Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Weight loss after sleeve



Recommended Posts

Comparing yourself to others is a recipe for frustration and misery. I know it's really hard to get your head around in the early days post-op, but your sleeve is forever. You will never be "done" with it like the diets of your past. I promise you that 10 years from now, when you are happy and healthy and maintaining your weight, how much you lost in the first month post-op will mean jack squat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor told me that the first month may not be as big as I thought. The body has to get use to it's new needs! My best advice would be after being allowed to swallow solid pills again find a really a good Multivitamin that seemed to work for me! The chew-able kind I was taking before didn't make me feel any better! After finding a better supplement I felt better and the weight lose really kicked in! Good luck on your journey!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The number is gong down but how many have had the surgery on 4-6-16 and how much have they lost I thought I would loose more than that but I guess not my Dr. Said that was fine.

Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

I had a d.s. on 4/5 and I'm down 19

Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

And sorry if it bothers so much a question about weight loss I am not a pro at this so its OK to ask and you don't have to get so offensive and respond if you don't like the question sorry to bother you if your tired of seeing peoples post about weight loss then you should not be reading peoples post

Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Based on your topic I was willing to jump on board and give my own experiences... basically I agree with everyone else. Your journey is YOURS. Try not to compare to others, as everyone is different. Also, I too was going to tell you about the 3 week stall (and 6 week, and 12 week if you are like me). You are losing, and that is a huge positive to look at. Pretty consistent with what everyone else is saying.

However, what I really want to comment on now is your above post. Please remember that *YOU* initiated the discussion by posting to an open forum. That means you wanted people to respond to you. You don't get to choose what those responses have to say. You don't have to agree with them, but you did solicit them. If you don't want to hear what people have to say then perhaps you should stick to reading the boards to garner your information and refrain from asking questions of which you might not like the responses. Just my 2 cents.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Comparing yourself to others is a recipe for frustration and misery. I know it's really hard to get your head around in the early days post-op, but your sleeve is forever. You will never be "done" with it like the diets of your past. I promise you that 10 years from now, when you are happy and healthy and maintaining your weight, how much you lost in the first month post-op will mean jack squat.

this is so fabulous it deserves repeating.

And sorry if it bothers so much a question about weight loss I am not a pro at this so its OK to ask and you don't have to get so offensive and respond if you don't like the question sorry to bother you if your tired of seeing peoples post about weight loss then you should not be reading peoples post

Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Based on your topic I was willing to jump on board and give my own experiences... basically I agree with everyone else. Your journey is YOURS. Try not to compare to others, as everyone is different. Also, I too was going to tell you about the 3 week stall (and 6 week, and 12 week if you are like me). You are losing, and that is a huge positive to look at. Pretty consistent with what everyone else is saying.

However, what I really want to comment on now is your above post. Please remember that *YOU* initiated the discussion by posting to an open forum. That means you wanted people to respond to you. You don't get to choose what those responses have to say. You don't have to agree with them, but you did solicit them. If you don't want to hear what people have to say then perhaps you should stick to reading the boards to garner your information and refrain from asking questions of which you might not like the responses. Just my 2 cents.

yes. THIS.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes I will refrain from this site only because of people like you that are rude just because ur experienced at this doesn't mean you can put other people down I don't think any of us were born smart and don't have to put up with people like you.

Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Lucilla ... just saw this thread ....

My first month post-op (which is where you're at now) I lost 10.4 pounds.

I started at 235.6 pounds, was sleeved, have lost 100 pounds and now weigh 135 pounds. I'm 20.5 months post-op.

Don't worry about how fast you lose (by the way, I think you're losing pretty darned fast).

And also realize that the first month made a lot of us pretty "tetchy" and emotional -- while the old hormones stored in fat cells are being pushed out into the blood stream.

You're doing fine. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor told me that the first month may not be as big as I thought. The body has to get use to it's new needs! My best advice would be after being allowed to swallow solid pills again find a really a good Multivitamin that seemed to work for me! The chew-able kind I was taking before didn't make me feel any better! After finding a better supplement I felt better and the weight lose really kicked in! Good luck on your journey!

I am on the Flinstones chewable, and I'm exhausted. Which Vitamins work for you?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not sure you were asking me ... but I use Centrum chewables. Nothing fancy.

I also take a probiotic (10 billion cultures), a Biotin supplement, a fish oil capsule, and a Calcium citrate / D3 supplement daily.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

stay away from that danged ole scale!! you are still healing and dont even need to be worrying yourself with weight loss at this early stage.

take care of yourself, get your nutritional needs met, Water, and rest.

Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Lucilla post #9, that you posted, if you are reading and not posting - you said your doctor was fine with your weight loss. YOU thought you would lose more.

The answer is in your own post (#9), we ALL lose at different rates :D

Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i am ten weeks out and "only" lost 39 lbs. do yourself a favor and don't compare yourself to others. there are so many variables! compare your loss to how you were before surgery...how long it would take you to lose "x" amount of weight. you were so brave to get this done and are on a journey to weight loss and health. wait six months before you asses things..lol. you are doing great!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×