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I am really frustrated. I lost 9 lbs the week prior to surgery and 10 lbs the week after surgery, since then I have only lost 4 measly little pounds in three weeks. I have been "stuck" at the same weight now for about 9 days. I do not understand how I can still be on the very restricted diet , hungry all the time ( was told I would not feel hunger) and not lose a single pound. Any advice or suggestions, folks?

I have had a very difficult time with depression. I am three weeks post op. This experience has been much more emotionally trying than I ever expected and I am so weary of the liquid diet, I could just cry. I have lost 23 lbs but felt that it was a small "reward" for the sacrafice. I found two things very helpful (1) remind myself of the postive things that have happened. For example I am taking no medications. I was previously taking medications for high blood pressure,sleep aids and I was on insulin for diabetes. All those issue resolved within a week of surgery. And my energy level is better than it has been in years. (2) Get out of the house. Going back to work was a lifesaver for me.