September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!

[k3nnabear 17]

Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone else is having acid reflux/heartburn since having surgery? I did not experience this until after having the surgery. Anyone have any advice' date=' I'm living on Prevacid AC now [/quote'].

I notice I will have heartburn after drinking even just Water there are different pills you can try that are prescription that would be cheaper than Prevacid and May even work better!

[k3nnabear 17]

I got my sleeve in sep20. Here I am oct 21 and I have only lost 20. Feeling kind of frustrated

Some people loose slow that is okay and it is healthy to loose slow. You should be okay even loosing 4lbs a week that will give you 20lbs a month and that is still amazing! Keep up your hard work it will come

[NickieLo339 47]

. I notice I will have heartburn after drinking even just Water there are different pills you can try that are prescription that would be cheaper than Prevacid and May even work better!

Thanks

[k3nnabear 17]

Thanks

Anytime PM if you need anything????

[Texas girl 13 0]

I got my sleeve in sep20. Here I am oct 21 and I have only lost 20. Feeling kind of frustrated

I had my surgery on 9/24 and I am down 18 lbs so it sounds like we are both loosing rather slow but, my clothes are definitely looser. We will get there... Chin up!!

[laurab1030 2]

I was sleeved Sept 12th I am only down 20lbs. Very bummed. I exercise 3-4 days a week. From walking 60 minutes with 60 minutes on the eliptical to a 4 hour walk, or my 5 mile walking video. The weight should be melting off. But I am hanging in there. I see the Dr. and the nut next week.

[kitaj80 4]

I thought I was alone I was sleeved 9/30 down 19 pounds. My clothes say I'm losing inches but the scale says I'm losing nothing!!!!

[BayshoreBuddy 58]

YeaI should see it like that the slower it goes the less exes skin and yea my pants are pretty loss but sometimes I think I'll never lose it I guess I'm in one of those stalls they talk so much about and it's seems like I can't get out of it any suggestions

The best analogy is to think of puberty growth spurts - in reverse.

Let me explain, in puberty our bodies bulk up to prepare for growth spurts - as we loose weight - Our bodies pause for shrinkage spurts. First you loose some weight and then your body (metabolism) has to reset for less mass before resuming weight loss. Stalling can also be a result of snack grazing.

A bowl of ice cream can stop weight loss dead in it's tracks. Empty calories easily shutdown your body's metabolizing fat as food. For me, weight loss means balancing what I eat with maintaining my weight loss momentum.

We all "stall" it is just part of our commitment to a healthier lifestyle that began with our getting sleeved. Good luck and don't give up!

[sohio44811 17]

It's so nice to read everyone concerns, comments and support. It is confirmation that we are NOT alone on this journey...including the stall. I too since 11 day f/u pet surgery haven't lost an ounce. It's funny how I read the same thoughts running thru my head as some of you like "What if this is all I will lose?" Thanks to all the supporting words everyone!!

[MCM13 87]

I thought I was alone I was sleeved 9/30 down 19 pounds. My clothes say I'm losing inches but the scale says I'm losing nothing!!!!

I was sleeved 9/30 also. I've only lost 15 lbs since surgery/ 32.5 including the pre-op

[Chantel 67]

Just reading some of the posts and wanted to say hang in there! I lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks on pre-op diet and then 15 pounds or so in the first two weeks post op and then stalled for about a month. Maybe a little longer...

Pre-op diet started 6/25. Surgery date 7/9. Down 53 pounds total now. Just stick with your plan. :-)

[LoryLosesXS 154]

I was sleeved Sept 12th I am only down 20lbs. Very bummed. I exercise 3-4 days a week. From walking 60 minutes with 60 minutes on the eliptical to a 4 hour walk' date=' or my 5 mile walking video. The weight should be melting off. But I am hanging in there. I see the Dr. and the nut next week.[/quote']

It possibly could be hormones too. My wellness doc is re-testing me to ensure I'm not out of whack.

[EarthyGoalie 253]

Sleeved on September 27th. I lost 15lbs since surgery. I feel a bit discouraged, the scale hasn't moved an ounce for a week!

:-( though I did cheat and had some pizza the other day, I threw up, and I got back on track seriously.

[LoryLosesXS 154]

Sleeved on September 27th. I lost 15lbs since surgery. I feel a bit discouraged' date=' the scale hasn't moved an ounce for a week! :-( though I did cheat and had some pizza the other day, I threw up, and I got back on track seriously. [/quote']

We've both list around the same weight. I'm seeing my clothes get loser. I'm going by that. Me and the scale are not friends right now. Lol

Bad pizza! I understand the urge.

It's natural for us to stall. It's what the body dies to protect against starvation. I'm staying focused on getting enough Protein in. Calories are hard. Water is critical god long term success. Exercise too! :-) Kept at it! It will come off. :-)

[sararn74 6]

Feels good to know I'm not alone feeling like things are going too slowly. I'm back to work Monday so that will kick up my exercise. I'm hoping the routine may help things along also. Good luck everyone & thank you for sharing