november sleeve

[november11 970]

34 minutes ago, Unclechaz said:

So, yesterday was 12 weeks. Hard to believe... Full of ups and downs, but really glad to be on this side of it. Energy levels have been pretty low throughout, but have been increasing lately. My 6-week blood work showed I was very low on Iron, which certainly explained that. I adjusted by Vitamins and have to redo my blood-work next week.

I eat about 600-700 calories a day and 80-100 grams of Protein, although mu NUT said I need to aim for 120. I am getting better at drinking, averaging 60 ounces. I am still surprised at how little I can eat. I feel full after just a few bites and can only eat about 2 ounces of Protein per meal, even at 3 months. I am not complaining, it just makes getting in protein more difficult. I am also only drinking non-dairy Protein Drinks. I still don't get hungry, although my cravings have hit pretty strong in the 3rd month. I have been very strict on my plan and as much as I just wanted one tortilla chip to experience the crunch, I did not.

I am 40 years old and started at 316, 7-days pre-op. I was 301 on the day of surgery. I weigh myself once a week on a body fat scale ( https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07WZNBWPJ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_oCimEbWYGQ4CV).

At 12 weeks, I am at 250.2, down nearly 51 lbs. I am down 7.6 in BMI and 11.6% body fat.

I really try not to compare myself with others, as hard as that is. I am happy with my progress, and I have been pretty lucky with the stalls, so far.

sounds like you going good..keep it up and try to get in some more calories (at least to 800)

[Chardonnay40 153]

2 hours ago, november11 said:

yes time is moving fast . How you doing ?

Im doing well. taking it one lb, SLOWLY at a time.

[gwoodgm 29]

Hi November sleevers! Going on 3 months 2/4. It’s been like a 2nd job, but feeling a little bit better. I’ve also experienced a lot of weakness and low energy. Rest on the weekends. Through this course of bariatric it was discovered that I have a condition called Hereditary Hemochromotosis. Surgeon did liver biopsy during sleeve and I was dx with Iron overload scale of 0–4 my liver iron overload was at 3. Good news no cirrhosis. Along with dropping about 2.4 lbs per week I just started aggressive phlebotomies to pull iron off my organs. It’s been tough, but I rest on the weekends and pace self to be able to make it through the work week. I’m down almost 40 lbs. Trying to increase my calories to 700, like others I’m just not able to eat much and I’m full. When I look back at where I was in May when I went to the seminar... I’d have to say even through I’m weak, mentally I’m gaining strength. Regaining my old self. Thank you everyone on this thread and site for encouragement. It’s great to read about others, struggles, challenges and know we’re all here to lift one another up.
Gloria

[kah1213 311]

How’s everyone doing? Stalls? Progress? NSVs?

[Heather246 27]

1 hour ago, kah1213 said:

How’s everyone doing? Stalls? Progress? NSVs?

I'm doing pretty good. Weight loss has slowed down to 1-3 lbs a week on average. I'm beginning week 9 and have lost 41 pounds since surgery. I'd like to hear how everyone else is coming along too...

[kia h 129]

Hey 👋🏾 Just a ck in to c how’s everyone doing so far I’m glad to be on this side 60 pounds lost so far almost to my goal weight of 150ish about 25 pounds to go I’m a little over 3months post op but it’s going ok

[ColoradoCanuck 70]

I'm 83 days out today (duodenal switch November 18th 2019) and I'm down about 83lbs total from my peak weight. Hit a stall this past week, actually gained a pound and a half which is slowly coming back off.

Hoping for another 40-50 lbs by summer.

[Bree03 11]

Hey all. It’s been a while since I’ve commented.

I am a week shy of 3 months and 51 pounds down. Seems like I’m hitting a stall again. scale isn’t moving, but I’m doing everything right. Is anyone in the same boat as me? Should I be concerned about not losing?

Also, anyone else forcing themselves to eat? I am hardly hungry.

[november11 970]

@JRT Mom started a forum for us in new topics. go check it out .. we been kinda slow on our forum since surgery.. I know we allll good. Let's show it … Don't be shy..

[JRT Mom 919]

Hey november11, this is a great forum, but I thought it was for sleeves, and I had a bypass so I thought I'd start one on the bypass forum.

Hey, I can tell by your stats that we've lost the same amount of weight! Yay for us!😁

[november11 970]

oops I didn't see that "bypass " lol my bad..... yes yay for us all.....

[Joy2me 8]

On 02/10/2020 at 10:24, november11 said:

@JRT Mom started a forum for us in new topics. go check it out .. we been kinda slow on our forum since surgery.. I know we allll good. Let's show it … Don't be shy..

What is the name of the new forum?

[november11 970]

23 minutes ago, Joy2me said:

What is the name of the new forum?

It's November surgeries but its for bypass I thought it was for November sleevers

[Unclechaz 90]

Today is 4 months...hard to believe.

[kia h 129]

4 month ck in I’m doin really good weight falling off I need to focus on toning up but other than that I’m loving my progress so far I’m in a medium I haven’t been able to fit in a medium in I know 13 years but so exciting