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This is just what I needed! I'm in!! SW 256 CW 211 Thanksgiving goal 199

I asked my surgeon about being a slow loser when I saw him 6 weeks post op. I had only lost 22lbs. He said not to worry about it and not to stress over it. He also said the majority of the time when you see huge losses in the beginning it has more to do with fluids than anything else. He said that it's not until about 3 months out that your Fluid retention and fluctuation really starts to level out but to be patient and stick with the plan! The scale will move, I promise!!!

I could have steel cut oats starting the 3rd week.

Yum, Bill Millers! what area of Texas are you from? I'm near Corpus Christi... Anywho, about a week after surgery I felt like you, just had the need to chew something. You have to remember to take it slow though and give your tummy time to heal. Start drinking your Protein shakes and getting your liquids in and you'll be eating "real food" before you know it! My craving was more for chewing than anything so I also started chewing sugar free gum again. It helped a lot. Good luck to you!!

Sleeved 7/22 HW: 277 Pre op diet: 256 Surgery day: 242 Current: 217

Love it! Sounds like we have very similar ideals towards our new life style. I'm 6.5 weeks out and only lost 20lbs but I'm working out and eating less (around 1000-1200 calories). Look forward to seeing your progress!

I the same way! When I weigh the same as or less than I did in the morning I'm always excited to weigh the following morning because I know for sure the scale will have dropped again

I'm feeling the same way. At 2 weeks out I hit a stall and had only lost 12 pounds when I went to the Dr. He said when he saw me at 6 weeks he wanted me to have lost between 25-30 pounds. Well, Monday I'll be 6 weeks and I've only lost 17 pounds. I'm drinking all my water, trying to get in all my protein, I've started using an elliptical (at this point I can only do 5 minute intervals but I'm on it for 15 minutes a day). I teach life skills for 3rd-5th grade so this last week I've also been on my feet and moving quite a bit. I'm feeling very discouraged and worried that I'm not going to be successful. Lately, I've been stalled out at 17pounds for almost 2 weeks now. :/

Texas, near Corpus Christi

July 22nd also. 17.5 since surgery 31 since pre-op.

My surgeon was the same. At 2.5 weeks out I'd only lost 12.5lbs. He said the next time he sees me I should be up to 25-30lbs lost. He said so, in a month you need to lose another 15 or so lbs. I felt discouraged. I'm following the nutrition plan and exercising, it's just coming off slow!!

I was cleared at my 2 week appointment. The glue and scabs were mostly off and I was left with pink little scars. He said the outside was sealed up tight so I was good for a bath or a pool.