!