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I promise it gets better! You will forget all this bad stuff down the road. I already feel like I didn't have it quite as bad as I thought I did and I'm only 7 weeks post op! Try and be patient ( as hard as it is) and just know that you JUST had surgery and it will take a while. Keep up the good work!

Hi, You may have strained some muscle it sounds, however the abs get surprisingly weak if you haven't used them much in 7.5 months! I do my abs at least 3x a week and notice how quickly they re-build and strengthen. So, I would just take it really slow but increase your reps in small increments next time and I bet you will start to feel a difference. FBS

I have my nutrition folder and It says full liquids for 2 weeks post op. It suggest things like Protein drinks for Breakfast and creamed Soups for lunch and dinner. However it took me 8 hours yesterday to finish about 6 oz of Protein Drink. I am sipping Gatorade and Vitamin Water too. What should my goals be??? 2 oz of protein drink? and then some Soup later? I am just not sure I am doing this right. Yesterday all day I got was 200 calories in and maybe 20 grams of protein. I am almost scared to try anything like pudding with protein, it just seems to thick in mind right now.

Ended up in the ER, little stay in the hospital due to blocked intestines about 2 weeks after surgery. Well hydrated, eating only purée & watching what I was eating turns out I have some inflammation & swelling - hopefully not permanent - which ended up creating blockages. Amazingly painful, takes X-Ray & CT Scans to figure out - not something you want to encounter. Back home & relaxing, on baby food and plenty of Water. Watch what you eat, drink plenty & listen to your body!

*sigh* So, I lost 55lbs pre-op, from November 2012 til May 2013. During my pre-op liquid diet (2 wks), I lost 17lbs. having surgery put 12lbs back on me with the fluids/swelling/etc. I'm 2 wks post op. Week 1, I lost about 17lbs. That was Water weight, mostly. Week 2, I've lost 2lbs. 8*( I don't want to get frustrated. It's better than gaining 2lbs, I get it. I don't LIKE it, but I get it. I know this will work. Or at least, I HOPE it will. Eventually. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I'm just bummed out because I felt like I was doing AWESOME and now I've hit the brakes. I feel like this should be the time where it's easier since I've got my sleeve now, and yet it's not. I wasn't expecting any miracles. But 2lbs my 2nd week out is really disappointing. I ain't gonna lie. :\

This is the same case with me too! I actually have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to assess whether or not I need a fill. I am at a standstill with my weight loss as well (20 post-surgery)--I've been at the same weight for 3 weeks!!! My restriction is non-existent. I ate a whole chicken quesedilla (the insides) today for lunch. The good news it that will keep me full for the rest of the day. The bad news is I didn't measure, so I'm praying to God I'm not stretching my pouch, but I just cannot handle being starving all the time. It's no way to live :-( Hang in there! I hope you get some restriction with your fill! Keep us posted!

Gross fact! There is a reason for that. Obese people carry around undigested food in the folds of their intestines. When you start to restrict your intake, your body uses that "stored food" up. That's why most people usually have a bigger weight loss in the first couple of weeks on any diet! You may not necessarily be losing fat during those first weeks but just cleaning out your intestines. In addition, your body is trying to recover from major surgery. Be patient and stick to your program guidelines. It will happen!! = )

I am 10 weeks out... No sig changes yet.

I have Pcos too. My cycles seem to get worst. I had to get a blood transfusion about 3 weeks ago . Due to the heavy bleeding. I was bleeding bad the day of my surgery .I've been in out the hospital My cycle, gallbladder, liver issues , and dehydrated. I have to keep pumping pain meds in me to eat and drink. My doc put me back on birth control. I was told that my cycles would get better. I've lost over 50 lbs in a month because Ive been so sick I don't regret the surgery because Im off all medications. I go to the doctor today so hopefully my doc can stop my cycle. If my hubby and I did not want one kid, I would get a hysterectomy. "GOD IS WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF ,SO Keep having faith."<br />Your Sleeve Buddy <br />Zeta<br />

My doctor and surgeon both recommended staying on my antidepressants at least during the first year after surgery due to the hormone fluctuation during rapid weight loss. At first I had thought of getting off them since I believed being overweight led to my depression. However, I'm super glad I stayed on them during these past 11 months. The hormones can get a little crazy through this journey! As I approach my one year mark, I'm thinking I will stay on them at least until I reach my goal weight and then decide whether to stay on them or not. Also at first I had to cut the Wellbutrin in fourths, then halves. This was only for 2-3 weeks and then I was fine to take them whole.

Waa me too! I went to the surgeon for the second time today. First time was 2 yrs ago. Have put on 15kg. hate. Anyway, was very informative. They told me it would take me 4-6 weeks till surgery date from when I sign up, depending on availablity. They are so good with intensive counselling and advice before and after and suggested I go every month for a free checkup and fill if I need it. He said that he has done 1400 operations and has only had 4 complications. One guy had weird brain cancer that was undiagnosed, and the other three were smokers that said they were non smokers. So that is reassuring! He even said he'd take me to meet the anesthetist, I could look around the operating theatre, meet the nurses and everything! So lovely! I even found a clause in my health insurance which said that they would pay for half it on special conditions!!! So excited.... So... I think I might do it!!!??!??!?!?!??

You aren't 2 weeks yet because my surgery was the 22nd and I'm 2 weeks exactly today. Don't get ahead of yourself That being said I've lost 19lbs post op. I'm also a higher BMI 49ish at surgery and have always lost weight pretty quick. I think that makes a big difference.

I think mine looks pretty good. I've been walking since day 1, started hitting the treadmill at week 2, and now I do at least 30 minutes on the recumbent bike twice a day and just started adding in helliptical as someone else named it. I really like the way my tush looks right now.

June -July 2005 I research Different Doctors in the US and the fee for this procedure was out of my limit. I have insurance that does not pay this surgery. I then started to check for Doctors in Mexico. August 2005 I found Dr Juan Lopez Corvala TJ Mexico his credential and referral were and the fact that he works with Doctors in the states training them im pressed me. I decided to have the surgery done by him and set up my procedure. On the 11th I went for a full day of testing. and meet with Doctors. I was very impressed with the care that I had and the Doctors and nurses were very good. August 12, 2005 I had surgery done August 14, 2005 I left to come home feeling pretty good. August 21,2005 A suture came lose and my wound started to open this began a long process to heal with lots of wound care and Antibiotic. I had a reaction to the antibioic shop and then had to take cortizone shot to stop the rash which lasted about two weeks. During this time I was still nursing the wound. Because I had the surgery in TJ I was not able to have a fill until the wound healed because the Doctor that I had chosen would not touch it with the would open which set me back two four months. December 17, 2005 I went for my first fill 1cc. I had lost 25lbs since surgery. The Doctor had a hard time finding port. December 23, 2006 I had no retriction from this and went back a month later . When the Doctor pulled back he found no fuild he said I might have a leak he hard a very hard time finding port lots of sticks. He put something else in port that he said would hopefully stop the leak and now I had 2cc Jan. March 13, 2006 I still had no restriction and this Doctor didn't want you to return for two months. I called a two months later March and had lost 5 lbs Doctor didn't want to give me a fill because I had lost weight I had to beg he when he drew back this time he said the fill was there. He place .5 in making me at 2.5 cc in a 10.cm inamed still had a very hard time find port. April-June 2006 I still had no resriction no weight loss. At this time I was very discouraged. So I had decided just to forget the fills for a while. All during this time I could eat almost any and everything I wanted two. I decided in June that I had to find a Doctor that would do fills underf floro. I start researching and found Dr. Hugh Houston that would take pt from TJ Mexico. July 21, 2006 I am now in two July. I contacted his office and setup an appointment. I went for my fill under floro. Doctor Houston was very hard on me and at the end of the consult he as me if he was to hard and I told him no.. He was very nice He just was up set that I went to TJ and had surgery done. I was so scared I was afraid what might me found a port that had fliped or a leak. Well guess what it was neither it was a swollen esphagus. About five times the normal size. What caused it either over eating or During this time I had to have antibioic for a sinus infection and decongession medication. I did have fuild in my port 2.4 now I have 2.8. I was on liquid for the first week and now I am on processed meat. Dr. Houston told me to be very careful and protect on esphagus. July 30, 2006 My diet is Protien shake or Yogurt for Breakfast and 3 oz of protien for luch and Supper around 500 to 700 cal a day. I had gain some weith back not much but I am not finally on down swing and I have restriction.. YEA...........

I started in december at 409. Day of surgery I was 370. At my 2 week (around a week ago) I was at 347. My surgeon told me I had 19% loss which was more than expected but "I'll take it" were his exact words. Starting the gym this week to get it all going.

Day of surgery.4/22/13: 233lbs Today I'm 214 lbs Excited about my weight loss. . I have been walking 3 miles every day.. hope to loose more. . Its onky been 2 weeks today..started puree food today..didn't go well. Do continued to intake liquids. .

I didn't notice the weight gain until I started back to work. I did forget to add the exercising in their. I work out on the days I have less hours to be at school... Doing cardio so far and looking for a private personal trainer that doesnt charge so much. I am about to be 3 weeks out..

3 weeks out date was 4/16, total loss is 16lbs not lost anything in over a week and totally disgusted

I had my first fill 2 days ago. I was so happy...but now, I'm not so sure. I have such a feeling of pressure in my chest...it pretty much lasts all day and last night I had trouble falling asleep because of it. I tried eating a piece of fish last night and even though I was starving...it was a miserable experience. It really hurt going down. Finally, I figured out that my bites were probably too big so I started taking the pea sized bites everyone talks about. That eased the pain up somewhat but eating bites that small and chewing so much was so tedious! Also, the fish got cold and 30 minutes after sitting down, I'd only managed to eat about 3 oz. I gave up after that because I read that if you are still eating after 15-20 minutes, you should stop to avoid stretching the pouch. I didn't slime or PB or anything but I was hungry again an hour later. I ended up eating Soup with tomato chunks and the pressure intensified to pain again. I'm really wondering if this what I can expect from now on or am I too tight. I want to lose weight so I am partly glad that eating is such a chore and is somewhat painful since that will modify my behavior for sure but I also don't want to live with this feeling in my chest every day. My dr told me to come back in 3 weeks for fill #2 and I'm not sure if I should wait it out and see how the fill settles or if I should go back in.

I was allowed to eat cold cereals like cheerios at 6 weeks post op. I have been eating low carb crackers occasionally too. At 11 weeks out you should be able to tolerate these too. Just remember moderation. My Nut recommended a fiber cereal (like cheerios) for breakfast each morning to help with digestion. I know it seems like each doc is different, but I hope this helps you.

I had a similair situation.. My insurance required people to have a BMI of 40 or higher or if they are lower than 40, they have to have co-morbid diseases. Soo I too was very nervous when they sent my paperwork in for approval. But the lady at the bariatric center was honest and told me it was going to be a struggle, but that she would help me. I too have a huge family history of obesity, diabetes, heart problems, etc... She encouraged me to get two different primary care physicians to write a letter about their decision to support me and for me to write a letter to the insurance describing what i have been through with dieting and losing weight and how being overweight since a child has affected me. Im guessing it worked because they approved me in a week, and the staff at the bariatric center was shocked because I guess my insurance is very strict about their guidelines. My advice is dont give up and keep pushing the insurance... good luck to you!! :thumbup:

Welcome to my world! I'm writing this as I am on a plane bound for SLC tonight. i will be working all day and flying back tomorrow night and will fly out again Saturday morning. Day started early so I was able to eat eggs at home, coffee Protein shake on the way to a client meeting, Quest bar at the airport, 1 oz of cheese from the "protein box" I bought on the plane (the one with very little protein), and will probably eat the dried edamame I'm carrying it's me once I land at 9 pm. I will have walked 2 miles by the time the day is over just running from one place to another and that will have to do for my exercise today. I have some Jerky that I may have to nom if I don't make my protein today, and I bought stuff to drink at the airport. I also have one packer of Protein powder that I will sweet talk a barista at Starbucks into making for me at some point I thus trip. You get used to planning ahead, carrying acceptable Snacks, and being utterly shameless about eating in the middle of meetings when NO ONE ELSE is eating! I often cook like a mad woman on the weekends and we eat that through most of the week,and rarely eat out more than once a week if I'm not traveling. I also know what I can eat at airports: Wendy's chili, the insides of any places sandwiches without bread, and SF geek yogurt. That's it really. So a lot more planning and forethought but totally doable.

My surgery isn't until 2/25. But I've already decided I'm not going to obsess with the scale. Maybe every two weeks.

I was sleeved 6/7/11 and have only lost 1lb so far. i guess my body is just more stubborn than most. I have started weighing only once a week so its not so discouraging. But we can't go back so forward we must go. I'm sure the loss will start when its ready. i did lose 30lbs pre op so I'm still feeling pretty good about everything. good luck it will happen for us

You and I have very similar statistics. At a year and three months I was also stuck in the 140 range, I think around 137. I didn't finally hit my goal of 129 until I was at 1 year and 8 months, and then I dropped to 126. I would say I have great advice for you, but I lost my last few pounds because I had three major plastic surgeries and couldn't work out for months, so all that pesky muscle went away, lol. I float now between 128-133 throughout the week and when I get to the higher end, or God forbid over it, I just go back to being extremely strict and I drop back down. In theory as long as you focus on continuing to eat well and workout, you should continue to drop.