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Why don't you go back to your meals one month post op, just to get yourself stabilized again? I found that very helpful whenever I reached a plateau. But I'd say you should get a small fill again, and just be very careful with what you eat - eliminating whatever is causing the reflux...? Wishing you all the best!

Why do you feel lost? Has anything specific happened?

I'm also losing massive amounts of hair. Wish the weight would come off as fast! Luckily I had very thick hair to begin with. I do believe that it will grow back again once all the weight has come off...?

Why don't you join My Fitness Pal.com - it's fun and informative and it keeps you on track! Just put the three weeks behind you and get right back on the 'band wagon'...

I'm happy to report that this past weekend, I did go (slightly) over 1200 cals and lo and behold...! This morning at my weekly weigh-in, I'm ONE kg down!!! YAY!!!

Can somebody please give me some advice? I log onto MyFitnessPal every day to record my intake calories. Every day I'm below 1200 cals and every day I get the message that I'm in danger of putting my body into 'starvation mode' and will therefore NOT lose weight... Well blow me! I haven't lost a single ounce in three weeks and I'm about ready to explode of frustration! Should I eat more? Please help?

Still on the same plateau - will I ever break through?!?! Starting to wonder if the scale isn't stuck.... Banded on 23/10. If I eat any less, I might as well stop eating all together! I'm on MyFittnessPal.com and I log in religiously every day. I'm below 1200 calories every day. I'm still on mushies and I drink at least 3litres Water every day. I haven't been back to the gym, as per dr's orders, but I walk to and from school every day, at a fast, brisk pace (20mins). I do not take the lift, but climb stairs wherever I go. Still, no change in the scale... What am I doing wrong??? Please HELP!

Tell me about it! Thank God for the band, else I would've given up round about now...!

Just can't seem to break through this DAMN plateau...! Tried everything; excessive water, carb rotating, fasting, 'binging', exercise, rest, praying....

Fabulous! Way to go girlfriend!

LoL! Good for you! Certain veggies also do... not a lot, mind, but they do. Google 'Protein rich foods' and you'll get a very comprehensive list.

You have to drink a LOT of water! Remember, urinating is one of only three ways your body can expell the fat... So the more you drink water, the quicker the scale will start moving! All the best!

It's going to be a HELLISHLY difficult day for you, and you'll feel tired, sore, dizzy and generally sorry for yourself, but it is possible.... I wish you all the best!

Gee Jlynn217, you are going like a Boeing! Well done girlfriend, keep it up!!! My surgery was two and a half weeks ago, and I have lost only 20 lbs! What's your secret?

Why have I not lost ANYTHING in the past three days? Two weeks post surgery, the weight has been dropping consistently, until three days ago... No change in calorie intake, still below goal every day; moderate exercise, walking and climbing stairs. What am I doing wrong???

I'm a high school teacher with my office on the fourth floor. Average 7 out of 9 lessons a day - 45mins each. I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was back at school the following Tuesday. That first day was HELL! Tired, sore, weak, dizzy, name it...! That evening I fell into bed and slept for 12 hours straight. The following day I took a multi-Vitamin (Supradyn) and it went much better. I haven't taken any more time off school. No-one at school knows about my surgery. I still take the multi-vitamin religiously every day! I wish you all the best!

I mix my Protein powder with a glass of 100% skim milk and a banana, all mixed in my food processor - its a lovely, healthy shake! I have it every morning for Breakfast. Small sips... I also mix the protein powder with yoghurt and a tiny teaspoon of honey - tastes great! Remember, you are healing in the first month, not dieting!

I'm not Turkish, but I live and work in Turkey. And yes, I'm single. Social life here...? NON-EXISTENT! The culture simply don't allow it here, so, to all you single ladies enjoying a social life and even... (gasp!)... dating! :wub: Enjoy! ENJOY!

I actually told my boss today, and he was ok with it, quite supportive, in fact. So glad I don't have to lie about it to him anymore - I still hate lying to other people if they ask 'uncomfortable' questions though...! "What operation did you have done...?" "Did they have to remove something...?" "Were you away on holiday...?" "Why don't you want any biscuits/cake/soda/whatever...? "You're not having any coffee!? Are you sick...?" "Why don't you come to the gym anymore...?" One by one, I'll start telling the people closest to me, if I feel comfortable about it. But that's still a BIG "if"....

Thanks so much guys! I'm so glad I belong to this forum, seeing that I've opted to keep my banding a secret, I've no-one else to talk to, and here I have a wonderful group of friends that understand where I'm coming from and what I'm going through - hugs to you all! I really do feel much better today, and I've lost another kilo, so I'm smiling all the way!

Thank you so much Lee! What on earth is gas-x? :-)

Today, 30/10, was my first day back at work (high school teacher). I had my op exactly a week ago. I've lost 11 pounds so far, but am not actively dieting, just 'healing'. Still got quite a bit of gas pain in my left shoulder and the port is quite sore today. But I am DEAD tired! I knew I'd be tired, but this is something else! I feel like I have lead in my shoes, dragging myself from one class to the next and I cant wait for the end of the day (16:45). Climbing the stairs to my office (on the 4th floor) is killing me! Please tell me this will get better soon...?

LoL! I'll just have to say the damn ol' thing has prolapsed AGAIN! (... sigh and roll the eyes!)