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I was taught that a weight loss stall is three weeks without changes to scale weight or size. I am just at week 4, and have lost about 12 or 13 pounds since surgery. So by the definition that I am using, no I haven't had any stalls. I have had days I did not lose anything on the scale and days that the scale bounced upward instead of down. And then I have stretches where the scale shows a pound down every day. Pre-Surgery or post surgery, weight loss before and during the week of my period is impossible. It just does not happen. I think something that helps me stay sane is that I believe weight loss is not linear. On a given day you can eat exactly the right amount of calories to lose, drink all your water, and exercise, but the scale the next morning may not give you a loss. But if you stay the course over time, you absolutely will lose weight/fat/mass. Lucky you for that exercise clearance! I am looking forward to working out, especially almost 40 lbs lighter than I was when I started the pre-op diet.

The first and last love is to love yourself! Never in a million years did I ever picture myself wearing such dress. I loved it and how I felt in it. Amazing feeling to experience. When your confident in each step, it shows and it attracts so many good things. One of the most memorable days of my life [emoji813]️

Pre-op diet was harder for me than the surgery and recovery. Take it a day at a time, folks. After surgery, there's still a couple of weeks before you're back on real food....but it's better somehow...cause you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Wish I could say something inspiring and perky here....but I remember it as just plain miserable. On the plus side....surgery was a lot easier than I expected. Wishing you all luck.

My surgery coordinator called me a few minutes ago and the had a cancellation so they moved me to NEXT MONDAY!!! 01/08/18!!!! I don’t have my vitamins and today I was supposed to start my low carbs today and liquid was next Thursday...now what????? Instagram: itsgretchen

Thanks - I was sleeved on 12/18, so we're kinda surgery buddies I guess. You're absolutely right - maybe three of those filets would have been enough, even with the band... As for baby food turkey - how is it? I did pureed beans and mashed up avocado for pureed - stayed away from meats. Also, what's it like being the sausage king of Chicago?

I wish I had friends like that. I am almost 2 years post op and even though I am not one for pasta my downfall is sweets. Wish someone would have sprinkled salt all over the first sweet I had put on my plate. Have a Great 2018

I'm 4 months post op so I can't really comment about long term hunger. At this point I rarely hungry. I can say that I can now go out with friends for a meal and not worry about it. I usually order an entree and that is the perfect size for me. I can eat anything I like, no food causes me any problems. I am confident getting my sleeve is the best decision I've ever made. This is a big decision and good luck on what ever you decide.

You're killin' it!! Great job - VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 259 GW = 220 (6'5")

Dear Lord - I love those Torani flavors and they ship fast. I use them for so many things. I make an iced coffee frappucino some mornings with cold brew coffee, sugar free chocolate and caramel syrups, a scoop of protein powder and ice. There you have it - 26 grams of protein and about 110 calories. I use them in my shakes, in coffee drinks, everything. Think about coconut milk - I prefer the taste to that of almond or soy and it's 45 calories in a cup. I drink my coffee black for the most part. Good luck finding a combo that works right for your tastebuds!