Post-Open Sleeve, newbie here

R.C. · Jul 4, 2016

Hi everyone. .

I'm @ 6.5 wks post-op. Can't say this is the easiest thing I've ever done...After a very rough start, a Hiatal hernia, a tumor found & removed, i had my throat cut up by a bad anestiologist tech, my surgery was postponed 3 times. But, I hung in there & have made it to week 6!

i'm just about 40 lbs down, have stalled & still having difficulty taking in protein & liquids. But looking forward to the rest of my life. Boy, whoda thunk... Breaking up with food was so hard to do? !!

Nice to meet you all.

Kathleen Gregory · Feb 25, 2018

R.C. said:
Hi everyone. .

I'm @ 6.5 wks post-op. Can't say this is the easiest thing I've ever done...After a very rough start, a Hiatal hernia, a tumor found & removed, i had my throat cut up by a bad anestiologist tech, my surgery was postponed 3 times. But, I hung in there & have made it to week 6! i'm just about 40 lbs down, have stalled & still having difficulty taking in protein & liquids. But looking forward to the rest of my life. Boy, whoda thunk... Breaking up with food was so hard to do? !! Nice to meet you all.

Hi ... I like that .... "breaking up with food". I'm new .... haven't gotten my surgery date but in the mean time... getting ready for the big day.

Tracy Lindenmuth · Feb 27, 2018

You can do it!!!

Cindy M. · Feb 28, 2018

My dietician said when I reach a stall to call her.....

Tracy Lindenmuth · Feb 28, 2018

Cindy M. said:
My dietician said when I reach a stall to call her.....

You will hit alot of stalls along the way, how long should the stall last before you call her?

Cindy M. · Feb 28, 2018

Tracy Lindenmuth said:
You will hit alot of stalls along the way, how long should the stall last before you call her?

I don't know. If I think to ask I will find out in a month. I feel overwhelmed with information every time I leave there.

Pixx · Mar 2, 2018

My nutritionist recommended calling after two weeks, I am interested to see if yours is the same? I have gone nearly 2 weeks at a time without pounds being lost, but in that time I was losing inches, and then all of a sudden the scale would drop my weight about 10lbs. so don't panic if you stall, it is normal! I didn't realize that at first and got super frustrated in the beginning, but it actually happens a lot and I've gotten used to it. Now I just make sure I don't go over 14 days and that I'm on track with protein, water and food. Best of luck!

Cindy M. · Mar 28, 2018

I was told a month.

Cindy M. · Mar 28, 2018

Pixx said:
My nutritionist recommended calling after two weeks, I am interested to see if yours is the same? I have gone nearly 2 weeks at a time without pounds being lost, but in that time I was losing inches, and then all of a sudden the scale would drop my weight about 10lbs. so don't panic if you stall, it is normal! I didn't realize that at first and got super frustrated in the beginning, but it actually happens a lot and I've gotten used to it. Now I just make sure I don't go over 14 days and that I'm on track with protein, water and food. Best of luck!

Cindy M. · Mar 28, 2018

I was told one month. That would be a long time for me to wait.