Expectations

[rgrunge87 2]

I am currently a week post op. I am interested in hearing any and every one's journey in weight loss at their 3 month, 6 month and 9 month mark and how they were able to achieve those milestones.

[built2livenotexist 119]

Hey, great question! I'm 5 weeks post-op and I'll be interested to hear from all of the more experienced sleevers too!

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Very interesting topic!

[Kindle 8,667]

Started at 238. BMI 40

16 day preop....lost 22 pounds doing 3 Protein shakes/day and unlimited leafy green veggies

Months 1-3.....lost 30 pounds. Always Protein first, then some veggies. Minimum 60g protein/64 oz Water everyday.

Months 4-6.....lost 26 pounds. Same as above but started eating more fruit and whole grains as I got close to surgeon's goal.

Months 7-9....lost 20 pounds and have maintained between 137-141 (BMI 23) for almost 3 months. This is about 10 pounds below my personal goal.

I still have a 30-40g protein smoothie everyday and eat healthy balanced meals and Snacks including protein, veggies, fruit and whole grains. Mostly avoid white carbs (Pasta, rice, bread, sugar) but still indulge occasionally. I Eat when I'm hungry (about every 3 hours) and just until satisfied, not full. I never tracked or measured my food but a couple "spot checks" of my calories showed about 1000 calories at 2 months, 1200 calories at 6 months and maintaining with 1400-1600 calories. I am diligent about taking my Vitamin supplements and my bloodwork has been great. I have a physical job and very active lifestyle, so I haven't done any formal exercise. Basically just living a normal life at this point.

My biggest advice, though is to stay off the scale (unless you are aware of and accept the fact that stalls are normal) and don't compare yourself to others. "My way" is certainly not the norm, and may not work for someone else. Just stick with your plan, find what works for YOU, be patient, and enjoy your NSV's.

Edited November 29, 2014 by Kindle