nursejb 38 Posted May 23, 2013 you go girl 1 sunshine413 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovealways 287 Posted May 24, 2013 4 months post-op down 61...but hit a LOng stall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhnurse1 108 Posted May 24, 2013 Hey Nhnurse congrats on your Weightloss I will be having surgery soon I'm a nurse on a Busy floor how long were you off work before you went back My surgeon required that I take 6 weeks off because of the lifting requirements in my job description. I think it was a good thing. For the first four weeks I was still a little sore if I overdid it and would occasionally need a nap. So the time off was wonderful. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherry 71 Posted May 24, 2013 My weight loss is extremely slow. In 5 wks I have lost only 15 lbs and already experienced 2 stalls. I understand why: I was 199 on day of surgery. I cannot drink shakes so getting my Protein in has been near to impossible. I'm allergic to whey & the vegan shakes are gross PLUS expensive. Right now I'm trying to get eggs, chicken, and turkey in me but I'm not even close to the required amount. So I'm averaging 2-3 lbs/wk. my calories have been 300-400 which prior to surgery, I'd say is very unhealthy for me. I am taking my Vitamins though. 1 Kathy Andrews-Almond reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nursejb 38 Posted May 24, 2013 My surgeon required that I take 6 weeks off because of the lifting requirements in my job description. I think it was a good thing. For the first four weeks I was still a little sore if I overdid it and would occasionally need a nap. So the time off was wonderful. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine413 343 Posted May 25, 2013 My weight loss is extremely slow. In 5 wks I have lost only 15 lbs and already experienced 2 stalls. I understand why: I was 199 on day of surgery. I cannot drink shakes so getting my Protein in has been near to impossible. I'm allergic to whey & the vegan shakes are gross PLUS expensive. Right now I'm trying to get eggs' date=' chicken, and turkey in me but I'm not even close to the required amount. So I'm averaging 2-3 lbs/wk. my calories have been 300-400 which prior to surgery, I'd say is very unhealthy for me. I am taking my Vitamins though.[/quote'] Cherry, I would seriously consider upping your calorie intake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelecaples 224 Posted May 25, 2013 You need to keep.in mind starting weights. Those who are super heavy lose more each week than.smaller gals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
