Calling all May Sleevers!

[Lots Of Hope 4]

Week 9 from surgery(+2 wks pr op) and have lost 34 lbs. I have 42 lbs to go until goal. I have not done perfect as i had hoped, but still trying. How is everybody else doing ?

[Cmsumom 5]

Hey- I was sleeved May 2nd- I have lost 52lbs so far- struggling - struggling- this is definately not what I thought- or maybe it is just not what I was making it to be in my mind- but I do feel so much better, I get compliments, and well the bedroom is a lot better- but the mental part is really kicking my butt- anyway- just checking in. Best wishes to everyone!!!

Tina

[RSREED53 4]

Today I went to my dr for checkup. Overall, I have lost 27.5 pounds. Starting solids this week and continuing to progress the exercise mode. We have 110 degree heat now in Phoenix, so finding the safe place to exercise and work out is challenging. I go to the dr for my first monthly in August. I was sleeved May 31st, and feeling great. The stalling and sometimes frustrations of losing weight can be a problem. Dr. says not to graze over meals, so that tendency will be immediately stopped. He is afraid the snacking habits will sabotage the work of the sleeve.

Ronda

[lsereno 2,525]

I had my 6 week checkup last week (sleeved May 17). Dr. advanced me to Kaiser Fremont Stage 4 diet: Pretty much all foods allowed, sticking to low-fat, low-sugar choices, Protein first 400-900 calories per day in three meals with a Protein Drink if needed in the evening. I'm averaging 64 oz. of fluids, 600 calories, and 65 grams of Protein a day with a typical day looking like:

B: 95 calories: smoothie of 1/2 cup Fage 0 Greek Yogurt, 1/8 cup Orange juice, 2 Strawberries, 2 Tablespoons Splenda

L: 110 calories: 1.5 oz. Ground Beef, 1/16 cup Raw Baby Carrots

D: 95 calories: McDonald's Asian Grilled chicken Salad: 1.5 oz. chicken Breast, 1/4 cup Mixed Vegetables and Mandarin Oranges, 1 Tablespoon Newman's Own Light Ginger Soy Dressing

LNS: 190: 1 cup Plain Soymilk, 1 scoop Gold Standard whey Protein

I exercise 30-45 minutes per day, five days a week. As of today, I've lost 27 lbs. post surgery plus 32 lbs. during the 3 month pre-op diet, for a total of 59 lbs. Currently, weight loss is averaging 2 lbs. per week. My energy is still a bit lower than I'd like and my blood pressure has not dropped enough for me to ask the Dr. to take me off meds yet, but I'm hoping that will change with the next 10-20 lbs.

I am so sick of protein it's not even funny, but I know I must have it first. So far, one of my favorite Proteins has been chili. I've had one "lost weekend" over 4th of July, but I'm back on track. No regrets from the surgery, but I am REALLY looking forward to being a few more months out and adding a little more fruit and vegetables and some healthy starches (I'm not an ultra-low carber).

Lynda

[divadelta 0]

Hello,

I was sleeved May 2nd at CMMC in Jackson, MS. Dr. Erin Cummings was my surgeon.