6 weeks post sleeve

[KRush88 105]

I was sleeved 8/6. Highest weight 262, surgery weight 257 and my current weight is 230. I’ve gone from soft foods to solid foods ( meats, eggs, cheese and beans). I went from struggling to get a Protein Shake down in 24 hours to drinking 60-100 fluids a day. I had to learn that my mind and stomach are not on the same page but that my stomach is in control. I’m 6 weeks out ( tomorrow) , I can gulp about 5-6 times before I feel pain or satisfaction. I can eat about 2-4 oz depending on what it is and how moist the meat is. I struggle with my Vitamins, Protein and weighing myself everyday. I am now trying to weigh in only at appointments giving myself weigh ins at home 1-2 times a month. (Different scales will give you different results, all that matters is that I’ve lost and that I’m doing as Directed by my surgeon & nutritionist). Even if the scale don’t move it don’t bother me to much because my clothes show me I am losing weight as well. This has been a learning experience that I am so grateful for! Advice to you : take lots of pictures, face, body, feet, etc. it will definitely show!

Good luck to you all.

[Matt Z 4,139]

10 hours ago, KRush88 said:

I was sleeved 8/6. Highest weight 262, surgery weight 257 and my current weight is 230. I’ve gone from soft foods to solid foods ( meats, eggs, cheese and beans). I went from struggling to get a Protein Shake down in 24 hours to drinking 60-100 fluids a day. I had to learn that my mind and stomach are not on the same page but that my stomach is in control. I’m 6 weeks out ( tomorrow) , I can gulp about 5-6 times before I feel pain or satisfaction. I can eat about 2-4 oz depending on what it is and how moist the meat is. I struggle with my Vitamins, Protein and weighing myself everyday. I am now trying to weigh in only at appointments giving myself weigh ins at home 1-2 times a month. (Different scales will give you different results, all that matters is that I’ve lost and that I’m doing as Directed by my surgeon & nutritionist). Even if the scale don’t move it don’t bother me to much because my clothes show me I am losing weight as well. This has been a learning experience that I am so grateful for! Advice to you : take lots of pictures, face, body, feet, etc. it will definitely show!

Good luck to you all.

Congrats You are doing great!

[KRush88 105]

Thank you!

[ExpatTR 9]

Great job! I’m at 3 weeks post op and I’m waiting to start feeling normal again. I feel like I’m constantly aware of my insides if that makes sense. I am full on basically 2 tablespoons of soft foods. I really struggle to get enough fluids and Protein. I’m so encouraged seeing your update.

[megolego 69]

Good job!

[sleevedllama 28]

Way to go! I'm 7 weeks post-op and feeling very similar. Vitamins/calcium are still the hardest thing for me to stick to, but I'm feeling great and starting to get compliments on my appearance, which is a little weird, but helps me in my belief that even if the scale isn't moving, I'm losing! I've never been tied to a number - the goal weight in my ticker is just pulled off a chart and what I think is reasonable but isn't a sticking point for me - but I want to be healthy and feel good. Sounds like you are doing awesome! Congrats!

[KRush88 105]

On 09/18/2018 at 05:34, ExpatTR said:

Great job! I’m at 3 weeks post op and I’m waiting to start feeling normal again. I feel like I’m constantly aware of my insides if that makes sense. I am full on basically 2 tablespoons of soft foods. I really struggle to get enough fluids and Protein. I’m so encouraged seeing your update.

I’m so glad to be encouragement! I’m 6 weeks out yesterday 9/20 down 31 pounds. Trust me you will learn what works and you will get it. The best feeling is stepping on the scale and seeing my weight down week after week!

[KRush88 105]

On 09/20/2018 at 14:56, sleevedllama said:

Way to go! I'm 7 weeks post-op and feeling very similar. Vitamins/calcium are still the hardest thing for me to stick to, but I'm feeling great and starting to get compliments on my appearance, which is a little weird, but helps me in my belief that even if the scale isn't moving, I'm losing! I've never been tied to a number - the goal weight in my ticker is just pulled off a chart and what I think is reasonable but isn't a sticking point for me - but I want to be healthy and feel good. Sounds like you are doing awesome! Congrats!

Thank you! I definitely see a change in my clothes if not on the scale. However, the scale is moving gracefully I gave no complaints. I do have a goal weight in mind but I’m not devastated if the scale don’t move. You got this... We got this!