October 2016-Surgery Date. Where are you now?

[ryan_86 335]

Not to be too forward, but what have your bathroom habits been lately?

Constipation is a common side effect of WLS.

[facebro29 272]

Still have a Constipation problem after so many months!! I need to go back to my nutritionist because I still don't think I eat enough or eat enough of the 'right' things.

[PB42 34]

I have had that problem for ages...before and after my sleeve. I take Colase every day and every 2-3 weeks have to resort to a Dulcolax. I don't think any amount of "the right things" will help me. I just have a sluggish bowel that matched my sluggish metabolism. Thank God for this surgery. I will put up with an occasional pharmaceutical intervention to look and feel this way. 60 lbs. down, 30 to go. Hallelujah!!!!

[Corrie2016 29]

You're right. Have been a bit stagnant for the past few days. Might be time to try some Miralax again. I have used it here and there since the surgery.

[facebro29 272]

But saying that (about constipation) I have found that if I have ice cream I have to be VERY close to the toilet!! Needless to say I have stayed away from ice cream!!

[wanabefit4me 9]

I'm so disappointed I've only lost 20lbs and I'm in month 4!!!


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[Corrie2016 29]

I'm so disappointed I've only lost 20lbs and I'm in month 4!!!


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Sometimes it depends on how much you have to lose. Does this help?

[wanabefit4me 9]

Thanks that's the chart I go by [emoji17]


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[Shana Lee 24]

My date is 10/5. About how many calories do you all costume daily, and Protein?

I have PCOS hormones are crazy lately but I'm between 800- lately 1100 kcal daily. Protein ranges from 48-90. And I swear fat has left me in all places but my gut! I'm in a 12 pant. And L men's T, yes I've stole all hubbies T shirts!

[Shana Lee 24]

On 3/9/2017 at 4:57 PM, Corrie2016 said:

Hi. Sleeved on 10/28. Down 60 lbs as of today. My stomach can tolerate everything. Nothing really bothers it and some days can eat quite a bit. Which makes me nervous for the future. I am just trying hard lately to be more focused on what I am eating and stick with Protein as much as possible.

My ht/wt are the same...stats are to except I've lost 53#. Do you have PCOS by chance, you mentioned hormones.

[Shana Lee 24]

On 3/15/2017 at 7:15 AM, Corrie2016 said:

This week has been a struggle. The last two days I have gained 2.5 lbs and I don't know why. I have kept my calories below 1,000 and have been getting my Protein in etc etc. has this happened to anyone? I mean my weight sometimes fluctuates a pound here and there but never consistently going up. Hopefully this is just temporary. I decided I am going to go Protein  shakes only today and tomorrow to see if that will help push my body into the right direction. Just frustrated.

I fluctuate between 3-4lbs for a month at a time and then suddenly when I'm not looking at the scale it's gone, plus a pound! Then the same vicious cycle begins!

[Corrie2016 29]

My ht/wt are the same...stats are to except I've lost 53#. Do you have PCOS by chance, you mentioned hormones.

I do have PCOS. The hormone doctor that I have been working with has helped make a lot of difference in my energy levels. I have recently been at a stall but hopefully it will break soon.

Some days I can get up to 1200 calories but most days I am at 800-1000 same as you and about the same Protein in take.

I really need to focus on Water consumption and my exercise consistency. I work many many many hours and barely have time for anything else but I might try some at home workouts just to get a routine started. Something is better than nothing right?

Are you noticing loose skin since your weight loss?

[ryan_86 335]

2 pounds from goal. Same place I've been for a month.

[Corrie2016 29]

2 pounds from goal. Same place I've been for a month.

Two pounds from goal?!?! Wow!! Congratulations!!!

I don't even have a goal yet in mind.

[ryan_86 335]

Two pounds from goal?!?! Wow!! Congratulations!!!

I don't even have a goal yet in mind.

Yeah, but frustrating.