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Thanks for the encouragement Penpen. Your story most certainly gives me hope. 68 lbs in 3 months is ooutstanding. Congratulations and keep up the good work. I hope I will be able to say I have lost nearly that much in 3 months.

Thanks for the words of wisdom, Ouro! Shalon, I am rooting for you!! Just keep following the program and the scale will move eventually! Keep me posted and I am here if u need someone to talk to.

myfitnesspal.com is a very good site. It is popular. I've been using it for a little over a month. You can count your calories including protein, carbs, calories burned, etc.

@ Shalon - I am sure your body will adapt over time. When do you go see the doctor? @ Kala - You are doing great. I am happy to hear that your stall has eneded. Good job. I weghted myself this morning and I am down 3 lbs. That is the first time the scale moved in one week. I am pleased!!

Shalon...my VSG sibling! I am sorry to hear you are stuggling with your decision. Although, you may feel a little discouraged, do not let it get the best of you. I am sure that, with time and the proper eating, we will start loosing again. I really think my body is rebelling. I am eating the proper amount of foods. I am sure you are too. Our bodies are just in shock. I knew this may happen but it still feels a little disheartening. Don't give up! Just keep doing the right thing and the scale will eventually move. I don't plan on giving up. From what I have read on here, may people experience this, and some feel regretful, for a number of reasons, in the beginning. Then within a few months out, they are super happy with their decision and wouldn't change it for the world. I am hoping the same thing happens with me. Suez, thanks for the positive words and good luck. When did you have your surgery? LindaS, thanks for all the good tips. I def notice a difference in my clothes. I am fiting things I couldnt fit at all, a month ago. I noticed a change in pics too. I am proud of all of this. I just want to see this on the scale too. I haven't lost any inches this week tho. I plan to take a pic in the same clothes, on my one month surgery date. On thing I am sure I need to work on is my Fluid intake. I only drink five cups a day. I also need to get more Protein in.

This Monday will make 3 wks since my surgery. This past wk, the scale hasn't moved at all!!! I am worried. I went to my nutritionist this week and I only lost 2lbs in 9 days and about 10lbs since surgery. I lost about 12lbs on my own before surgery. In total, I'm down 22 lbs which is great but I expected to loose more after surgery, naturally!! I dont know what to do. Im getting under 800 calories in, about 50g of Protein, walking, and drink around 5 cups of Water a day. Im tryin my best to follow the rules. I'm not indulging in any bad foods, yet the scale isn't moving! The nutritionist told me not to worry and that I am doing well. Did my dreaded stall come early??? :-( Btw, the good news is, I lost a couple inches, my face is smaller, some of my old clothes fit again and some ppl have noticed the weight loss! Maybe I am too focused on the scale but I can't help it :-/

I hope everyone had a successful surgery. I am almost 3 wks out.

Great job, Jai!! Good luck, Mocha. Hope all is going well.

The two days after surgery are rough. I dealt with nausea and pain. I threw up twice the day after. Walking around after a few minutes made me fell sick. Yet, every day gets better. I had the surgery on a Monday and went home on Wed. My recovery is actually going well now. I was off of the pain meds by Friday. I am still on a clear liquid diet :-( I get in a minimum of 40 oz. or liquid in a day. I take a multi-vitamin (centrum chewable), Biotin, and allergy meds, for now. I have no trouble swollowing the pills. I am still working on getting my Liquid Protein in. I am not a big fan of the shakes. I will be starting the puree phase next week. I rarely feel hungry but I miss chewing food!! Surprisingly, I don't feel fatigued. I started work yesterday and I feel good. Right now, my pain is rare and minimal. I've lost 14 lbs since the day of surgery. Advise: Take one day at a time. Each day gets better. Follow your doctor's diet to a T. Weight yourself every morning. Sip, sip, and sip some more. Walk, walk and walk some more.

Good luck Mocha & Mesa! I am now 10 days post-op and I am feeling pretty good. Back to work already.

I totally understand!!! I am in the same boat so I don't have any tips. I went to see my doctor today and expected to progress to pureed food. That was not the case. It's going to be another week of Clear liquids. At least u get to have things other than clears. :-| We will get through it. 6 days to go!

Janet, I know how you feel. This was my first time in the hospital. Luckily, I was at a good facility. I had no complaints. My doctor was great too. This all helps. Just take one day at a time. It will get easier. I know you will do great. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. I truly appreciate it. whey bit of prayer and well wishes counts. I will pray for you as well. Please keep me posted. Good luck, Janet!

Hi Janet. My surgery was a success. The day after was rough. They did a xray and fortuntely, there were no leaks. Just swelling. Had some nausea throughout the day. Today is better. Each day gets better. I should be going home today. I'm drinking my liquids and I'm off the iv. I'm now taking the pain medicine orally. Good luck to you on Friday. You will do great. Please let me know if you have any questions.

DallasMom, how are u feeling? The day after surgery was rough for me but i'm feeling a little better today. Should be going home later today. I hope all is well with you.

It's official...I am sleeved!!! :-) my surgery was a success. I'm a little achy but it's gotten better. I have to get up and pee every one or two hours. When I get up, I feel nauseous. I'm hanging in there tho. Congrats, NewMe86. We did it.