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Friends, I am shattered. I entered into OT with a hope that I will lose quiet some weight with VSG. But 10 weeks out, I'm STALLED. I lost quite some weight in initial two weeks (26 lbs), but after that - it just seems to have all ended. Just 2 lb loss in the last two months (8 wks), and that too is supposedly the Water loss/gain as it keeps fluctuating!! Help me with ideas to move on from here!!! I'm feeling so frustrated that sometimes can't even sleep due to this stress. I have not been walking/exercising, but have started that too in a hope that it'd work some wonder, but have been useless as of now. My diet is fully regime driven, with no extra carbs or fats and I'm ensuring 70-80 gm Protein with high protein foods and isowhey shakes. Water too does not seem an issue as almost every time, the urine is colorless. Have I failed? Am I doing something wrong/less/more? Where's the catch? I'm sure some of the esteemed members and most veterans have been through this. I request ideas and solace to make the stall a thing of past. Please help me!!!

Hi Friends, First of all, thank you all. I have not been a member, but have been reading your contributions for motivation and for relieving my post op anxiety too. You guys are excellent!!! I had my surgery on 16th Apr 2011. This means I'm completing almost a week post op!!! So far, the journey has many ups and downs. Initial 2 days in hospital were horrible. I had severe post op anxiety and was questioning myself constantly if I had done the right thing or not. But as the surgical pain subsided, I have started adjusting to the situation. It would take time, of course!! I have been on liquids and shall continue to be on them for another two weeks. I had severe problem with burps. After every sip,. I had small burps, which if stuck, would make me feel as if I'm going through a heart attack. Discomfort was great. But I have now found a solution, which might be of great help for everyone on liquid diet stage. It is SPORTS BOTTLE!!!!! Drink from a sports bottle and you'll find it's not only easier to sip small, but also the discomfort from burps will disappear in a day of practicing!!! Shall be a regular here. See you soon. Cheers all!!!!