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Hang in there. Keep that measurement tape around. I found that I would lose inches and pounds some weeks. Other weeks I would lose one or the other but not both. The scale isn't the only way to measure success. Stalls happen all of the time. Just keep hammering away, and you will break out.

Sorry, I don't have any advice for you other than to hang on and it will happen. I've read tons of posts on here where people have gotten into a stall and then all of a sudden it stops and the lbs start to come off. I've also read where our bodies go into starvation mode and try to hold on to what they have because we are no longer feeding them as we were. The body is a strange creature. I am also in a stall even though I am pre-op. I have been on a 1200 cal. diet since 10/2. In Oct. I lost 16 lbs. As of today, 11/25, I have lost 18 lbs. I have stalled terribly this month alone. Have not lost a pound since 11/3. But, I just keep plugging along and stay on my diet every day. And exercise...have to exercise... I know this doesn't solve your problem but stick with it. I'm sure you will be oh so happy soon when the lbs start to go! Good luck!

It is 100% absolutely and completely normal. If you look at the top of your page, you'll see a spot that you can run a search with. Type in "stall" and you will find so many posts it'll make your head spin!! It happens to everyone - MULTIPLE times. It's okay. :-) Just breathe and hang in there!! <3

I am 2 weeks now post-op, feeling great thank god... i am loosing 2 lb daily, it is a bless and great feeling to go to the scale every day knowing already what you are about to see
I am on a liquid diet for 1 month and then semi liquid for the second month. Just feeling exhausted all day especially i resumed work 10 day after the operation. during the day i am drinking 3 liter of Water, 1 Soup, 1 cup why Protein.
today i managed to tie my shoe while seating

There are a GAZILLION posts on the three week stall. (20 days is 3 weeks, right?). Nothing is failing... you are just healing and your body is getting reordered. This WILL fix itself! Have patience, and if you can, don't weigh every day... just makes you crazy!

Hi, i am 20 days Post-Op, i lost 18 lb before the operation and 22 lb in the next 16 days. i stopped loosing weight 5 days ago and don't know why !!!
i am on liquid diet.. drinking 3 liter of Water per day and 1 soap and 1 "coffee with schemed milk" ... that is all
any advice ???
totally depressed

I am 2 weeks now post-op, feeling great thank god... i am loosing 2 lb daily, it is a bless and great feeling to go to the scale every day knowing already what you are about to see
I am on a liquid diet for 1 month and then semi liquid for the second month. Just feeling exhausted all day especially i resumed work 10 day after the operation. during the day i am drinking 3 liter of Water, 1 Soup, 1 cup why Protein.
today i managed to tie my shoe while seating

Congrats on all your success thus far, and welcome to the sleeved life!

I am 2 weeks now post-op, feeling great thank god... i am loosing 2 lb daily, it is a bless and great feeling to go to the scale every day knowing already what you are about to see
I am on a liquid diet for 1 month and then semi liquid for the second month. Just feeling exhausted all day especially i resumed work 10 day after the operation. during the day i am drinking 3 liter of Water, 1 Soup, 1 cup why Protein.
today i managed to tie my shoe while seating

Hi All,
it is 5 days already Post-Op ... and i lost 24 lbs already I am on a liquid diet for this month drinking 3 Liter of Water daily along with half liter juice.
I am sleeping around 8-9 hours a day one shot
any recommendation for Vitamin and Protein in the 1st month ?

I am a clothes horse! I am wearing what I have. I owed not to buy anything new until after my surgery. Mine is sometime in feb. 2014 ( my ins makes me wait 6 mos) I have a friend who just has surgery this summer so she is saving clothes for me. I also found a Taylor who can down size my current pants and skirts up to 2 sizes. I am looking forward to a new summer closet!! Good luck!!

I smoked right up until and after surgery. it should never be condoned, as we well know.. But it is hard. I think the deal breaker is how big you are at this very moment. Certain weight categories and co-morbidities have greater risks and if you smoke too, your anesthetist will not be happy and that will make their job much harder and your risk much greater. You have to be honest with yourself... Sorry, love x

So when your body is in a "positive energy balance," meaning calories in < calories out, your body stores the excess in 2 ways: fatty tissue, and in your liver. When your body is in an negative energy balance (the opposite,) your liver will usually burn up its store of "stored energy" before your body burns fat tissue. So by being in a huge negative energy balance, you are forcing your liver to release its stored up energy, and hopefully in the process helping it shrink so your surgeon can safely and correctly do the procedure.
I know it isn't fun, but that's really why they want you to do it....the smaller your liver, the better.

GastricSleeveReviews is the girl's story I followed. There are a million on there though

Hi, can you please give me a YouTube link that showing how to eat after the Opp ?

Finally got a surgery date!!!! YEAH!!!! October 07th is the day!!!! I'm so excited, can you tell?! Lol, started my liver shrink diet 5 days ago already.

Finally got a surgery date!!!! YEAH!!!! October 07th is the day!!!! I'm so excited, can you tell?! Lol, started my liver shrink diet 5 days ago already.

Congrats...the sugery day comes faster than you think. Start getting your bag packed.
Stock up on your meal program given from your Nutritionist/Surgeon.
Good luck!!

Congrats! My surgery is also scheduled for oct 7th!

Yes don't push it you just had major surgery , some people take a month before they are back on track . I had mine done on 9/16/13 I have up and down moments .. We have to remember we are not on the clock this is an .. At your pace ... Situation ... Listen to your body it will lead you ... Best of luck ...

Finally got a surgery date!!!! YEAH!!!! October 07th is the day!!!! I'm so excited, can you tell?! Lol, started my liver shrink diet 5 days ago already.

You are an idiot to post this here. I don't have any problem wih people posting their stories (even ones with bad outcomes), but in no way shape or form is this kind of situation common. The opposite is true. So stop trying to scare people away from LIFE SAVING surgery with your story. It would have been fine if you had told the story and left it at that. But no, you have to punctuate it at the end with your moronic advice and how you would never have weight loss surgery. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx violation of forum rules. People die from having their wisdom teeth out- should they not have surgery to alleviate their pain?
I hate trolls.
-Kendra

Woohoo! I'm excited for you. I'm having surgery on the 8th. Let's keep each other motivated!