May sleevers! How much have you lost so far?

[Wags 549]

I went from 600 -800 up to around 1000. I added a whey Protein shot which is 180 cal and a muscle milk which is 170. That Protein shot has 42 gms.

Thanks for sharing! How much have you lost since you upped your calories?

[Shirlann 14]

Well before the scale wasn't moving. Now I am losing a lb a day. I am 5 weeks out and as of today have lost 26 lbs total. My weight loss has been slow.

[MystiGal 143]

I am super frustrated! I have been gaining and losing the same 3 pounds for over 2 weeks! This week will make 3 weeks, so I am hoping to see a drop by the end of the week. I guess this is the 3 week stall everyone talks about - I say it is BS!!! UGH!!!!! Going to try something different this week and go back to having 2 Protein Shakes a day and a light dinner. Also going to try and up my Fluid intake, even though I don't see how that is possible since I am drinking Water every second of the day! GRRRRRRRRRRRR

[Wags 549]

Well before the scale wasn't moving. Now I am losing a lb a day. I am 5 weeks out and as of today have lost 26 lbs total. My weight loss has been slow.

Thanks for sharing Shirlann. I upped mine too a few days ago and now I've lost 3 pds in 2 days. Yay! I've also really upped my Protein intake.

[danbo21 30]

How long ago was your surgery ?? I hit about a 2 week span where I stayed stuck at 260. But I then started taking Metamucil at night and it made me more regular and I started losing more and more weight. My typical daily diet is a hard boiled egg in the morning or a bagel with. Cream cheese. At lunch I have a small salad or like 1/3 can of tuna and at night I have like a hamburger just the pattie with cheese or even that's too much sometime. I mix in about 4 liters of Water a day and 1 or 2 freezies. Also on days I work out, I have a pre work out shake then a Protein Shake after the work out. Also, remember that if you're in the solid food stage you shouldn't be substituting meals with Protein Shakes. I find on days I try and eat more, I lose more weight. It's weird

[MystiGal 143]

How long ago was your surgery ?? I hit about a 2 week span where I stayed stuck at 260. But I then started taking Metamucil at night and it made me more regular and I started losing more and more weight. My typical daily diet is a hard boiled egg in the morning or a bagel with. Cream cheese. At lunch I have a small salad or like 1/3 can of tuna and at night I have like a hamburger just the pattie with cheese or even that's too much sometime. I mix in about 4 liters of Water a day and 1 or 2 freezies. Also on days I work out, I have a pre work out shake then a Protein Shake after the work out. Also, remember that if you're in the solid food stage you shouldn't be substituting meals with Protein shakes. I find on days I try and eat more, I lose more weight. It's weird

I hear different things from different people as far the the Protein shakes go. My doctor said to drink them as long as I want to, I know some doctors say to get your Protein from food. It is frustrating how they are all so different!! I wish they all stuck to the same plan, then maybe we wouldn't all be so confused!

I usually have a Protein Shake in the morning with 1 tsp Peanut Butter and 1 banana, blended. For lunch, I usually have either turkey and cheese roll ups (2) or yesterday I had about 2 slices of fajita meat and about a tsp of refried Beans. For dinner, I have either shrimp, chicken, hamburger, steak, tuna or eggs... just whatever I am in the mood for. I drink at least 70 oz of Water a day and I drink one G2 Gatorade (12 oz) while I work out. (I work out Mon - Fri). For Snacks, I usually have a string cheese and at night a sugar free popsicle. I just don't know what I am doing wrong. I truly feel like I will stay at this weight for the rest of my life! (Which, by the way, I know is crazy talk since I am only a month post op!)

[tigerbelle 328]

mystigal, your diet plan is similar to mine--I am 7 weeks out though--although I think I am eating a little more than you with solid foods...for example I could probably have 3 slices of fajita meat (if they weren't especially thick slices) and more like a couple of tablespoons of refried Beans I can't get in as much liquids as you do...but you've already lost more than me, and I am three weeks ahead of you post-surgery...I just keep telling myself to stay with the plan and not get frustrated at how slowly I am losing

danbo, I have also many times here on the message board expressed frustration with the varying recommendations among surgeons and NUTs...at 7 weeks out, I have been trying to get most of my Protein from foods and just supplement as needed with the Protein shakes...well, when I touched base with my NUT a week or two ago, she told me the opposite; i.e., that I should be getting most of my protein from the shakes with very little coming from food...I for sure believe she would think I am eating too much food quantity wise, but I have been keeping track of my daily calorie count, and it is averaging about 600 to 700...I take all my Vitamins, too, but I am so tired all of the time I am fearful of cutting back too much on the calories..very frustrating

[ramirelek 59]

I hear different things from different people as far the the Protein shakes go. My doctor said to drink them as long as I want to' date=' I know some doctors say to get your Protein from food. It is frustrating how they are all so different!! I wish they all stuck to the same plan, then maybe we wouldn't all be so confused!

I usually have a protein shake in the morning with 1 tsp Peanut Butter and 1 banana, blended. For lunch, I usually have either turkey and cheese roll ups (2) or yesterday I had about 2 slices of fajita meat and about a tsp of refried Beans. For dinner, I have either shrimp, chicken, hamburger, steak, tuna or eggs... just whatever I am in the mood for. I drink at least 70 oz of Water a day and I drink one G2 Gatorade (12 oz) while I work out. (I work out Mon - Fri). For Snacks, I usually have a string cheese and at night a sugar free popsicle. I just don't know what I am doing wrong. I truly feel like I will stay at this weight for the rest of my life! (Which, by the way, I know is crazy talk since I am only a month post op!)[/quote']

I have being reading and once you start working out you stop lossing for a few weeks this is do to your body getting used to it. Once you continue doing it you will continue lossing weight dont get frustrated you will eventually lose more and my doctor told me to stop the Protein Shakes once a started solids every one is different but I just follow my doctor rules.

[stefaniwg 172]

I was sleeved on 5/22. I lost 14 pounds in the first 10 days then I stalled for almost three weeks. Now I'm 5 weeks out and lost a total of 16 pounds. I know that I don't get all my Water in but I do get close. I work out for an hour 3-5 days a weeks burning 300-350 calories. I am losing inches so I guess I'll take what I can get but I am frustrated.

[Shirlann 14]

I was sleeved May 22. I have lost 26 lbs. once I started getting my Protein and Water and increased my calories to 800-1000 I lost weight. If I eat breads or go over 1000 cal I will gain. It's such a fine line. This journey certainly does not resemble anything I was told prior to the surgery. But I am glad I did it. I know that in time I will lose the weight. I will not give up.

[Molly Sleeved 36]

May 7th - down 57.4lbs now. Couldn't be happier.

[tigerbelle 328]

wow, Molly...I was sleeved the day before you and have only lost 30 pounds post-op...you have lost the 57 lbs all post-op? If so, you've doubled my weight loss

[Molly Sleeved 36]

Your start weight was 100lbs less than me, so that sounds about right.

[MizzouGirl 148]

Starting Weight: 295 (05/25/2013)

Date of Surgery: 286 (05/31/2013)

Today: 263 (06/27/2013)

Total Loss: 32 lbs (23 lbs since surgery)

[Wags 549]

Yay! You rock!!!!