Valentine Day Sleevers

[Jlo77 11]

Anyone out there like me, I was sleeved on 2/14 of this year. It was the best gift I have ever gotten.

[3lilrams 37]

Anyone out there like me, I was sleeved on 2/14 of this year. It was the best gift I have ever gotten.

I was sleeved on 2/13/12....the first week was misery, with the JP drain, but this last week has been great! I am 100% now, besides a little pain when I overdo things, but I know my limits, and when to take a break!!!! My hardest thing at the moment is getting in my Protein, but I have no appetite for eating. Starting tomorrow I am going to setup a schedule for my meals to go by, and hopefully that will help me get my Protein in! Water is awesome though...I crave it all day and night! I weighed in on 2/15/12 when I was discharged and to date I have lost 30lbs Post Op, 45 ALL together! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

[Vsg021412 7]

I was sleeved on Valentine's Day and I agree it is the best present ever!

[better_life_ahead 7]

I was also sleeved on Valentine's Day!!

[Vsg021412 7]

I was also sleeved on Valentine's Day!!

How are you doing?

[SweetP 18]

I was sleeved on Valentine's Day. I'm 5 weeks out now and I've only lost 15 pounds. I wish I was losing quicker.

[better_life_ahead 7]

21 lbs here, but i started at a higher weight then you... surgery date was 311, i find it's slow for me too!!

week 1 = -8.5 lbs

week 2 = -5.5 lbs

week 3 = -0

week 4 = -5 lbs

week 5 = -2 lbs

seems at my weight, the lbs should be dropping more then that, i am eating about 600-700 calories a day now

maybe i just assumed it would be more then that based on other people post, i don't know

[SweetP 18]

21 lbs here, but i started at a higher weight then you... surgery date was 311, i find it's slow for me too!!

week 1 = -8.5 lbs

week 2 = -5.5 lbs

week 3 = -0

week 4 = -5 lbs

week 5 = -2 lbs

seems at my weight, the lbs should be dropping more then that, i am eating about 600-700 calories a day now

maybe i just assumed it would be more then that based on other people post, i don't know

My surgeon just told me last week that I was not eating enough calories and that is why my weight loss is slow. I was eating 700 - 800 a day and he told me to eat at least 1000 calories a day. I'm trying to stick to his 1000 calorie idea and see how I lose.

[CaseyKay 12]

You have to make sure to eat 5-6 meals a day. MEAL meaning 2 or 3 bites of protien hopefully!

The more "mini meals" you eat the faster your metabolism is going to go.

I'm now trying to gain some weight back so I have 4 meals a day and increase my carb intake.

Keep yourself hydrated. I know it's really difficult but it's so worth the fight! Keep it up!

[SweetP 18]

I eat 6 times a day. Small meals/snacks of course. I've been pretty good about getting my 1000 calories a day and I've lost 5 pounds this week. I've lost 20 pounds since surgery and I'm down 2 sizes in pants. It feels so good to have some success.

[terrilynndrew 89]

I'm struggling with my calorie/protein intake also, and my surgeon has me shooting for 1000 calories a day, though 1200 would be perfect. Using My Fitness Pal has REALLY helped me with my meals, Protein & Water. I plan ahead for lunch at work and at 5 weeks out tomorrow, my sleeve feels completely normal. I'm looking forward to sushi & salad!! I've been taking it slow with my meal progression because this is a lifetime decision and I don't want to throw up or anything that might hurt my sleeve

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[better_life_ahead 7]

hey how are you all doing??? I'm on myfitnesspal also tracking every single day!!

[3lilrams 37]

I've done great! 190lbs GONE! Maintaining very well...actually have lost 5lbs this last week (stress) but I'm done losing, prob need to gain 10lbs!

[better_life_ahead 7]

You've done great!! I'm at a still right now, i'm up and down same 3 lbs every week, however i was loosing an average of 1-2 lbs per month. Today is 18 months and still sitting at the same weight as Jul 14th.

I find i'm struggling a lot since about 1 year out or so. I can eat way more and more often however i still try to make the best choices.

I exercise on a daily basis, anywhere from 45 mins to 1.5 hrs a day. I know if it wasn't for the exercise, i would have prob gained weight again.

Do you track your food? How do you do with maintaining? how many calories, Protein do you have a day? I track everyday in MFP, helps me keep accountable and see if i have all nutrients i need for the day. Most days i have no problem getting over 100 g of Protein.< /p>

[julia33 0]

Hi I also had my surgery 18 months ago and I haven't lost any weight since November 2012.

Same as you I can eat more. I am wondering If I am just eating too many calories or if my body just for uses to a small amount.

Let me know if you find a way to keep loosing. I am getting desperate.