February Sleevers.... Check in!

[wwled 38]

Ur pic is awesome, did it take 2 weeks for u to lose that much on ur stomach?

sorry, I missed this! I think a lot of the first pic was swelling, but there's definitely a noticeable difference. Especially with the way clothes fit!

[mandavander 12]

Had another follow up appointment today down another 15lbs total so far is 60lbs down. Half way to my goal so excited.

[#sdontdefineme# 20]

Congrats. What does a typical day for you consist of, food and exercise-wise?

[yummymummy32 30]

Sleeved in February have only lost 18lbs in 11weeks I'm only having around 800cals and walking daily I'm so depressed I can't believe I spend all our savings for 18lbs everyone who has the sleeve has lost tons wtf is wrong with me? I'm drinking enough my carbs are around 50 my Protein is around 55 I'm hungry all the time and I'm trying so hard

[slocin12 41]

Sleeved February 19, 2014 I went straight to small amounts or regular food after a week or so. I eat super small portions. I usually still have two 30 grams of protien drinks a day and then a regular dinner with my family in small amounts cut up.

So far, I have never had any issues, and my doctors says I am doing great.

Personally, my down fall is exersize, I still don;t do much, but seem to have been losing about 1 to 2 pounds a week

How is everyone else doing now?

[slocin12 41]

Perhaps you need more Water?

How are your clothes fitting?

Have you checked back with your doctor? There maybe a nother isissue

[Darianna75 131]

I would up your Protein a little maybe add another shake . I don't lose if my calories are below 900 as weird as that is !

[J-Cal8 13]

Sleeved in February have only lost 18lbs in 11weeks I'm only having around 800cals and walking daily I'm so depressed I can't believe I spend all our savings for 18lbs everyone who has the sleeve has lost tons wtf is wrong with me? I'm drinking enough my carbs are around 50 my Protein is around 55 I'm hungry all the time and I'm trying so hard

I know exactly how you feel! I was sleeved 2/3 and have lost like 22 lbs. it's very disheartening to see everyone else having amazing results and you don't, even tho you are following all the rules. I get enough protein and Water. I reduced the carbs, get in about 1000 calories. Exercise daily, etc.

You might increase your protein, but honestly, it didn't help me all that much.

Edited April 23, 2014 by J-Cal8

[LeighAnneF 98]

Hey guys. I was sleeved on 2-18. HW 372 SW 340, am currently 309.2. This is 31% of my excess weight overall. Since surgery. I am losing an ave of 1.7 lbs a week. Slower than I wanted but happy that it is going down.

I think it is harmful to ourselves when we compare our losses, but know it always happens. I catch myself doing it too. But i read on here somewhere if you look at the percentage of excess weight loss. Then it helps us to compare apples to apples. I have the formula somewhere. But it is somewhere on this site too, this is where I got it. If you're interested. I will find it and post it here.

[mandavander 12]

I would up your Protein a little maybe add another shake . I don't lose if my calories are below 900 as weird as that is !

Same here I had a kidney stone last month and didn't east for like a week because I was so nauseas and was in tons if pain meds. I didn't look a pound. My doctor says it is impossible to not eat and not lose but I think my body just shut down to conserve.

[wwled 38]

Down about 40, hit a stall, feeling slightly discouraged. Tried on the clothes I wore to the hospital day of surgery, and WOW. Picture on the left I'm wearing the exact same clothes I wore to hospital, size 2X shirt and pants, on the right are my new size medium shirt and pants. I think I'm losing inches faster than weight.

Edited April 23, 2014 by wwled

[Healthybran79 9]

I'm starting my 3rd month

Surgery date 2/24/14

Height 5'1 SW: 215 BMI:40

CW:179

First month I dropped 30lbs like it was melting off of me! What a feeling. All during my second month I struggled to lose weight. I'm exercising like a crazy person and journaling and staying with all my cals, carbs, Protein... Love it but I really want to see the pay off on the scale or in my clothes. It's slower than I thought. My doctor and my support team at the weight loss center say I'm doing everything ok. So why is it so slow.

I'm hopeful for this month maybe I'll lose the 1 to 2 lbs they said I would when I invested my life savings into this procedure, food, gym, training, etc! Just venting...thanks for listening

[slocin12 41]

My weight loss has really slowed down

[J-Cal8 13]

It has taken me 3 months to lose 30 lbs.

[gypsygirl70 14]

My surgery date was 2/26 and I have slowed down too...HW 337. SW 280. CW 245 I have lost 35 pounds but my surgeon said if I lift weights my weight loss will be slower. I lift 4-5 times a week with at least 30 minutes of cardio. I'm ok with the slow losing since that will let my skin have time to "catch up". I am off of all my diabetic meds including insulin. My fasting sugars are all 80s range. I'm off my BP meds and have had a little problem with my pressure being too low. My resting heart rate has dropped from 80-90 down to 45-55. Also going into the surgery I had mild to moderate congestive heart failure and now the cardiologist said I have no more signs of heart failure!! So no more meds for that either!! I have gone from a size 26/28 to a size 18/20 as well. So just because the scale isn't moving fast doesn't mean I'm not doing well...actually I think my surgery has been a tremendous success!!! I am so grateful for my sleeve and the wonderful life it has given back to me!!! Now I just have to stick with the program!!