Sherry73

218.5 this morning. Missed goal by .5 pound. Very pleased that I am finally out of the 220's. Bea thank you so much for doing the challenges, It keeps me on track.

Todays weight is 220.6.

224.3 for Monday weigh in.

I lost 36 pounds in the first 3 weeks, Then went into a stall for three weeks. It does slow down.

226.2 this morning.

we were told no Motrin. All I can take is Tylenol.

CW: 228.5 gained a little over the weekend

GW: 218

Congrats. Looks like you are doing great.

I felt the same way. Even though this was surgery number 6 for me I still had the fear of not waking up. It was over whelming. Even the morning of surgery laying in the hospital I wanted to back out because my fear was so great. Thank goodness my husband was there to talk me through it. It is the best thing I have ever done. You will see this too. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. You will do great.

congrats. You have done great.

I lost 36 pounds the first three weeks and then went into a three week stall. During that time I did not lose any weight. I am 3 1/2 months out now and down over 70 pounds in total. So yes what you are going through is normal. I started loosing again when I was able to get in more Water and Protein. I also was very frustrated and thought that the surgery was not going to work. I just got on here and read about other people and that the 3 week stall was very common. Some weeks I will loose 1 pound and then another week it could be up to 5 pounds. Hope this helps.

I had the very same issues the first month after surgery. I dropped 36 pounds in the first three weeks. Then went into a three week stall. I could not handle the soy Protein drinks either. Thank god I found the nectar Protein Drinks on diet direct. I mainly use the road side lemonade. I drink these while at work because a little afraid to eat. I never know how my body will handle the food. Now that I am 3 1/2 months out I can handle more dairy, just in small amounts. So things will get better. On the nectar shakes I mix one scoop with about 14 oz Water so they are not to sweet. https://www.dietdirect.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/114403/ here is a link to website if you want to check them out.

227.9 for last weigh in. Hope to do better next challenge.

I have a desk job. I was off three weeks. A friend had surgery one week before me and took four weeks off.

228.7

I'm in.

I have always gained three to five pounds when my period hits. This has stayed true since surgery. Once it is over I will loose the weight gained plus another pound or two. Hope this helps.

My doctor said no to corn. It is one food to stay away from.

It does sound like it could be a thyroid issue. I have had issues with that for over 14 years. Thyroids were removed about ten years ago and I continued to gain weight. I lost the majority of my weight so far on the pre-opt diet and the two weeks after surgery. At three weeks I went into a stall that lasted a month. I am loosing again but not fast. I am seeing a specialist to see if we can get the tsh counts in line and then the doctor believes that the weight will start coming off faster. Try to keep positive and you will overcome this current situation. I will keep you in my prayers.

229.8 today. Does not look like I will make my V-day goal.

232.9

After the first 3 or 4 days it became a lot easier for me. I increased Water and that helped a lot.

If you are on the liquid diet before surgery just go back to it. You will be fine. I also ate food that I should not have before surgery. I was upset with myself, but was able to return to liquid and not do it again. I would see a doctor if you think you have a sinus infection. Better to get it treated now.

^{I had surgery on a wed. morning and went home Thursday afternoon.}

236 today.