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A weight loss surgery blog by jlball on BariatricPal. 3 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about dazed and confused

dazed and confused

I have not lost more than a few pounds in months! I don't feel as if I eat much quantity, always protein...I do get into triouble late at night with grazing behavior but there again, even if not a great choice, not a large amount. I walk 30-60 min. every day (almost) and do weight training three days per week. I see I was talking about getting into the 100's back in the fall but am still not there...anyone have plateau breaker ideas?????????

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• jlball
• June 27, 201016 yr

Read more about Four weeks have flown by!

Four weeks have flown by!

Can't believe that it has almost been 4 weeks since my surgery. I lost a lot that first week and a half and then it all came to a screeching halt! I actually gained a few pounds which was really frustrating when I was eating so little. I quit weighing every day coz I was making myself crazy-darn hormones....low and behold I got on the scale today and had lost back those 3 plus an extra! Finally. Hopefully it will continue to drop off before another plateau comes along! Was hoping to be in

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• jlball
• October 25, 200916 yr

Read more about Full steam ahead!

Full steam ahead!

After months of anticipating insurance approval, it finally came!! Now it seems as if everything is fast and furious...saw the surgeon Friday, pre-op testing tomorrow, Nutritionist consultation next week and the 29th it will finally happen! I am required to drink protein shakes and clear liquids for the next two weeks to reduce the liver size...that's certainly do-able. Spent the weekend having some favorite foods that won't be possible for a while. I am excited, and trying to get my head aro

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• jlball
• September 13, 200916 yr