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Something seems to be wrong here. The first four weeks are rapid weight loss. Are you taking in high calorie drinks? I can't imagine you could be taking in much food, but I could be wrong.
Weight loss is not from the surgery, it is from the tiny amount of calories that we eat after the surgery. I know people who were told to drink things like Boost, that have about 350 calories per serving. That could jeopardize the weight loss considerably.
Please post what you are eating and drinking and we will do our best to help you.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hello everyone. I'm new here and thankful for this forum. The last 4 weeks I have only lost 2 pounds. I have not returned to work so been home bored too long. I return to work next week. I'm hoping returning to work and being more active will help "jump-start" my weight loss.
Has anyone else experienced such a setback?
what is your post op diet include?
So...I learned an important lesson. Apparently carrots have a lot of fiber! If you eat a lot of carrots (say, two bags of the baby carrots in 4 days), you just may end up projectile vomiting and pooping like your life depends on it.
My surgeon requires a two week preop diet, which consists of unlimited veggies, 4 oz of meat once a day, 1/2 cup of high fiber starch, and 3 protein shakes a day. I've been dreaming about cheeseburgers like you wouldn't believe. I bought myself some hummus and guac as a treat because I was dying the other day. Today I feel like I am dying in a different way due to my awful night. They brough us in lunch today, and I am having chicken for lunch, with a tiny bit of salad and eggplant parm (no pasta-just the eggplant, sauce and cheese). Hopefully this isn't really a cheat per se. Anyway, thought I'd share. Hope everyone is doing well!
Hello everyone. I'm new here and thankful for this forum. The last 4 weeks I have only lost 2 pounds. I have not returned to work so been home bored too long. I return to work next week. I'm hoping returning to work and being more active will help "jump-start" my weight loss.
Has anyone else experienced such a setback?
I wore under armour throughout my lose phase. Still do even after skin removal. Good stuff and worth the money. As it gets too big, I use as sleepweaR.
check out their outlet stores or outlet on their website. I don't think I've paid retail yet.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
Good Morning!
I made this video for anyone who has any questions or doubts about having sex after the Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
https://youtu.be/Goj21DM5Nhs
Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Thank you all for your responses.
I too Have been struggling with drinking. Enough protein which was recommended by my surgeon (12oz) a day. But I was very scared of popping my new stomach and causi. A leak. I have been having some cramping in my calves which I figured were due to lack of protein and potassium.
All of your responses are awesome thank you again.
I haven't been able to be on here much this past year. Yesterday was my 4 year anniversary from having VSG. I still feel that it was the best decision ever for my health and well being. I have lost over 200 pounds. I'm not going to lie, this year has been a bit of a roller coaster. I got married almost a year ago then after two months of marriage my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Through four hospital stays and two surgeries thank God he is fine now and cancer free. While that journey could have been so much worse than it was it still took a tole. I also went through some wacky health issues with hormones and things and had to work on getting my house fixed up and sold.
I went for my annual check in with my surgeon on Friday and despite the fact that I've gained 13 pounds back they were still very pleased with my overall progress and the fact that I am getting things back in control. I've been struggling with feeing a bit like a failure due to the little bit of regain however they said that with all I've had to deal with this year they were surprised at how well I've maintained. Overall things now have settled down and are going good. I'm working on getting back to my lowest weight and enjoying time with my wonderful husband.
The black and white photo is what my surgeon gave me from my first consultation day compared to my four year check in and the other one is from today.
Had VSG on 9/28/15
Lost 161 lbs since surgery, LOST 221 lbs overall so far!! 
Under Armour, Old Navy, and Athleta are my go-tos for compression gear and have been throughout weight loss.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Im trying to break that 200 barrier and stay there more often than not. Right now I'm staying around 205, which is 100 down from my surgery weight 4/2/15. And I am very proud of that fact, but it's a daily struggle and I'd like to find a way to make it easier.
HW 303, pre op diet 284 CW 278
