Camella

I was sleeved July 1st - weird that we are both stuck at 21 lbs. I told myself yesterday that I wasn't going to weight myself until the weekend....of course that didn't happen and I weighed myself first thing this morning and still no movement!

I'm three weeks out and I have been in a stall now for 10 days. I know it's "normal" but it is frustrating. Of course I have convinced myself that I will never loose another pound and that I will be the only person ever sleeved who looses just 20 pounds. Someone gave me some good advice yesterday....stop weighting yourself for a couple of weeks.

Misty, Agile development sounds fun:) Being a BA myself, we are having a great "uh-hum" time transitioning to Agile requirement documentation and development. Enjoy your reading, what are you reading?
I tend to agree, Sue, you are onto something with the 3 week stall. I can barely think of anyone who hasnt had the 3 week stall
Carmella, stay strong it will pass soon, and you will be back on a loosing streak.
Lessismore...good luck, think I am a bit late but hope the surgery went well.
Lissa, day 1 and I am failing...last minute travel put a spanner in my works, seeing as I am on a 7 am flight and wont be on a flight home til 7pm, wont get the work out in today and am eatting on the run...eeeek

I have been thinking about this '3 week stall' - I think it is tied in with the bodies ability to only go with out food for 3 weeks! Maybe it is the bodies last ditch effort to hold on to that last bit of weight before you truly go into starvation mode - lets face it, the amount of calories we are consuming around this time truly is at starvation levels! Just one of my thoughts but hey, I am no doctor!

I'm three weeks out and I have been in a stall now for 10 days. I know it's "normal" but it is frustrating. Of course I have convinced myself that I will never loose another pound and that I will be the only person ever sleeved who looses just 20 pounds. Someone gave me some good advice yesterday....stop weighting yourself for a couple of weeks.

Abranewme , Camella and Disco you three ladies made me smile this Sunday evening . Camella I am evil when hungry as well. I can relate. Ladies marriage is a challenge . I love my husband deeply . I know he loves me. But he is just not able to put himself in my shoes . My prayer is that he will change once the weight starts to truly come off. The sentiment that means the most is that you all say I am not alone . Thank you

Hi Opal
My hubby was not really on board before my surgery, but he came to a couple of my appointments and suddenly started to "get" what a big deal it is. I'm sorry that you will have to do this alone! Just wait until the weight starts falling off and you look and feel great! I have a feeling he won't let you go to the gym without him!

Hi Opal
My hubby was not really on board before my surgery, but he came to a couple of my appointments and suddenly started to "get" what a big deal it is. I'm sorry that you will have to do this alone! Just wait until the weight starts falling off and you look and feel great! I have a feeling he won't let you go to the gym without him!

My girls have always been on the small side. But over the past several years, I became proud as they seemed to have grown as I gained weight. Oh, well. It was fun while it lasted. Now back to an A cup. Any smaller I'll be in a training bra. Lol....

I think that a good rule of thumb in the very early stages is to to measure out 1/4 cup at meal time
The difference between 1/4 and 1/3 is enough to have painful consequences.

Yes, info sent. I have too much information to provide on a forum. I have created two great documents that I have no problems sharing. I've complied great suggestions from multiple sleevers and put it together. I have three different versions of something similar to what Laura shared...but in more detail. More specific on what types of food; how much, how to weigh, what type of equipment you will need to assist...etc. 6 videos on common questions/concerns, 2012 research on all weight loss surgeries, etc. If someone wants this information, please PM me and I'll provide you my email address, so I can send it to you, if not, no big deal. Have a great weekend.

Good point Laura (unfortunately too late - I trust Angel that you have good intentions ) Thanks for posting that link. It's very helpful! It's nice to have an outline of what a normal day might look like.

Thanks AngelNP I would really appreciate that. My surgeon didn't give me very clear directions so I always feel like I don't have a clue what I am doing.

Thanks Arts - I'm guessing that I might be overdoing it. It seems like I feel nothing and then a very sharp pain in my sternum. It really is hard to shake that need to 'finish a meal'. I think I need to pay closer attention.

Thanks so much for sharing that Grace! It was so nicely written and I can completely relate. I "march to the beat of my own drum", however I'm also a huge people pleaser so I understand how many small compromises can steer you in a totally different direction. I'm only recently sleeved, but look forward to discovering what is under all this weight. Congratulations!

I was taught to clean your plate always. As an adult that is still engraved in my brain. I think I'm starting to etch it out, but to make life simple I eat on a saucer. That way when I put food on it, it is a very small amount. Makes the battle in my mind easier to win. Good luck!

I can send you the sleeve bible(s). They have incredible information. If you are interested, you will need to PM me with your email address, and I will be happy to send the information to you.

Our waitress gave me a few dirty looks (No drink? Extra plate? No salad?) lol. It was kind of funny. But I think when she saw me eating my little baby bites and chewing so carefully, I think she figured out what was going on.... Or maybe she just settled on me being a nutcase!

5:2 diet - http://www.businessinsider.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-the-52-diet-2013-6

thanks so much ladies! I appreciate the information and Lissa I will take your advice and stay off the scales for a little while. Thank you for the encouragement

I'm the same, apparently it's quite normal post op - if you do a search under white tongue you will find a lot of people mentioning it. Mine was terrible the first week, but I've been brushing my tongue and now almost three weeks out it's 75% better. It will eventually go away.

That's ok.! If he helped u clean it.! He's a keeper..hahaha but, I know the embarrassment feeling