September sleevers

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

I was sleeved 9/16. Starting weight 264, surg date 241, day I left the hospital 249 (yes, 8 lbs of IV fluids), I lost 22 lbs in the first two weeks (227) and have been stalled for the last 3.5 weeks. So frustrated. Exercising, eating low carb high Protein. Keep thinking "I did this for 20 lbs?" Nutritionist wants me on metformin for insulin resistance (I'm not diabetic) and said to try GTF Chromium. Anyone else use GTF Chromium?

I haven't taken the Chromium but I was on Metformin for the past 3 years to help me lose weight - I am not a diabetic either, but weight loss effects are an off-label usage for that drug. It worked for the first 2 years, then seemed to stop working for me, which was fine since I planned surgery anyway.

[johannaes 18]

HW- 276 sept 2, 2013

SW-260 sept 17

CW-220.4 oct 27, 2013

Complications on wk4 leak, surgery for drain and stent! Now at home for three more wks @liquids unlit stent removal

[ggflores 18]

HW 207

CW 172

Sleeved 9/23

Losing slowly.

[ggflores 18]

HW- 276 sept 2' date=' 2013 SW-260 sept 17 CW-220.4 oct 27, 2013 Complications on wk4 leak, surgery for drain and stent! Now at home for three more wks @liquids unlit stent removal <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote']so sorry about leak. I thought by week 4 we are pretty much OK. I guess not. Again so sorry. How did you know you had a leak? I don't know much about leaks.

[2ndchanceadict 33]

HW 207 CW 172 Sleeved 9/23 Losing slowly.

That's not a bad loss. 35lbs. I'm 30 lbs

[johannaes 18]

so sorry about leak. I thought by week 4 we are pretty much OK. I guess not. Again so sorry. How did you know you had a leak? I don't know much about leaks.

I had a sharp pain in my back, and told the dr. He sent me for a cr scan it showed an absess that required drain, and then xrays showed the leak.

[ggflores 18]

I had a sharp pain in my back' date=' and told the dr. He sent me for a cr scan it showed an absess that required drain, and then xrays showed the leak.[/quote']I pray for a speedy recovery for you, thank you for sharing.

[ggflores 18]

That's not a bad loss. 35lbs. I'm 30 lbs <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

let me clarify that is not 35lbs in a month. 35lbs in 1 month for me would be way more than I am expected to lose in a month since my total weight loss needed is 87lbs. My doctor expects me to lose 10lbs in October, November and December then 5lbs each month thereafter until I get under 130. But let me post my weights with dates:

August 1st start of program HW 207

September 23 surgery weight 189

CW 172

When anyone loses 30lbs in a month it is huge. I am just happy with each pound I lose. I can't compare myself to others.

[KCSG 38]

Sept 4...down 51lbs...feeling great although eating still taking getting used to.

[2ndchanceadict 33]

let me clarify that is not 35lbs in a month. 35lbs in 1 month for me would be way more than I am expected to lose in a month since my total weight loss needed is 87lbs. My doctor expects me to lose 10lbs in October' date=' November and December then 5lbs each month thereafter until I get under 130. But let me post my weights with dates: August 1st start of program HW 207 September 23 surgery weight 189 CW 172 When anyone loses 30lbs in a month it is huge. I am just happy with each pound I lose. I can't compare myself to others.[/quote']

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I understand what you are saying now.

[ggflores 18]

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I understand what you are saying now.

No worries. I should have written my first post my clearer.