August post op sleevers: Check in

[jrahrer71 13]

I'm stuck too! 20 lbs the first week, then nothing for almost two! Is this normal? How long should it last? I'm so discouraged!!!

So I was sleeved on 9/15. I lost 12 lbs the first week and now nothing!! So annoyed. How long did this last for you. I am trying hard not to panic.

[Karen Scott 117]

Motherof5 no it's not

I actually don't think I'm eating enough.. I have no appetite.. And when I do eat it's four bites and I'm through... Been relying on Protein shakes... For nourishment

me too. Looks like my weight loss has also slowed. Any advice to get it back on track?

sw- 261

hw- 248

cw- 239 still since 9/18

[mskiesha29 91]

Motherof5 thanks.... I'll try the green veggies addition....

[mskiesha29 91]

I have been living off of fresh oranges... Sliced I cut all the strings off and just eat the inside... Lol yummy... Finding my way I guess.. I can't tell you all the last time I ate a full meal.. Oh well.. SHRUGS!!!

[Bobby46 327]

Stuck too. I lost very quickly the first 3 1/2 weeks. Been slow going for the last 3 1/2. The past week I have been up and down the same 3 lbs. Very frustrating. I have an apt with my surgeon and nutritionist next week. Hoping to figure this out then.

[ekh21ash 26]

So tonight I am having a panic moment. I am just now looking at my insurance EOB's for my surgery that they APPROVED. They didn't pay a thing. Looks like I will be on the phone with insurance all day tomorrow. Hopefully this issue gets resolved!!

[Galaxy Girl 68]

@@ekh21ash, hopefully, it gets resolved. It could be the provider used the wrong billing code. I hope you still have the approval letter. Good luck!

[Galaxy Girl 68]

So for those that are complaining of being stuck, please do your research. It is part of the process. I am sorry if I sound harsh. Stalls or plateaus are part of losing weight, whether with surgery or not. That is how the human body works. Weight loss surgery is not a magic pill and the weight falls off. It is just like any other weight loss plan; the difference is, this prevents regaining. Relax and enjoy the journey. If your clothes are getting loose on you, you are fine.

[ekh21ash 26]

So tonight I am having a panic moment. I am just now looking at my insurance EOB's for my surgery that they APPROVED. They didn't pay a thing. Looks like I will be on the phone with insurance all day tomorrow. Hopefully this issue gets resolved!!

[aredder 10]

Good monday everyone! I'm 6 weeks post op and I've lost 26.8 lbs. Yeah!!! I just have to say that i've been reading the eggface website WWW. theworldaccordingtoeggface.com and it has some good recipes. Last night I made the shepard's pie. I made it with turkey instead of beef with sweet potato's for the top and it was delish! I'm so tired of sweet stuff (shakes and bars) I needed so real flavor and it did the trick. I highly recommend it. I am such a southern cook I'm having to learn how to make stuff healthier and it has been a challenge, eggface has made it alittle easier. Gotta go, everyone have a blessed day!

[Introvert 53]

Thanks for sharing the site Aredder!

[motherof5 364]

Hello and good morning to all you losers.

@aredder: I love that site as well. It has some awesome food recipes and smoothie recipes as well.

@@Galaxy Girl: thanks for the reminder.

@ekh21ash: I hope that you can get things cleared soon.

To everyone else, keep up the good work. Take your Vitamins and meds, drink plenty of Water, eat your Proteins first and GET MOVIN'. Even if you are limited, a good walk is okay too.

Later losers!

Edited September 29, 2014 by motherof5

[johnsydney 65]

Hey all, I'm 7 weeks out tomorrow, been doing fairly well with the weight loss although can eat about 1 cup of food each meal, went band to sleeve, eating high Protein, low fat, low carb food, been exercising by walking jogging 10km per day, started to feel exhausted a couple of weeks ago. Have been taking my vits, averaging 40g carbs, 80 Proteins, less than 10g fat per day. Got really frustrated with the fatigue, so had a break from the exercise for 6 days, ate some bad food, although still in very small amounts. Had a couple of glasses of wine. Back on track today, tiredness gone, exercising again, however, gained 5lb during my short time off the wagon !!! I thought I may not lose, I thought id stay the same weight as only I ate small amounts ! Bit freaked out that I can gain so quickly with only taking my eye off the ball for such a short time. Also I feel like my hunger is coming back. Should I be worried ??

Edited September 29, 2014 by johnsydney

[motherof5 364]

Yeah, you said you went off the straight path. I wouldn't worry too much about it now. Just get back to your plan ASAP. And learn from what just happened. Thanks for sharing.

[Strong_heartedx1106 6]

Hello all just checking in its been 5 weeks and I now am in the 140s like WOW talk about pre pregnancy weight goal but I too had hit a stall lasted about 2 weeks. I started going to the gym recently to do cardio and light weights to tone and we'll I seem to be doing OK for the most part. I am still having trouble using the restroom #2 lol hopeful soon I can go regular. Or the new regular. Does anyone know if it's bad to always take colace? A pill. I've been using that to help me go and takes about a day and I take one every 2 days but I'm not to find of taking pills so that's why I ask. Any who good luck everyone we are all doing a great job! Now just imagine come December I can't wait . The holidays will definitely be different this time around ")

Hw-299

St-279

Cw-248