How are the May sleevers doing?

[Screwballski 540]

On 10/14/2018 at 22:12, Azmassage said:

Doing good I am only 15 pounds away from where doctors want me to be done losing. I have had a set back these last 8 weeks with foot surgery. I am starting back to gym now but have to be careful since I am very unbalanced. I started my journey at 250 and went into surgery at 221 I am 158 now and docs want me at 145. I just need to tone my body now. I was sleeved on 5/29

They want you to lose more?! You’re 5’9”, right? I think I recall reading that in an earlier post. You look perfect! I can’t imagine where there would be anymore fat hiding on you! I mean, I’m no Doctor, but if you’re happy with yourself, honestly, you look stunning!

[Sleeved36 356]

I was sleeved 5/9. I'm down 50 pounds.

I have been working out a lot harder. Not much lost on the scale the last month, but my body is TOTALLY rearranging. All my clothes are loose again and my skin has tightened some in places it was saggy. I am not good about measuring, but there is less of me in lots of places even though I only lost 3 pounds in the last month.

It has been a wild ride!

[Dubbs 37]

I started my journey in January at 347(I’m still embarrassed I let myself get here). Surgery weight on May 9 was about 310. I’m currently 223 and feel great. My goal weight is 210 and my Dr had my goal at 225. I’m still losing but definitely at a slower pace. Keeping up the grind! I’m going to spend extra time in the gym over the holidays to keep me on track.

[Neversaynever 268]

Just thought I would check in with my surgery pals!

How we all doing?

My life has changed so much with this surgery, the non scale victories are too many to mention but life is great!

Currently losing around 7 to 8lbs a month and very happy with that. No stalls so far except a slight one at week three but only for a few days, fingers crossed it continues

[Kay07 734]

On 10/15/2018 at 22:36, Dubbs said:

I started my journey in January at 347(I’m still embarrassed I let myself get here). Surgery weight on May 9 was about 310. I’m currently 223 and feel great. My goal weight is 210 and my Dr had my goal at 225. I’m still losing but definitely at a slower pace. Keeping up the grind! I’m going to spend extra time in the gym over the holidays to keep me on track.

DAMNNNNNNN THATS AWESOME!

[Kay07 734]

On 10/16/2018 at 02:09, Neversaynever said:

Just thought I would check in with my surgery pals!

How we all doing?

My life has changed so much with this surgery, the non scale victories are too many to mention but life is great!

Currently losing around 7 to 8lbs a month and very happy with that. No stalls so far except a slight one at week three but only for a few days, fingers crossed it continues

I am losing at the same rate but I am thrilled with it too. I am down to a size 12. A SIZE 12!!!! Down from a 24. Holy freaking monkey balls it’s crazy to say but I am no longer a plus size woman 😵

[Jenslimmingdown 1]

I’ve honestly been struggling to lose weight despite following my surgeons plan. I was sleeved on 5/7 and am down 42 lbs (which I’m still very happy about). I recently followed up with my endocrinologist for my PCOS and insulin resistance and am hopeful that a new medication and additional diet tweaks will get the ball rolling again.

[josephsmom 25]

I am down 56 pounds since my pre-op visit...I'm feeling a little underwhelmed, but I know I wouldn't have done as well in 5 months on my own. The weight loss is not steady at all: I have big drops and then looooong stalls. Still struggling with significant Hair loss. Anyone else?

[acuttita 49]

I’m down 64 lbs since my sleeve on 5/3/18. I thought I would be further along with my weight loss but I had a setback early on after surgery with an infection but I healed and was able to get on track. I recently went home last weekend and saw my family for the first time and they all loved my new look tho they don’t know I had the surgery. I’m back now and I noticed I gained a few lbs while with my family partying all weekend so now I’m depressed and today was not a good day. I know tomorrow is a fresh start so I’m planning on using that but I need some motivation. Any tips?

[Vegasurvivor 85]

Sleeved on may 2nd at over 300 lbs. Started my life over at 55 years. I'm so grateful for the chance to live again. I'm down 60 lbs and will lose another 100.
I've had no.complications but have went through a lot emotionally. I've had plenty of stalls and have only lost a couple of lbs in the last two months. But I'm OK with that. I'm off all medications and have more energy than ever! My dream already came true..went to.the beach and was able to.walk and feel the sand on my feet. Complete bliss..
Thank you for listening to me and thank you to everyone for understanding.

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[Vegasurvivor 85]

Question to may sleevers.... Are you still following the golden rule not to drink at the same time as eating? I've slipped few times recently and didn't feel ant difference. Think I may call surgeons office and ask if its OK now to drink with meals or if this is for life.

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[JerseySleeved22 6]

The way it was explained to me was the reason why they don't want u to drink during meals is so that you don't flush the food through which in turn allows you to eat more. It also ensures that u r getting the nutrients. This is what I was told. I know ppl that are a year or more out that will drink with meals now but I haven't tried it yet. I imagine I will one day tho. It drives me crazy!

18 minutes ago, Vegasurvivor said:

Question to may sleevers.... Are you still following the golden rule not to drink at the same time as eating? I've slipped few times recently and didn't feel ant difference. Think I may call surgeons office and ask if its OK now to drink with meals or if this is for life.

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[Vegasurvivor 85]

Ttjank you for your response!!

The way it was explained to me was the reason why they don't want u to drink during meals is so that you don't flush the food through which in turn allows you to eat more. It also ensures that u r getting the nutrients. This is what I was told. I know ppl that are a year or more out that will drink with meals now but I haven't tried it yet. I imagine I will one day tho. It drives me crazy!

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[Screwballski 540]

On 10/18/2018 at 15:05, Vegasurvivor said:

Question to may sleevers.... Are you still following the golden rule not to drink at the same time as eating? I've slipped few times recently and didn't feel ant difference. Think I may call surgeons office and ask if its OK now to drink with meals or if this is for life.

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Absolutely. I take a big drink about 15 mins before I start my meal because I always seem to be thirsty then. My surgeon said wait 10 mins before eating...I wait 15. Then after eating, no Fluid until 30 or more mins, per surgeon. It’s second nature now. That’s really how everyone should eat, not just BariatricPal patients.

[Kay07 734]

On 10/16/2018 at 22:26, acuttita said:

I’m down 64 lbs since my sleeve on 5/3/18. I thought I would be further along with my weight loss but I had a setback early on after surgery with an infection but I healed and was able to get on track. I recently went home last weekend and saw my family for the first time and they all loved my new look tho they don’t know I had the surgery. I’m back now and I noticed I gained a few lbs while with my family partying all weekend so now I’m depressed and today was not a good day. I know tomorrow is a fresh start so I’m planning on using that but I need some motivation. Any tips?

Don’t think of a few lb gain as a failure. With our new bodies, they are much more susceptible to weight fluctuations. I know without a doubt that if I have a glass of wine, the scale will be up 2lbs the next day. It’s the same when I introduce new foods, or adjust my Vitamins. My body reacts to minute changes by retaining Water. Run for an extra 10 minutes? Body rebels and I’ll stall for a week. Skip my now regular runs? Body will stall for a week...

Just give it time and focus on living a healthy life. You won’t be on your A game every day of every week, but if you can look at your life and say you eat well, are active and are caring for yourself, then it will motivate you to keep going!