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I had mine 2/06/19!

Siggi's is great but I thought it was too high in carbs....do you not really watch carbs as much as sugar? This whole carb/sugar is a bit confusing to me. I have been trying to keep my carbs under 30g right now so if I have a yogurt with 10+ carbs i feel like that is jus too much- which is why i switched to the TWo Good- it only has 3g of Carbs and it tastes just as good to me as some of the other brands that are not sweet.

Hello, I was sleeved on 01/24/19 and feeling fantastic. It was pretty painful the first few days but that shortly went away. I am now walking two to three times a day (20-30 minutes each time). My surgeon didn't have my go on a liquid diet (except for the first three days) following the surgery. I ate soft foods within the first week and most normal food by the end of the second week. So, my energy is way up. I have lost 24 lbs and it has been 4 weeks so I am feeling happy about the results. Look forward to hearing about your journey and hopefully you will find this site helpful.

Just got a real good high speed blender 3hp. Has pulse and blend settings from 1-10. putin 20oz soy milk, 4 medium Bananas, 3 servings of protein powder, half a dozen small ice cubes and blitzed it all up in about one minute high speed it was completely liquid milkshake. Beautiful. Will come in handy for when I do have operation and have to live off liquids can blend all kinds of fruit and vegetables

I just had mine 2/19. Recovery is a little harder than I anticipated, but it's getting better every day Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

There is several threads you can join. February 2019 sleevers & February 2019 weight loss buds. Congrats on your surgery.

I have had an extremely itchy back now for the last 5 days. Had my sleeve on 1/15/19. This isn’t normal for me. I have my next follow up with my nurse practitioner on Tuesday and plan to discuss with her.

I started my weight loss journey a month ago. I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Jan 24 2019. So far I have lost a total of 23lbs, but I think I've lost more in inches! I can feel the difference a little, but it's still early. I find that taking a weekly picture helps. Here is a picture journey into my journey.... From week one to week four! Sent from my Z965 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved the day before you - and hit a stall at day 10 that is in its 6th day now. I know everyone says it's normal and to be expected, but it's still very worrying and frustrating after going through so much to get here. Hugs.

Okay. I’ve promised myself I won’t panic. Was sleeved on 2/6 and recovering “normally” Lost 23.4 pounds in 12 days and now I’ve been at the exact same weight for 3 days running. Lol, I even had my husband get on the scale to verify it wasn’t “stuck” and it registered a different weight with him. I’ve heard of the 3 week stall and was ready for that, but this has kinda hit me by surprise. Has anyone else had the 2 week stall? I’m keeping my fingers crossed that maybe because I lost almost 10% of my body weight in 2 days, I just hit the stall early? The thought that my body is betraying me again this early in the process is unimaginable

Everyone needs to find a plan they can live with and find a way to stick to it. I am around 10 weeks post op, so I am still relatively early in my journey--but I started with a relatively low BMI (37) and I only around 25 pounds away from my goal weight. I have been using the time to focus on major lifestyle changes. I do track everything I eat (most of the time) using MyFitnessPal. It's a great way to hold yourself accountable and see where you could be making mistakes. I am happy following a very low carb (keto-style diet). My macros are generally in the order of 43% protein, 40% fat and 7% carbs (mostly in the form of fibrous veggies) . I do track my calories, but my main focus is on sticking to my macros. I usually eat between 1100 and 1400 calories a day at this point. I am trying to bring it back down closer to 1100 at the moment. That's a sustainable amount for me at the moment, since I work out for 2-2.5 hours at a high intensity every morning.

I've had anxiety on top of my depression for a while. I've been on Wellbutrin since a few months after my first child was born (she's 5 now), but I had been having symptoms of depression since my mid-teens. I talked to my nurse practitioner, and she's weaning my off the Wellbutrin and I'll be starting Lexapro instead in 10 days or so. Being off the extended-release version of Wellbutrin, I'm already seeing a difference in my mood. I wonder if I just wasn't digesting/absorbing the drug as well with my smaller stomach? At any rate, I'm happy to be switching to a drug that has a better effect on anxiety too.

I love Chobani, but the carb/protein ratio is kind of high. 20g of sugar and ~12g of protein. Some flavors still adhere to the 10 calories/1 gram of protein rule, though. Key lime is my favorite. I'd love to try some of these other flavors you're recommending. I can't eat plain unflavored greek yogurt, though - tastes like sour cream to me! The Oikos triple zero is a little thick for me, but I eat that one regularly too. I mostly eat yogurt for breakfast every day. I bring a RTD protein shake, cup of yogurt, and 2 cheeses (string cheese, colby jack, or Tillamook cheddar) to work every morning and I'm pretty much good until lunchtime.

Omg I’m up to 10 min cardio in my second week physical therapy the rest of my session today is 35 min resistance tracing and core strength. So proud of my self doing the bridge felt like I had my butt up so high and holding it for 65 second and then realized I wasn’t even an inch off the Matt. LOL. HEY at lest it’s progress right?

Yep all of January was up and down but February has been kinder. Adding more water back in to my daily routine 80-100 ounces and 10 min of cardio every day and keeping my fat to about 20-30 grams. Today it’s helping try not to look back but focus on today. :)

My surgery was 10/15. I never thought I’d have so much discomfort 4 months out. It’s actually worse that earlier and I follow the recommended diet. But I’m down 45 lbs on my scale. Which is new-the scale.

Yes! I had my surgery on 10/17 and i can eat anything, including bread. I still cant eat like i did pre-op, but its not as restrictive as i had hoped. The inly thing that helps is drinking enough water. I slack off on water, but then i can eat way too much. I find that if im full of water, or protein shake, i can't overeat. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was still in the hospital at that time. I had little plastic shot glasses I was drinking from and they wanted me to do 6 an hour with protein being the most important. I could only do 2 protein and was full so I'd do a couple water too. My roommate on the other hand could hit her 6 easy. Do your best to get in what they told you to over the course of the day and I found as the swelling came down I was able to drink more. A couple days after being home I was able to drink 2 protein shakes and half the liquid they wanted over the course of the day. Now at day 10 I can get all my liquids in.

Thanks for asking! I am having gastric bypass. My journey started in October, 3 months of nutritional visits, a couple of Dr. appts, submitted my paperwork to insurance 2/15 and was approved 2/19!. Now surgery is scheduled for 2/22! It's been really fast for me! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

@bajansleeve Your post also, apparently, put a rocket up my behind. A real fists clenched 'NO MORE' moment. Found my closest consultant member of the British Menopause Society. Called and found out they take referrals from outside their local NHS catchment area, called my GP and asked how best to get a referral. Threw myself on receptionist mercy to identify a sympathetic doctor Vs the first one they could find, now have a phone appointment in 10 days to get that referral to consultant gynaecologist. Whoohoo! Here's hoping GP doesn't fob me off Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk

5'3 --- 35 years young Down 50 pounds today! In under 4 months 10/22/18. 265lbs 2/21/19 215lbs Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

My operation was February 14th, 2019 - just lookin for some of you to converse with!!🌸🌸✨⚡️

Me me me! Just passed the 4 month mark (sleeved 10/17). Started pre-op diet at 275. Was 265 on day of surgery. This morning I'm 208. I think I'm in a stall... the loss has slowed to about 1 to 1.5 pounds per week the last few weeks. Really hoping it picks back up again because I still have 60 pounds to lose to be at a healthy BMI. (I'm 5'5"). Feeling pretty good! I've suddenly started struggling with head hunger again, though. The last couple months have been pretty great in not noticing/dealing with it, but it's suddenly back with a vengeance. Ugh.

Almond Flour Cinnamon Rolls – Low Carb and Gluten-Free Tender, moist, and perfectly cinnamon-y with a biscuit-like texture, these cinnamon rolls are a sweet keto treat! Course Breakfast Cuisine Breakfast Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Servings 8 cinnamon rolls Ingredients Dough: 2 cups almond flour 3 tbsp granular Swerve Sweetener or other granulated erythritol 3 tbsp unflavored whey protein powder 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 2 large eggs lightly beaten 1/4 cup butter melted Filling: 1 tbsp butter melted 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute I used Ideal 1 tsp cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing 2 oz cream cheese softened 1 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener or other powdered erythritol 1 tbsp heavy cream 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 325F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, Swerve, whey protein, baking powder, baking soda, salt and xanthan gum. Stir in eggs and butter until dough comes together. It will be quite sticky. Turn out dough onto a large piece of parchment, and then pat into a rough rectangle. Top with another piece of parchment and roll out to about 10x8 inches. Peel off top piece of parchment paper. Brush dough with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar substitute and cinnamon, going almost right to edges. Starting with the far, longer edge of your dough, gently lift away from the parchment and roll up tightly towards you. Pinch the seam to seal. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut into 8 equal portions. Place in prepared cake pan, just barely touching each other, and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until just golden brown. Remove and let cool 10 minutes. For the Frosting, beat all ingredients in a medium bowl and then pipe or spread onto warm rolls. Recipe Notes Serves 8. Each serving has 7.1g of carbs and 3g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 4.1 g Nutrition Facts Almond Flour Cinnamon Rolls – Low Carb and Gluten-Free Amount Per Serving (1 roll) Calories 28.4 % Daily Value* Total Carbohydrates 7.1g2% Dietary Fiber 3g12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Soz guys, I've been falling behind. 17. Exercise: hubs hopefully asked if I didn't feel like going for our walk but I said I did so we went. It's feeling "easier" so I need to up my game, make it more challenging somehow. I've turned into one of those people who exercises regularly *gasp*. 18. I need to forgive my late dad for telling me I couldn't wear frilly dresses because I wasn't built to be able to wear them. He didn't know such a throwaway statement from when I was a kid would stay with me, but I forgive him. 19. Positive memory: I was praying in a little mosque in Marrakech when a little boy came over and kissed me on the cheek whilst I was bending over (it's a position of prayer). He skeddaddled off and I never found out whether his mother had told him to do it, or if he was just being a cheeky rascal but it made me smile. He would have been all of five! Sent from my SM-G930F using BariatricPal mobile app