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Everything you're feeling is completely normal. The first couple of months pretty much suck. You just had major surgery, you're sore, tired, hungry, trying to figure out the whole eating thing mentally and socially. And yes, I think all of our expectations about surgery were pretty much wonky. We hear about these massive weight loss numbers, and for some reason think we are going to be at goal and living happily ever after in 6 months. That's far from realistic for most of us. The 3rd week stall is a completely normal thing that happens to 99% of WLS patients. And besides, weight loss isn't linear. If you look at it on a chart, it looks more like step on stairs than a straight line downward. We stall, go up, go down, and sometimes back up again. Then we have a whoosh, and boom...down 5 pounds. It's really strange! Take it from someone who is almost 4 years out...it gets better. Once you get into more normalcy and into a groove, you'll start feeling better about your new lifestyle. I feel completely normal other than I get full faster than other folks. And it's not even as fast as it used to be anymore, unfortunately. Don't stress, and just go with the flow. Take this time to learn all you can about health and nutrition in order to be as successful as possible losing--and more importantly---keeping the weight off. I won't even go into what a complete pain in the ass that is! Hang in there. I promise it will get better.

I too had a lingering cough from bronchitis for months. Eventually, We thought it was maybe reflux related, but turns out it was due to the blood pressure meds my Dr put me on. All of a sudden one day, I remembered her telling me that 10% of people develop a cough. Once I started another BP medication, the cough stopped. Are you on BP meds? Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

There is a tea called throat coat that may help. I use it for cough and sore throat too. It has an herb called slippery elm in it that coats and it tastes like licorice. Good luck with your surgery.

Very likely the right decision, Rainbow Gypsy. I am in Newcastle area too. My surgery is Thur Oct 12th. Good luck with your appt.

Yes! Thank you, I have to be there 6am tomorrow! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I am with you in heart and praying. I have friends on Grand Bahama Island, so I am furiously praying.

Had an NSV yesterday. I ran the best mile of my life. I was always very slow, still am, but much faster than I once was. I'm pretty proud of my 17 minute mile. Now to push to get down to 10 minutes.

Day 5: Well I was Mrs. cranky pants yesterday. Cravings hit me hard! Got my protein in but fell short on waree..unless tea can count towards it.. Took the day off today to run some errands and I have my medical clearance appt. I get my test results through my hospital online so I've seen my results and they're not bad. Lets see what my doc says. I got my spirometer? Breathing practice on the day of my labs but forgot to practice so I will start today. I found out about PB2 (peanut powder) and it is a game changer! My shakes are even more yummy. Here are my stats: 38 5ft 5 SW 286 CW 280. :-) GW ??? Whatever looks good on me. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

G'day from the east coast of Australia. I joined yesterday and have spent much of the last 16-17 hours familiarising myself with the site and its forums. Tomorrow my time, Monday 4th Sept at NOON, I meet with my surgeon to finalise my gastric sleeve surgery date. (It's Sunday 3rd Sept 2:30pm now, the afternoon of Fathers' Day here. Waiting with bated breath for this exciting 'path to the better future' for me. Regards, Rainbow_Warrior

Welcome! My suggestion is to read, read, read on this site--there's such an amazing amount of information and discussions of just about everything. Take a look at the before/after pictures (there are threads of them) for encouragement. And feel free to ask any question that occurs to you! Good luck.