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This started happening to me at about 3 months out. Same thing... lose 2 pounds....stall 3 to 6 weeks (sometimes I even GAIN in between). I thought it was just happening to me. But I guess slow and steady is better than nada!

Thanks for the suggestions. I do not EVER drink tap Water...it is just plain DISGUSTING to me. Tastes like what I would imagine lake water to taste like LOL! Anyway, I only drink bottled water. The water filtration system, diet green tea and juicing all sound good. I just wish there was a way I could get plain water down without getting so sick to my stomach. It seems so much better for my weight loss.... Prior to sugery I could go WEEKS without drinking water.... oh well...heavy sigh....

I was never a big beverage drinker but especially not Water. I would sip tea with meals but RARELY finished an entire glass or can of ANY beverage. This has been an extreme struggle since surgery. Especially since I have never liked water, it actually makes me nauseous when I drink it but I have been forcing it down since surgery. I drink on average a total of approx 60oz to 70oz of liquids (mios, crystal light) with 34oz to 50oz being plain water. But the plain water is really starting to make me sick to my stomach. Adding lemon or any other flavor does not help. I've tried it all. I have even started to notice the mios and crystal sometimes make me feel bloated and cramp my stomach. My dilemna is I notice the days where my liquid intake is mostly all water, I tend to lose more. I DREAD even seeing a water bottle or anything that remotely resembles plain water. Not sure what to do...any suggestions?

Thanks for all the suggestions. Gonna try yoga and the WII fit and see if that will help break up the monotony!

Not quite ready for the gym... I have been walking, exercising in the pool and using my treadmill but now I am looking for something else. I am BORED! What low -med intensity videos do you use?

It's been a while... I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago and have not had PMS symptoms in nearly a year. But just this week my breasts have been so tender...even THINKING about them hurts! I am also bloated, retaining Water and have back pain. Sound familiar ladies? Anyway, I wondered if the surgery may have somehow triggered these symptoms to return?

Even with just a 45 lb loss, people thatI really had no interests in, are now going out of their way to interact with me. I have always been a confident, strong-minded (and strong-willed..LOL!) person and that has not changed. I did not have issues wih self esteem. Prior to surgery, people have told me that I "command attention when I walk into a room." I am still the same person... The only thing that has changed is my looks. Post surgery I am a bit more self-conscious because I feel like I am on stage with all of the attention and because I feel like I am in the ugly duckling stage. My "curves" have all shifted and I don't have the same shape as before. Still trying to adjust to my new body. Anyway... People are shallow. Bottom line.

Yum! Sounds delicious! Thank you for the recipe. I am going to try it tomorrow....

I have had the total opposite happen to me. I was not a sweets person AT ALL prior to surgery. Now I CRAVE sweets! They seem to be the only thing that I can tolerate. I hope it passes....

You are my inspiration! Great job ...you look amazing!

6 weeks post op now - I had what is called a HIDA scan that tests the function of my gallbladder and it showed that my gallbladder is functioning fine. Completely normal. However, the discomfort is still there. Since the HIDA scan / Ultrasound have come out normal. The Doctor has ruled out my gallbladder and thinks the pain may be be Fluid that has collected in that area and needs to just slowly seep away.... I am not sure what to do from here except for take the pain and wait. I can't even really call it pain anymore, it is more of discomfort..... The pain is nothing like the day I went to the ER. Hope this helps...

Congrats Cherry! Your surgery was one day after mine....can't wait to be where you are!