I am a December Sleever - a Newbie!

[julesmass9396 1]

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Hi - my surgery was Dec. 17. I came home on Dec. 18 in the afternoon, and immediately thought "What have I done to myself?!?"

The pain was a big part, but not being able to get comfortable was an issue, too. I did not know that I would have pain in my left shoulder for over a week - I still don't know what that was about.

People told me that surgery was the easy way to lose weight. I chose the sleeve because I don't want diabetes or other health problems that run in my family. As I tried every other way on the planet (sensa, Atkins, weight watchers, jenny craig, you name it) I decided to give this a go.

This is not the easy way to lose weight. I hope it will work for me in the long run, but it is NOT easy!

Having said all of that negativity, I started my journey at 225 lbs. To get certified by my insurance company, I had to gain 10 lbs and keep it on for 5 months. A few weeks before surgery, I was able to lose 5 pounds.

I went into surgery at 230.4

I am currently stalled at 215.9.

I am still on the liquid part of the diet and am exercising daily. I walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes at a time and reach 1.25 miles. I know this is slow, but it is better than nothing. I usually walk three times a day, depending on if my feet hurt.

I did the math yesterday on all that I drank, and came up with 765 calories. Somewhere I heard that 700 is the number of calories I am supposed to be at right now.

So today, I am making sure that I do not exceed the 700 number. This is the third day I have been stalled at 215.9, and I am getting extremely frustrated.

Add that to the fact that my hunger NEVER WENT AWAY, and I am a very cranky person.

Anyone know what is going on?

[kltklass 144]

FIrst, you haven't been sleeved that long. Give your body a chace to heal before you start wigging out over how much weight you are "supposed" to lose. Your body is going through major changes and it is going to need time to accomodate these changes.

I would not call where your at a stall, more likely an adjustment period. The important this is to make sure you are getting enough Protein and Water. How much are you getting of both? They will help with the hunger. I love Premier Protien drinks from costco in both the chocolate and vanilla. They have 30 grams of protien per serving.

Second, everyone loses weight differently. Some fast, some slow. Try not to compare yourself to others on this forum, again, everyone is different. A thought to remember, when we are not losing on "the scale" we are losing inches.

You have lost 15 lbs in less than 2 weeks, that is awesome. Try not to focus on the # on the scale and focus on living the journey to a healthier new you. Be patient! You will succeed. Good luck.

Edited December 29, 2013 by kltklass