January Newbies ! Progress ?

[fattyaj 3]

My 2 week post-op check up with the Doc is on Tuesday (2/12) I'm excited to see what they all have to say. I've lost what seems like 19lbs since the surgery (That can't be true!!!) I'm nervous for what my mind is going to do during the inevitable stalls though.

[*mommyof3* 7]

I was sleeved on 1/23. I had my 2 week post op appointment yesterday and was only down 7.4 doctor and nut said that was a great loss but I really wanted at least 10. I have lost 19 lbs total pre and post op. I have now been stalled for the last 4 days. So frustrating!! I am starting to freak out about it!!

[lexie2013 0]

oh my gosh! I was sleeved on 1/23 too. I had my 2 week follow up on Wednesday and I am down 17lbs total. I lost 7 lbs on my prediet, so I have only lost 10 lbs since surgery. I have also been stalled for almost a week! I am not sure exactly why i am not losing... it is very frustrating. I am still on liquids only and i am trying to get all my Protein in. I am wondering if maybe my body is in starvation mode or something?? Hopefully, next week when i start eating soft solids the weight lose will pick up. Right now i am discouraged! And i am REALLY craving solid food. I want to chew something!

[funinthesun00 157]

oh my gosh! I was sleeved on 1/23 too. I had my 2 week follow up on Wednesday and I am down 17lbs total. I lost 7 lbs on my prediet, so I have only lost 10 lbs since surgery. I have also been stalled for almost a week! I am not sure exactly why i am not losing... it is very frustrating. I am still on liquids only and i am trying to get all my Protein in. I am wondering if maybe my body is in starvation mode or something?? Hopefully, next week when i start eating soft solids the weight lose will pick up. Right now i am discouraged! And i am REALLY craving solid food. I want to chew something!

I am right there with you guys. Today I am exactly 3 weeks out and I have to say, when I weighed this morning, I was pretty disappointed. Only a 1.6 lb loss for the week. Ugh. I have also gotten all my fluids and protein in. I am getting between 450-700 calories a day. I have been exactly the same weight as I was Monday. Here are my stats:

1/18 DOS 179

Week #1 171 (-8)

Week #2 167.4 (-3.6) 11.6 total

Week #3 165.8 (-1.6) 13.2 total

[moregoodtimes 331]

I am feeling great and increasing my walk distance each day. I have never been able to nap until now so am taking full advantage of the time off! The scale is not rewarding my efforts but i am being patient for now. I go for my two week check up next tuesday the 12th so will not worry for now. Im doing well on my clear Fluid intake and must stay that way a full three weeks. Hope everyone else is feeling much better now that we have at least a week under our belts!

[ebonisekim 1,713]

Surgery 1/21 today lose 4pounds total of 30 pounds 18 days out total of 40 pounds at my highest weight

[Sleevedintx 39]

I was sleeved on the 17th and list 20 pounds at my 2 weeks. I'm in a stall right now and not a happy camper. Other than the stall I have had no issues and loving my sleeve.

[Misty_eyes 79]

Weight 200

Dos 190

Now 176

Surgery date: 1/16

I could only sip very little for a long time, couldn't eat more than 2 oz. BUT this week has been the most improved both drinking and eating.I can finally drink 64 oz, and get 60g ( 2 premier protein). I can tolerate solid/soft food as long as I use food processor or purée it. Almost pain free, so been doing the elliptical this week for 2 miles/45 mins. This is milestone for me!!! Could only last 20 minutes before, very slowly! Now i am running 2 miles! No more knee/foot/ plantar fasciitis pain!!! Md said pace activity as comfortable. Plus doing resistance bands everyday.

scale stopped moving so I'm thinking need to up my activity level. And keep drinking liquids and Protein. Inches are coming off, clothes are loose, but it would be nice to see scale move reading everyone losing massive weight is sooo motivating! And I realize I need to move my ass to be a skinny bi#&! Lol

[Debrry 32]

I was sleeved on 1/23. I had my 2 week post op appointment yesterday and was only down 7.4 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> doctor and nut said that was a great loss but I really wanted at least 10. I have lost 19 lbs total pre and post op. I have now been stalled for the last 4 days. So frustrating!! I am starting to freak out about it!!

Sounds just like me! Sleeved 1/21 and only lost 8 pounds so for and now I'm in a stall!! Lost 29 before surgery so I guess that's what caused the early stall??? Who knows but it needs to end soon!!!!

[zoekids 120]

Sleeved 1/29/2013

Pre-Op diet weight: 193

Surgery weight: 186

Day after: 192 (damn Water weight gain)

1.5 weeks out: 181.8

I am 1.5 weeks out from Surgery and things have been smooth.

-- No major pain after surgery, other than my wrist arm swelling from the vein they blew -- still hurts

-- No major gas pain

-- No nausea

-- No close calls with throwing up

-- Able to drink fluids relatively easily, albeit slowly

-- Moved to full liquids per my Dr's plan easily

-- I am getting 60+ grams of Protein, and close to the 64 oz of Fluid (remembering to sip water and waiting the 30+ minutes after is annoying)

-- Since moving to full liquids, I am been getting 600 to 700 calories in, is that too much?

-- Finally lost the water weight gain plus, and an additional 4.2 lbs since the surgery for a total of nearly 12 lbs

-- Traveled to my client site and worked pretty much my same routine of super fulls days, i.e, 10+ hours (yes, I did crash as soon as I got back to the hotel)

Now, for the minor complaint, when will my wrist along the vein stop hurting? It hurts to stretch the arm out and to touch it.

OK, I know I will hit a stall, I am thinking moving to more solid foods might present a problem, I just know I will hit a road bump at some point and will be on here asking for help. But, until then, pre-op patients, please know that the ride can be smooth. I know so far I have been one of the lucky ones. Thank you to who ever is watching out for me, I really appreciate it.

Mary

[SuperGirl 7]

Hello everyone. I was sleeved 3 weeks ago in jan and im down 13. 3/4. Since morning of surgery. Lets keep going!!!!!

[sleever2013 0]

I was sleeved on Jan 8, 2013. Went in to the hospital at 213lbs. Lost about 6lbs per week the first three weeks but have since stalled at 195lbs. It's been almost two weeks with not a loss at all.

My Nutrionist thought maybe I wasn't eating enough calories & told me to try to take in 800 calories/day (including 60 - 80g protein).

I have been trying to do that for the past 4 days or so & still no movement on the scale

I am on stage 4 soft foods & am worried that 18lbs is all I am going to lose

Anyone else hit a stall this early on lasting two weeks ?

[TxBritt 32]

Everyone in a stall you need to remember that your body is in starvation mode and its going to take it some time to catch up. If your in a stall you really need to make sure you're getting your Protein because this is when your body starts feeding on your muscles. If you're in a stall they can last from one day to one month. Just keep following your plan because even if you don't lose pounds you can keep losing inches.

[readyfor50 4]

I had surgery Jan 7 2012. I Have lost 24 pounds. I know that's a great loss but this week as been very slow. Doing everything I should be doing.

[sleever2013 0]

4 weeks out today! Broke my two week stall this week and lost 6lbs. That is a total of 23lbs since surgery!

I was 4 weeks on the 5th & I too stopped losing after about two weeks. It has been almost 2 weeks since I have seen a loss getting worried this has stopped working. Did you change anything ? I know to expect stalls & plateaus but wasn't prepared for them to come so early