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I am trying to not get discouraged.

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NewMechelle

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:confused3: I was banded on June 28th. I came out of the gate running. I lost ten pounds pre-op and then lost twenty more the following two weeks afte surgery. I was so happy and excited. I have done everything the doc said and went one week, then two, then three with no weight loss. I told myself not to panic that everything would be okay once I started getting my fills. I got my first one five days ago. Guess what? I have not lost even a half a pound. I am on liquids starving and thinking hello, how can I not be losing weight? I am not eating anything. I am behaving and everything. I know I cant wake up one morning and drop 100 pounds from the day before. I am more realistic than that. I just dont understand why that stupid scale is not budging and why I am not losing. Any body got any suggestions? I just dont know what to do. I am trying to stay positive but when you are this hungry, not losing a thing it is really tough. I miss the food but if the weight starts falling off (even slowly) I can hang on and do this, if it doesnt I dont know how long I can remain determined and commited.God bless.

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:) I was banded on June 28th. I came out of the gate running. I lost ten pounds pre-op and then lost twenty more the following two weeks afte surgery. I was so happy and excited. I have done everything the doc said and went one week, then two, then three with no weight loss. I told myself not to panic that everything would be okay once I started getting my fills. I got my first one five days ago. Guess what? I have not lost even a half a pound. I am on liquids starving and thinking hello, how can I not be losing weight? I am not eating anything. I am behaving and everything. I know I cant wake up one morning and drop 100 pounds from the day before. I am more realistic than that. I just dont understand why that stupid scale is not budging and why I am not losing. Any body got any suggestions? I just dont know what to do. I am trying to stay positive but when you are this hungry, not losing a thing it is really tough. I miss the food but if the weight starts falling off (even slowly) I can hang on and do this, if it doesnt I dont know how long I can remain determined and commited.God bless.

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Hi, mechelle

what are you eating, and are you getting any exercise and drinking enough water. You shouldn't be feeling hungry. I kept plenty of crystal light during my liquid stage, also try south beach living protein water... it tastse great and it keeps the hunger pains at bay

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The only thing that helped me with the hunger during liquids was when I started on my own to add more liquid protein. I think 20 pounds is awesome...I'm only down about that in over 2 months! Make sure you're getting at least 1000-1200 cals/day as your weight loss will stop if it's lower (starvation mode). -BG

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To answer both of you ladies, yes I am drinking plenty of water but no I have not been drinking my protien. that is what my nurse said yesterday, protien is so important for energy levels as well as boosting matabilism (spelled wrong i am sure). I have tried to start excercise some but very little, i am just worn outI might try the south beach stuff. thanks. I am just so frustrated with 25 flipping days of no loss and not eating anything i am not supposed to you know? This is an awesome place to get help and encouragement, thanks for helping a sister out and God Bless you both.

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