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i was just beginning week 3 when i leveled out, it's frusterating when it's so early yet. I have decided not to weigh my self many times a week...just once..so then if it's even a pound or two...it will be encouraging =) i also love that graph...very motivating!

So i was sleeved on march 29th, I'm almost 4 weeks out, From what i've read on here it does seem many people have stalls...and everyone's body is different. I'm usually really good about getting to my 60g protein per day...water...not so good...some days i drink alot when i try, but if it's not my priority for the day...i end up behind. My new focus is going to be water now that i have protein down..has any of you seen stalls go away with upping your water intake? I've lost a little this week...I'm at 19 lbs lost, don't get me wrong i'm thrilled and people have definitely noticed, but i would like to see a little more. I haven't been workingout hard yet, i think i will hit the gym today too and see if that helps. My energy level just hasn't recovered since surgery yet, did any of you experience this? and if so how did you overcome this? I'm supposed to still be on puree food...but i'm honestly not....i stick with small bites...even meat and chew chew chew till i can basicially swish it in my mouth then swallow. I avoid breads and pasta's they don't feel good. No pain or anything...not sure if i will get scolded from my surgeon on monday or not, i just can't do that dang puree business anymore. Thanks in advance! and Happy early Easter!!

I had to share this for us newbie sleevers that are still not able to eat regular food. my husband smoked a center pork roast last night......i was drooling over it...he said i can puree it..it's really tender...so i thought what the heck...i'll try it....Can we say AMAZING.....he added a little bit of bbq sauce and beef broth...best meal i've had in a week....and from what i've read it has crazy amounts of protein...23-27 grams for 3 oz. yum yum yum....i'm a week out and some things are already getting sickening...so anything new and flavorful is a blessing!

I wish i could answer this for you, but i'm not quite 1 week out. From reading on here, i know getting your protein is super important and minimizing your carbs, is that something you are tracking as well? What about strength training? I know building muscle will increase metabolism and more muscle burns more calories. I was just reading a fitness article yesterday and it said that getting your whey protein after strength training is more important than people have previously thought because it increases the muscle by some crazy number. I understand the need for support as well....i have one friend that had bypass, she understands this journey, but the rest of my friends and family are kind of at a loss...Any thing i can do to help, i will...I"m sure other will offer their advice that have gone through this whole process. Good luck and take care...and btw..71 lbs isn't something to sneeze at...THAT IS AMAZING...i truly hope i can pull a number like that! Good Job on your losses so far!

yay!! doesn't it feel amazing....Tonight was the first time i was able to step on the scale and see a loss....7lbs...all this trauma is finally starting to feel worth it! Great Job and congrats to you!!!

Today is the first day i've gotten excited....it's been a rough recovery road so far. I was sleeved on tuesday 3/29/11...mentally it's been hard getting used to eating 4 tbsp for a meal...every bite and drink hurts...BUT...i weighed myself tonight...and i'm down 7 lbs....i couldn't be happier =) Finally i'm a LOSER...and hopefully i will continue to lose...i will sleep good tonight and my attitude towards all of this will be better! Thanks for all your support on here...you guys rock!

the day following my surgery they started my on puree and i have to continue on puree for 4-5 weeks post surgery. They recommended baby food and milk for protein as well as shakes. I was surprised that i got 9 grams of protein from just that little jar. I decided to try it today since i tried puree meats myself at home and cannot get the right consistency...i have 2 food processors and a blender but apparently i am a puree idiot =) Thanks for the lovely welcome, i'm loving this forum so far!! it is really a life change...today i've been really moody...for some reason i just want a darn cupcake with buttercream frosting..i never crave that...why i'm craving it today i have no idea...i've been a witch for the better part of the day and i'm ready to get back to my happy old self...=)

I checked in at 5:45 am on tuesday morning and was discharged Thursday at 1pm....when i had my appt with my surgeon preop, he said one day then he said wait..how many kids do you have...I replied..4....he said..hmmm 2 days...hahha...i think he just wanted me to get a head start with resting...i think one day is standard.

I see that you have a myfitnesspal ticker...do you use that to track your food every day too? I use it and love it....let me know your username if your on it and i'll friend you =) Thanks, Sally

does anyone know if they sell the unflavored protein powder at walmart or target? I think i'd rather just add it into a little bit of everything than having the shakes. any good brands you've tried and where you bough them?

i can't believe i'm writing this, but i must say the gerber ham with gravy mixed with the great value 4 cheese potatoes were pretty much amazing...i feel like i just ate thanksgiving dinner...this is the first meal i've actually felt satisfied with since surgery...i may have ate a tbsp too much though...probably could have done without that. The other thing i need to rave about that is helping me sooo much is the sugar free candies...i bought the lifesaver wild cherry hard candy sugar free....yep it's amazing..i also had gotten the sugar free jolly ranchers...again...yum yum yum. I did get out and go grocery shopping..and got my exercise in...i also cleaned my office so i don't feel so useless...i've just been going stir crazy..i'm one that is used to cleaning up all day after my 4 kids..sitting around is not my ball of wax...but i've hit my limit today..i'm officially sore =( little by little day by day. I"m so glad i have this forum....i have to admit..i feel really alone in this..but i know it will get better.

i was thinking i should wait till the end of the day for my protein shake and really push the water all day. I use skim with the protein...does that count toward the liquid intake?

really?? hey that's great to know too...i didn't realize that the protein shakes counted toward the water goal....that makes life a million times easier..!!! Is that what others have experienced too?? I'm going to try to stay of the oxicodone today too...it's makes me so loopy and almost sick now...i think i'd rather take the pain.

Well that's reassuring...i have been trying to get my Protein in...and coming close to my 60 grams a day. I will now try to push the water as i have been falling short on that. I am getting my Vitamins and my tums in and that enzyme pill and pepid twice a day. Does anyone get frusterated not being able to eat much? i find myself kind of angry when i'm eating. i guess it just takes time to connect the brain and stomach again. i'm going to try a walk around the block today and work my way up from there. I'm trying to get one 8 once glass of milk with one scoop of Protein powder in so far. I can already tell i'm going to get sick of that really fast! Thanks for all your support it's good to talk with other going through the same thing...others around here don't really understand the change and how hard it is. one final question...today i'm finally back to my weight on the day of the surgery..i gained like 13 pounds from Fluid...good gracious!!...did all of you experiance that as well?

so i was sleeved on tuesday 3/29, I'm on day 4 and even water causes pain as i swallow..only for a few moments..then it passes...same with food... is this normal?