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as far as losing 7 lbs in two weeks, that's actually pretty normal. I know a lot of people think we should be losing 30+ lbs the first month, but that's thanks to shows like "My 600 lb Life". Keep in mind that the people on that show start out MUCH heavier than most of us, so that kind of loss would be very unusual in more "normal" WLS patients. Most of us seem to lose somewhere in the 15-25 lb range the first month - and given that you started out at a lower weight than a lot of us, I would expect you'll be somewhere on the lower end of that range by month's end. I lost 16 lbs the first month, and I started out MUCH heavier than you (and starting BMI is one of the factors that affects your rate of weight loss - or at least early on). As long as you follow your plan and your overall trend is downward, despite the occasionally fluctuation or stall, you're golden. In the end, your success will be due to how compliant you are to the plan - not how fast or slow the weight comes off.
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it does create a new set point, but keep in mind that that set point may be a bit higher than you are now. Lots of us gain 10-20 lbs after hitting our lowest weight - usually in years 2 or 3 - before stabilizing. Of course, you can always lose that rebound (if you experience it - again, most do - although it's not inevitable), but if your new set point is where you ended up after the 10-20 lb rebound, then it will be a real challenge to get back down to your lowest weight - and keep it there. Hopefully, where you are now IS your new set point...if so, it shouldn't be too difficult to maintain as long as you monitor yourself.
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I'm 13 mo post-op and have been in maintenance for 4 months. I'm surprised by how much I can eat and find that no matter what I eat (within reason), my weight is locked between 146 and 149, with an average of 147(ish). I would say I average between 1800 and 2000 calories/day. Pre-surgery, my weight was remarkably stable @ 235(ish) for 20+ years, regardless of what I ate. I wonder if my body is unusually good at regulating weight? I'm curious. What are experiences of others who are in maintenance? Did the surgery create a new set point for you?
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Hi all! I had my RNY 15 days ago. I'll be 55 years old next month. I'm 5'4 and my top weight was 248. Pre op I was 231 (lost weight with pre-op diet hell). Currently sitting at 222 lbs. Still on Full Liquid stage with starting the Pureed on 4/19. No real hunger pangs at all, just weakish. Weighing myself just once a week. I've always been hard on myself, so weighing once a week, I think, will keep things more in perspective for me. I'm down 9 lbs since surgery and trying hard not to tell myself it should be more! I'm Feeling pretty good. Was REALLY sore for that first week, but feeling more comfortable every day. I'm just bummed about the lack of energy I still feel. I can toodle around the house fine, do chores, etc, but when it comes to going to the store, short walks, etc, I get wiped out SO easily. Going back to work next Monday and dreading the 10+ hour days I do. Luckily it's just 3 days a week with another half day thrown in there (I average ~35 hours/week). Can't afford to take off any more work. Anyone else experience this? I'm averaging ~500 calories/day, which I know isn't much and that's likely the reason. Currently having 2 protein shakes/day. My doc put a note into the dietician to reach out to me about all this. I'm grateful to have found this site! By the way, I can't seem to figure out how to have my "Weight loss ticker" show on my posts. Help?
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Yes I'm 3 weeks post op and finally broke my stall I lost 3lbs since my first week I was happy for all the support last week while I was super stressed out about being the same weight for the past week I appreciate everyone who comment[emoji3590] Sent from my moto g power (2022) using BariatricPal mobile app
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I am at the 6 week mark and on soft foods. I have been stalled for 2 weeks at 185-186. I started at 223 pounds and was 200 and for the day of surgery. It’s very difficult for me to even drink a protein shake and maybe one or two bites of food . I realize I’m on the smaller end of weight loss surgery but I am hopeful to lose another 40 pounds. My big wins are that I am off of all diabetes medicine and also 75% of the medication I was taking before my sleeve however I’m looking for any helpful hints I can get to break the stall. Suggestion please.
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It's difficult to say definitively whether it's easier or harder to lose weight following a vegan diet, as it depends on various factors such as the individual's dietary habits, lifestyle, and level of physical activity. However, some studies suggest that a vegan diet may be effective for weight loss due to its emphasis on whole, plant-based foods that are often lower in calories and higher in fibre compared to animal-based foods. Additionally, a vegan diet may promote greater satiety, making it easier to control portions and reduce overall calorie intake. That being said, it's important to note that a vegan diet can also be high in calories if one regularly consumes processed or high-fat plant-based foods such as vegan junk food, fried foods, and sugary snacks. It's also possible to gain weight on a vegan diet if one consumes more calories than they expend through physical activity. Overall, a balanced vegan diet that emphasizes entire, nutrient-dense plant-based foods and incorporates regular physical activity may support healthy weight loss. However, as with any diet, individual results may vary, and it's important to consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to one's diet or lifestyle.
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Cravings Coming Back with No pains
Arabesque replied to LiLYuli98's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unfortunately, the surgery doesn’t remove the part of our brain that causes head hunger like cravings. We have to work on those ourselves. Do we get rid of them? No but we learn to better recognise them for what they are & learn strategies to better manage them so they don’t win. Many find working with a therapist helpful - your surgeon or team should be able to recommend someone yi could work with. Do you have a dietician? (If not, again contact your surgeon or team.) They will give you an eating plan (may also include portion sizes, nutritional/macros, calories, etc. but ask for what you would feel most comfortable & confident with) to follow which should support your individual situation & body’s needs. Generally we’re advised to keep our carbs low & look for complex whole & multi grain carbs. No bread, rice, pasta or similar products. Also low fat, low sugar & high protein. Eat all your protein first. Then some vegetables if you’re able. Carbs you are allowed are eaten last & only if you physically can (I never could). You may have to cook meals for yourself instead of relying on family prepared meals which may not support your weight loss. Look for low processed ‘clean’ ingredients you prepare & cook yourself. You won’t have to cook everyday as your portions are so small you’ll have leftovers you can refrigerate or freeze to eat another day. It’s also an opportunity to introduce your family to healthy meals. -
Don’t ‘only’ any of your weight loss. I always say every pound you lose. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you lose because we all lose at the rate that right for us & our body. Yes, this is likely a stall. They’re a very normal & important part of your weight loss progress and you’ll likely experience more of them. It’s the time your body takes to come to terms with the changes that have occurred (weight loss, dietary changes, etc.) & when your body resets your metabolism & the hormones that manage your hunger, satiety, digestion, etc. Stick to your plan & you’ll notice the scale moving again … it just might take up to three weeks.
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Share your latest updates!
Arabesque replied to qtdoll's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sometimes life throws crap at us & we can only make the best choices we can at that time within the limits we are trapped in. Congratulations on having the right attitude to mange the situation & continue moving forward when life settles again. Hope your mum is doing better. (Why do hospitals have the most unhealthy food choices?) Like @ms.sss, I’m a bit further along at almost 4 years (3yrs 11 months exactly today). I exceeded my goal & have pretty much maintained since. For a year I fluctuated between 48.5-49.5kg. Then I gained and fluctuated between 50.5-50.9kg. We discovered my HRT wasn’t being absorbed after my gall was removed so went on a patch & I lost a lot of that small gain without changing anything I was doing. I now fluctuate between 49.5-50kg (109/110lbs). Still careful with what I eat but I made changes to how I eat that are sustainable. But not so inflexible that I won’t have the odd treat or can’t work around a situation/circumstance. Never feel I’m missing out. Still watch portions, keep track of protein & keep my fluids up. And no I don’t really exercise. Some stretches & resistance bands four times a day (exercise snacking) for a total of about 25 minutes. I do it mainly for my back & for a little toning & flexibility. Congratulations everyone on your progress so far & your successes. -
Cravings Coming Back with No pains
LiLYuli98 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HI! I am 2 months post-op 40lbs down. In 2 weeks I gained 3 lbs. My cravings are back from before surgery. Its so hard to meal prep as well since my family are also big and cook unhealthy meals. I eat small portions but its been a lot of carbs. Any recommendation? What should I be eating at 2 months? My father tells me I shouldn't be eating at all but my nutritionist says otherwise. Its kind of the reason i'm back to my cravings. Father problems. I want to do better for myself. Any food recommendation for the soft stage? Thank you for any help. -
I think I am failing and I am so scared!! Any advice please!!
smanzi40 replied to KDeeB's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my surgery 2/22/23. I am going through the same exact thing!! I am down 25lbs and the scale hasn’t moved in 2 weeks. It is extremely frustrating thinking I am doing something wrong. I am hoping this is just a stall and the weight will start coming off again. Good Luck! -
How can I effectively build muscle without "eating big"
Lisa XO replied to ItsAMe98's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Sounds like you are doing everything right. My husband is a thin man. He has tried to gain muscle but his body will only gain so much, which he thinks is too small. I think he is perfect. If you are in a position to get a personal trainer, that might help you be better able to reach specific goals. Otherwise, I think you are doing a good job. -
Two days post op
Fred in Pa replied to erikamurphy1214@gmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a SADI… I think you will be fine. The restriction will limit you to about 600-1000 calories per day. That will create a calorie deficit. Weight will come off. -
Itchy red rash on stomach
BrigitteLM replied to MK1122's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Last week (4th week post-Op) I developed a rash on one of my ankles/feet that has now spread to both my feet/ankles, calves, upper thigh, and as of today now both my forearms. Last week I switched from Premiere protein to Fairlife protein, I was in the sun, I had a pedicure after shaving, someone else used my shower, and I started eating soft foods. SO much changed last week that I’m stressing out about what’s caused my rash. It’s not anywhere near my surgery site - nothing on my stomach. Through Kaiser I was able to get a steroid cream prescribed that I’ll pick up and meanwhile using a hydrocortisone cream, but I want to know the cause so I can make it go away or keep an eye on this. Super frustrated as my surgeon’s P.A. responded back to me saying, “This isn’t related to surgery” and yet so many people report rashes after the surgery. Any motivational words or advice would be greatly appreciated. Everything with eating and weight loss has been going so well - so this is just so out of left field and I wasn’t prepared or expecting this. -
Go back to eating as you did at maintenance. Thar was that caloric intake that allowed you to maintain that lower weight so you’ll lose. You were still focussed on protein, portion sizes, making better food choices (nutrient dense), fluids, etc, I don’t really exercise in the traditional sense but I do stretches & use resistance bands (& sit ups - I hate them but I do them) to help with my back & oozy discs. I do what they call exercise snacking. Several short bursts of activity through out the day. They say this is just as effective as a single longer session. I do mine over four sessions lasting for 3 to 10 mins depending on what activity I’m doing. You may find this easier than running/walking miles or hitting the gym. I also changed my every day activity. I have stairs so I make multiple trips a day - why carry things in one trip when you can do two or three. I park further away from where I’m going. Today at a shopping centre I deliberately circled the centre twice when I could have done my chores in one circle.
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I think I am failing and I am so scared!! Any advice please!!
Arabesque replied to KDeeB's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
To add to the great advice above: It takes time for your messages that your full (or hungry) to get through. This is why we’re told to eat slowly. By the time you feel full you likely have eaten too much. You will find too that many of those old signals are different too. Try not to eat until you are full but until you’ve had enough which requires you to think about your eating & how you feel. When you have those extra bites are you eating them because you need them or because you want them? This is a time of learning. About healthier more nutritious foods. About why you eat, how & what you eat & when you eat. It’s about establishing new eating habits & so on. Focus on eating your protein first, then if you’re able vegetables & finally again if you are able any complex whole/multi grain carbs as you’re allowed. Check your portion size recommendations & calories (if given them). I often only ate my protein & then if I could eat vegetables it would be a green bean or a small cauliflower floret & nothing else. Your weight loss will be erratic: stalls, normal fluctuations, diarrhoea/constipation, hormonal fluctuations, etc. and yes some people just lose more slowly. Have a chat with your surgeon, dietician & a therapist to help you work thorough all this. -
I lost 16 lbs in month one and 12 lbs in month 2, so at seven weeks out you're ahead of where I was. I started out at 373 lbs and bottomed out at 138 lbs (I've since gained back c. 20 lbs). Took me almost two years to lose that original 235 lbs. So I wouldn't get too nervous yet if I were you... the two weeks with no loss - as long as you're following your clinic's program, it's just a stall. Probably the first of many. Just stick to your program and stay off your scale for a week or two. As long as you're compliant, the stall will break and you'll be on your way again. They typically last 1-3 weeks.
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you've probably heard that weight loss is 90% diet and 10% exercise - so your best bet is to rein in your calorie intake. I agree with Sleeve_Me_Alone. Are you still tracking you food intake? That's a big one for me - I still log everything I eat at almost eight years out.
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Two days post op
catwoman7 replied to erikamurphy1214@gmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
the VSG was once part 1 of the DS. The DS was often done in two surgeries in the past - they'd make a sleeved stomach first, then would go in a few months or a year later and bypass the small intestine. But enough people lost enough weight after surgery #1 that they started offering it as a standalone surgery - and the VSG was born. Long way of saying - doing something like this in two parts should still work fine. I know you're wanting a SADI instead of a traditional DS, but the same should apply. -
Hello all, I went in Monday for my Sadi and while my surgeon was in there he said I had too much scar tissue from past c sections and it would be unsafe to do the Sadi and just gave me a sleeve. He said once I lose 100-150 lbs I can go bad and have the second portion done. I’m feeling kind of discouraged. My highest weight was 490, I got down to 461 pre op, and I’m just worried I’m not going to lose enough weight on the sleeve as I would have with our original plan. Anyone else start out at a higher weight and have success with VSG? How much were you able to get off your first year? I’m just trying to figure out what to expect.
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I am 7 weeks post op and only lost 25 pounds. I haven’t lost a single pound in over 2 weeks. Has anyone else gone through this and then still continued to lose weight? I thought for sure by 8 weeks I would be down 35-40lbs. I am nervous about not losing anymore weight.
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How can I effectively build muscle without "eating big"
LindsayT replied to ItsAMe98's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Protein feeds muscle. That's your key. Maybe up protein and focus on higher quality proteins. Also, higher weights and less reps build muscle. If your able, higher a personal trainer for a few sessions to get you started. We are unique in how and what we can eat. Maybe another thing to do is speak with your dietitian on how to improve your nutrition to better feed your muscles and bulk up. Best of luck to you. -
Glad you are doing well and feeling great! I'm jealous you kept your boobage. Mine seem to be deflating at a record pace. I'm only 3.5 months out and I think 20% of my total weight loss is hair and boobs. lol
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Anyone taking ozempic after having surgery?
xoxoMeli replied to Vicky Sue's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was on Ozempic for diabetes and it works WONDERS for that. You do get full faster so weight loss can be a side effect. With that said, the side effects were just not worth the benefits for me. More often then not, I felt like crap. I took it years before my surgery though.
