ATLGirl

Glad to see I'm not alone... 5 months out and I have been up and down the last 3 pounds for at least 2 weeks. In the 220s for a months. :-(

Thanks Tiff. I really respect your POV. I just feel like I need to do something to shake my body up. I want to get to at least 170 before my body even thinks about leveling out. I don't know what to do really. I still feel the restriction and eat soooo much Protein. I don't know.

Of course I know I got the sleeve for long lasting results and I am happy with my weightloss (most days) so far. But a few of my family members and friends are on the HCG diet and doing well. Like really well. I have been researching it for the past week. I watched the Dr. Oz and The doctors episode about what HCG is, does, and doesn't do. For the last month I have stalled out though I am doing a lot to break it. I went back to the basics for a week (100grs of Protein, 20 carbs), I have shaken it up (upcoming calories to 1200 while on Zumba), and mroe. So I looking for something to kick my body back into fat burning mode. I figured, doing this for a month might do so.

Again, I know why I invested and went through the procedure to have the sleeve. I know all about the money I took from my savings, the money going to Mexico, the prayers, and the 61 pounds lost so far. I really don't need to hear "I lost 150 pounds in 6 months with my sleeve only" leave the diets out. I would like to hear from those struggling, like me, and have tried some form of dieting (perferable HCG) and it reved back up their weightloss.

Thanks. :-)

Nikki, do you knw there is a Sleeve Plication forum also. There is a huge difference in the sleeve plication and the traditional sleeve. The weighloss and challenges are not the same. I too considered the plication first, but opted for the sleeve (love my sleeve). You are welcome in the space (of course) but I wanted you to be aware of the other site.

Its normal and you will goo through it alot. I lost 8 pounds last week up 2 pounds this morning. Then down 2 this afternoon. Its all a part of the process.

Increase you calories and up your potein. Stalls are normal and you have to change things up.

Its jealously... simple... keep going! You are doing great!

Congrats!

Monday isn't far away

I am in Atlanta

I love the banana

SW 231...... CW 220...... Goal 200..... Lbs to Goal.... 20

My goal date is actually July 17. I started late and this is my hubby's birthday. I already brough my little black dress and cop hat. Hope I can still be in this challenge.

First hugs to you. I know it may hurt to lose someone close to you, but truth be told she doesn't seem like she was a best friend anyway. My friends have been very supportive. They didn;t agree with my decision at first, esp Mexico, but they understand that I had my reasons. Now they are stoked to think about us shopping together and how happy I am. Time heals all wounds. This too will past. Hope you feel better.

Keep up the great work. But don't get discouraged if the scale up or you stall. Not trying to take you off your high, but just want you to know that it will keep coming off. Congrats

As much as I want to go shopping to by new clothes, I want to just hold out. So hunny shop for the both of s. I was a size 24 and though they droop and sag I really want to hold out on buying clothes until I reach wonder land. 20 more pounds to go then I'm there. I just see me balling out in Ross big time. Have fun!

Don't jump the gun and give in to temptation. Remember your little new tummy has to heal and you will need time. chicken broth may fix your craving. Take sips and know it gets better.

Congrats. Remember you will feel crappy but it will past. If you prepare for the worst, the bad won't bother you as much. See you on the losers bench

Welcome. Can't wait to have you on the losers bench!

I waited a week. And I now weeigh myself on Weds and Saturday mid mornings only.

It all gets easier and better with time

Thanks

Welcome to the slleve family

Great job

It passes. And sme days you still feel like food taste blah. I think it apart of the process. But I am sure it too will past.

Great encoruagement from a vet