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Thank you to all! What great advice. I have lost 75lbs so far and have 30lbs to go. I haven't been measuring inches and will get right on that. Anyone tried weight watchers post op?

At about 6 months I hit a stall. I haven't lost weight in 4 weeks. I am starting to get frustrated and concerned. Up until this point I have consistantly been losing weight each week. Anyone else experience this situation? I have considered hiring a dietician, personal trainer, therapist and/or going back to Weight Watchers. I do have a limited funds and can't do them all. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

I hit 6 months and just stopped losing weight. I haven't lost in 4 weeks and am starting to become frustrated and concerned. Anyone else experience this? How do you move past it? I have considered hiring a dietician, personal trainer, therapist and even going back to Weight Watchers (but do have a limited budget) Help please!

Congratulations! What an inspiring article! Thank you for being willing to share your story with so many people.

I am 6 months out and all I can think about is food. I can't wait to eat and am always thinking about what I get to eat next. It is driving me nuts. I am having a lot of the binge feelings coming back and they are so powerful. How do I keep this head hunger in check. Is it possible to be having cravings this soon after surgey? Any support would be appreciated!

I am so thankful I get to take Actigall. Before my sleeve surgery I was having a great deal of pain from my galbladder. In fact my doctor was going to take my galbladder out at the same time he did the sleeve, but my liver was too enlarged to remove it safely. I have been on Actigall for 6 months and haven't had galbladder pain for at least 4 months. Actigall not only prevents future stones from forming but also helps to break up any old stones you may have. The rapid weight loss from our surgeries can cause the formation of stones. And personally I don't want to have any more pain or problems associated with my galbladder.

Thanks to all! I am interested in the Sac or San Fran area only. I'll have to do some shopping around. Lil Miss Diva you look great!

Yay for you! Thanks for sharing!

I can totally relate. There are moments like Thanksgiving where I miss my old friend food too. I missed being able to have a full plate of food and enjoy it. I had to pick two of my favorite things to eat and then try the rest of the food at another meal. Not being able to eat like we used to is a mental adjustment. I just wonder if the day will ever come that I don't miss food so much?

It is always discouraging to have a set back. Take comfort in the fact that you know the reason for it. Good luck to you and hang in there!

way to regain control of the situation. it is important to recognize our triggers. and those jeans were a trigger. but you stayed rational and remembered you just fit into a 22. so many different brands have different sizes. sometimes it is easy to just go back to the habit of eating. and whether we like it or not our sleeve is enforced behavior modification. thank goodness for our safety net!

I'm 4 months post op and still have to be really careful with my pills. It is important to take only 1 or 2 pills at a time and also to space the next set of pills 30-45 minutes apart. If I take too many pills or take them too close together I get violent heartburn, then I salivate, then I start to dry heave and have foamies (i never fully throw up) then I have to go diarrhea. It is quite the episode. But I have the quanitity and timing of pills finally all figured out... for the most part Also, I take an XR at night with no trouble. Make sure you have a little something in your tummy. But I don't advise trying to take pills right after you eat, it is hard to get them down and can hurt. And yes it does seem easier to do everything at night. When I asked my dr about my pill problem he said it was because I was overwhelming my stomach. Try to figure out a couple pill plans and don't give up! Hope some of this helps. Email me if you need more!

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Have someone get you some Gatorade and just start sipping. Super important to try and stay hydrated. Just keep hanging in there. Let us know what happens with the doctor.

Hi, my name is Ava. I am 4.5 months post-op and could use some support from someone who has been there. I am 30 and would prefer someone around that age. I would also prefer a female. I look forward to having a mentor and for now am interested in email only. Thanks!

wonderful advice. i have many new things to try! thanks to all!