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As repetitive and annoying as it may be to read the same question over and over again I must admit that it was that dreaded 3 week stall that made me seek out more information and brought me onto this site. While my Dr did tell me that stalls were inevitable I did not expect it to happen so soon and all the while my calorie intake was 250-350 daily.

I subconsciously believed that my body was somehow broken to begin with as I have never responded well to changes in diet and increases in exercise. I was terrified that I would be the one and only person that would go through this surgery and STILL not lose weight and regain mobility. I can not tell you what a source of comfort it was for me at the time to see so many people posing the exact questions that were plaguing me. And even more comforting were the responses from the Veterans telling us newbies "hey' date=' I have been there, it can last a few weeks, but trust me it will get better." ... and it has [/quote']

Thank you...I'm a newbie and you are exactly right.

Congrats on your loss. Our stats are similar.

My heaviest weight was 242

Surgery weight 229

Current Weight 212

Surgery date was 6/10

How are you doing now?

DC (Mount Vernon)

Your body is adjusting and needs time heal. The best thing you can do for yourself is to put the scale away and focus on getting in your Protein. Your weight is going to fluctuate as you lose/retain water' date=' put on muscle from exercise etc. Stepping on the scale everyday does more harm than good. Hang in there and trust that if you make smart choices regarding food, Protein and exercise, the weight will come off. You can do it! [/quote']

Thank you.

You look FABULOUS!

I was ready for the 3 week stall...but I won't be 3 weeks until the 8th and I have not seen the scale move in 10days!! my cycle is almost over but good lord no change in 10 of my 18days!?!? How do I break the stall? I even mowed my 1 acre lot yesterday and bam nothing still!!

This is giving me second thoughts about the whole thing if nothing else!

I had a 15lb limit....it'll be over before you know it & you'll be able to pick up your baby again.

I can eat my 3oz in 10min...but the 4th oz takes about the next 20min. I'm just trying to figure my body out still. :/

When I hit size 20 and 250lbs I WAS DONE!! That was 2007.....now I'm 2 weeks post-op and 221. I'll never even see 225 again!! I can't wait to never see 200 again!!

Thanks!

I don't have anyone here that's had WLS and been successful with it! That's why I come here and not to the local ladies who aren't using the tools they have.

The straw thing is hard...I don't know about the SF thing...I think some have dumping?

I'm sorry...could it be your gallbladder?

2 weeks post op and scale hasnt moved in a week. How do I get it to move? I went from 232 to 221....this week nothing! I'm pretty active and am wearing smaller clothes, but how to drop the lbs on the scale??? I know I'm new to this and I'm sure this isn't the first post like this....but please, if you have an idea...I'll take it! (I'm on day 5 of my cycle if that matters)

My Protein goal is 90-but I'm doing good to get 1/2 of that. I'm drinking Water but what's enough?

HW 254

SW 232

Today 221

5'10"

Goal...170-160

Well I'm 30 started at 254 and I'm 5'10. I had it on 6/24. And I go back to work tomorrow. I lost 16lbs this week but I've seen everyone is wry different.

Are stats are close.

HW 254

SW 234

Today 221

GW 170

5'10"

31yrs

I'm apple shaped.

Surgery was June 3...so still an apple here. Anxious to see the other replies to your post.

I'm with ya! Sleeved 6-17...can't wait to change this shape!

5:2??? Sorry what's this?

Mine has been slow going the last 6 days... :/ I'm glad others have been there!

I started my journey with 11.5 BMI points to lose...today I need to lose 7! Surgery was 6-17. feeling Happy!

I wore a dress 2 weeks ago size 20w today I wore a loose 18w! (Both from the local Talbots outlet) I can't wait to take the tags off of my 16w!

Woohoo!!!! I'm waiting for one chin...someday, maybe someday!

My swimsuit is too big. I guess that's one item besides undergarments that'll be replaced regularly. Thank goodness I yoyo dieted for years and have clothes from a 20w to a 16.

I was sleeved 6-17.....weight was 234.8 down to 222.4....3 days NO LOSS!! I'm hoping my soon to come cycle has something to do with it! I'm going crazy! I'm not getting enough Protein but I'm trying. H2O is not an issue. I'm getting the Water in!

I had surgery 6/17 as well....had sex 5 days post-op. all is well.

Sleeved on 9/11/12

Starting weight: 294

Current weight: 191

Fantastic! You look great. Keep rock'n it!!!

Can I ask...how tall are you?

Here's what you do... You take your scale' date=' and you hide it deep within a closet for 10 days (atleast).

It's Water weight girl...not fat. It will flush out just like it always does. Just don't go bazerk on chocolate and ice cream and you will be just fine. Why would your body's fluctuations with weight change just because you got sleeved? But again...it's Water weight and absolutely normal. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thank you...I guess I just needed to hear it from someone else. I go in to be weighed and get my staples out tomorrow. I need this to work. It HAS to work! Not only for myself.....but also for my father! If I can work my sleeve right and keep my head in the game, my dad will also have the surgery! So whatever it takes I HAVE TO ROCK THIS SLEEVE!