Whos in September? We need some September buddies!

[deflizzard621 8]

I was sleeved on sept 6. My starting weight was 360 and I was 335 the day of surgery. I am 320 today. My clothes fit better and I feel better, but I am wondering if I am losing weight quickly enough. I thought it would come off a little faster than it is. Is anyone else having the same problem? How is everyone else dealing with this? Any advice would be great.

[NickieLo339 47]

I've had a touch of heartburn but I drink Water or milk to soothe it.

Thanks

[Montereygrl 104]

Thank you so much! I feel better now.

Congrats on the 22 lbs. and for ideas go to the nutritional section and get ideas.

[j.michelle 4]

surgery was on sept 24th. i'm new to vertical talk so still looking and reading a bunch of posts. i'm doing well so far. i think i have the lactose intolerance i've read about. which is a shame sine i love milk.

[Lulu5 24]

surgery was on sept 24th. i'm new to vertical talk so still looking and reading a bunch of posts. i'm doing well so far. i think i have the lactose intolerance i've read about. which is a shame sine i love milk.

I'm lactose intolerant too (but have been for a couple of years). I drink lactaid milk and it's good! Maybe you can try that. I was sleeved on Sept 27th. Welcome!

[Masf1220 34]

J.Mitchell welcome I was sleeved on the 24th three weeks today. And I have loss 28lbs. Where are you from I am in Worcester Massachusetts

[sbarbiegirl 109]

I was sleeved on Sept 27. I have only lost 20 pounds. I did lose 25 on my pre op diet.

[Lulu5 24]

I was sleeved on Sept 27. I have only lost 20 pounds. I did lose 25 on my pre op diet.

20 pounds is great AND 25 preop! I was sleeved on the 27th and I've lost 18 pounds. I started at 210 and am now 192. I didn't have a PreOp diet but in the 3 months before my surgery I lost 15 pounds.

[LoryLosesXS 154]

surgery was on sept 24th. i'm new to vertical talk so still looking and reading a bunch of posts. i'm doing well so far. i think i have the lactose intolerance i've read about. which is a shame sine i love milk.

I've been lactose intolerant for years. It's a bummer. I use soy in my Protein Shakes. Sounds like lactate is working for you...I should try that. My surgery was on the 28th. I think my body is coming out of a shock. I lost 21 lbs before the surgery due to a liquid diet my doc had me on for 2 weeks. Then 7lbs. after surgery. I have the hardest time getting more than 900cals down a day. I'm a bit discouraged at this point, but I know the weight will come off eventually. I did drop one size. It's crazy though how different peoples bodies are. Anyway.....welcome! We're here to support one another. :-)

[j.michelle 4]

i'm from san antonio texas. i'm 3 weeks out today and can start real food hopefully friday. i had to wait a few extra days cuz of my esophagus being lazy. at least thats how i understood it.

i'm going to start trying soy milk or lactose free milk and see how those sit with me

[LoryLosesXS 154]

i'm from san antonio texas. i'm 3 weeks out today and can start real food hopefully friday. i had to wait a few extra days cuz of my esophagus being lazy. at least thats how i understood it.

i'm going to start trying soy milk or lactose free milk and see how those sit with me

Best wishes!

[NickieLo339 47]

I'm so jealous that some people get to go back to eating normal food at 4 weeks lol I'll be 4 weeks post op Thursday and only going to Phase 3 Soft Foods of the post op diet. My doc requires each phase for 2 weeks. I also have a wedding October 26th and wondering what the hell I'm going to be able to have...

[donkey booty 19]

I'm so jealous that some people get to go back to eating normal food at 4 weeks lol I'll be 4 weeks post op Thursday and only going to Phase 3 Soft Foods of the post op diet. My doc requires each phase for 2 weeks. I also have a wedding October 26th and wondering what the hell I'm going to be able to have...

That is hard. I say try some baked flaky fish if you can that was on my soft diet. It's funny how each nutritionist and surgeon have different requirements. I was one week each. liquid, soft, regular. All the best!

[Lulu5 24]

I'm almost 3 weeks postop and am cleared for purees and I've been able to tolerate small bites of roasted chicken that I chew up really good. It goes down well and doesn't hurt. Maybe try that. I start transitioning to regular foods next Friday (25th).

[LoryLosesXS 154]

I'm so jealous that some people get to go back to eating normal food at 4 weeks lol I'll be 4 weeks post op Thursday and only going to Phase 3 Soft Foods of the post op diet. My doc requires each phase for 2 weeks. I also have a wedding October 26th and wondering what the hell I'm going to be able to have...

My doc required the same, but I almost went insane. I've tried a lil this and a ill that if the next stages and took it slow. I've done great and I feel great! Not chewing almost made me insane....really:-). I thought I would lose it if I couldn't bite into something. An egg white omelet never tasted so good. Lol