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Fantastic! I hope I'm the same

So I'm going on a plane on Friday and didn't even consider if I couldn't! My question is ... Is it ok to start flying at 3 and a 1/2 months out from surgery? The reason I ask is when I had the lapband I struggled flying and couldn't eat for at least 5 days and could only intake liquid due to swelling. Anyone's experiences and thoughts are most welcome

That's awesome! You will have some hard days but its something that we all get used to.

Welcome to the other side!

To answer your questions.. When was your surgery? 3 and a half mo this ago. I log everything in MFP daily. I get in 80 grams or more of protein a day. Workouts consist of treadmill, bike, cross trainer and swimming x 4-5 times a week + on the weekend a 2 hour session. I also do toning sessions. My heart rate is normally up at 160-170 during cardio workouts. I don't measure myself but I don't feel different in my clothes.

Good point about the sleep! I think that definitely contributed to it.

I have been so patient and kept telling myself that i will lose weight and break this stall but honestly this is ridiculous. I am exercising, eating 800-1000 calories (as per dietician advice) and I drink 2 ltrs of water every day. I feel so disheartened about the whole thing. I thought I'd broken the stall but now I've actually put on weight. I really don't want to vent but I have no family to talk to about this and I don't really want to bother my friends about it as they just probably think all I do is talk about weight and the sleeve. I work extremely long hours so I can't join a group either but I want to know how to break this stall 6 weeks now

Hi pink drogoness! I'm in your boat too. I was sleeved may 7 and, like you have lost 35pound. I thought I was a slow loser but after talking to my dietician and surgeon they have both assured me I am on track. I think because you hear a lot of different reviews from people (mostly fantastic WL stories) on here the people who are on track or a little slower seem to hide in the wood work. Don't get discouraged and keep up the good work. I was worried too but had to retrain my brain!!

Everyone is different and lose at a different pace. Take comfort in knowing you will lose if you are doing everything right. I stall every 3 weeks for 3 weeks at a time and I know how you feel. But I do take comfort in knowing that at the end of each stall is a bigger loss! Good luck

Don't stress too much, I stall for 3 weeks every 3 weeks but at the end of it is always a loss. Good luck with the progress, I'm sure you'll do great!

Very sad news. To all of the pre sleevers, It goes to show its not a light decision to be made.

3 week stall just broke and I've dropped another 3kg. Wahoo! I don't mind a stall if I lose a kg for each week stalled!

I hated the lap band too. It did nothing but give me grief. My dr even admitted that there was a lap band band wagon and as it went past, he jumped on it! He said before I got the sleeve that if I was to walk in now and see him about WLS and not have had any pre surgery that he would have recommended the sleeve. Go the sleeve!

I feel like I'm slacking on my protein. I get in about 70g on average a day but I've noticed that the weight doesn't budge if u don't get all of your protein and water intake for the day and takes a while to kick start again. Die yo my long hrs at work i keep forgetting to Est and drink and I'm now in my 3rd week of stalling not happy.

I was sleeved nearly 3 months ago and suffered extreme nausea for the 1st 2 months, especially in the mornings. I am on nexium to help with the acid (which helps with the nausea in the mornings too). Dont get me wrong, i do still get nausea but mot as frequently. A lot of people mention this happening to them and mention taking meds for the acid reflux which helps with the nausea so it would be worthwhile having a chat to your dr.

Thanks maybaby

May 7 35 pounds (16kg). I seem to be loosing a lot slower than others on this thread.

I had my 3 month appt (2 weeks early) with my surgeon. He said I'm doing really well, happy with my loss and I'm textbook! And that was literally it! Whilst I'm happy with this it was such a waste of time so I know how you feel Misty! On a better note I got these really good exercises while waiting.

That's fantastic news misty. 83kg that's awesome! My 3 month is next week and I'm pretty much expecting the same thing from my surgeon too. So if you're a cynic so am I!