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Hello anyone,, had the sleeve on feb 1,2013.... today is feb 21,2013....only lost 3lbs... I need HELP...!!!!

I would double check the protein label on the Sunkist Protein. I do not believe that it is whey Protein which is what we need.
I do love my Syntrax though!!!

I agree with Dooter--it will happen. Stalls suck, but they're temporary IF you stick with your program. If you can't do the Protein Shakes, make your own from "real food" items--use Greek yogurt, milk of some sort, flavorings, and ice cubes. I added nonfat milk powder to mine to up the Protein, but you could also add Egg Beaters (they're pasteurized) to up the protein--you can flavor to your heart's content with sugar-free syrups, cocoa powder, instant coffee, sugar-free pudding mix, sugar-free Jello, whatever floats your boat... and you can get it all at a regular grocery store. Be sure you're getting enough fluids--dehydration will stall you out super fast. Hang in there!!

Any suggestions on the best, most effective skin firming techniques, creams, etc...?

Alright my fellow February sleevers! There does not seem to be too many of us currently, but I know more will come along! Please join the February 2013 Sleevers group so that we can keep up with each other!!!
Happy Holidays,
-Liz

Hi all! My surgery is on 2/12. I am also in Texas!

I am February 12th too! I think I joined the group, but haven't seen any other posts since. I would love to have a group to keep in touch with throughout this process.

You actually lose the most in the first 6 months, not the first three. You need to refocus yourself on why you got this surgery in the first place. I have eaten a basically low carb high Protein diet and am 3.8 pounds from my goal weight. If you eat too much processed carbs, it is true you will crave more and eat more, some are slider foods. Stay away from any kind of cracker unless it is one made of only grain(ryvita). Get the unwanted food out of your house, tell husband, friends, co-workers that you don't eat/want certain foods. Don't buy these foods for your family; they don't need them either. Take control and put yourself first.
On a side note at work on Valentine's Day we had a potluck dinner; I brought my own because I had no idea if there would be anything there for me to eat, glad that I did.
You want to lose as much as you can in the first six months don't waste this time.

Hi i am the same way i lost 25 lbs and now ive stalled im a month out already march2 will be the second month

February 6th was my two month postop. I'm eating terribly although I can't eat much I still eat what I want... I dont know how to fix this....is anyone else having or have had this problem? Ive stopped losing and dont want to fail. I am prolly being hard pn myself but I still know I could do better. I also know u lose the most during your first three months and im coming up on three months March 6th HELLLP