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I know it's hard to hear but...... It will pass. You have hit a stall. Once passed it the weight will just come off. Make sure you are getting your Protein and Water. That's all you can do at this stage.

Week 9 post op. Down 43 pounds.

My surgery was 4/23 and I can finally gulp water! Maybe three good gulps at a time . For me though, my Water has to be ice cold. I hated ice before surgery and now without it, water makes me nauseous. I try and get 40oz at work and the rest at home plus 20oz of Protein Drink for Breakfast. Here's the thing, for the first few weeks, just do your best. It's so hard to drink or take pills or sleep. You just have to do what you can do and hang in there. Good luck! -MM

I was the same way. Couldn't use ice before. But now I need ice. I can take about 3 gulps too. But I am not hitting my water (or protein) goal. I keep trying.

Just had it this week. Week 4.

Could it be an internal stitch poking out?

that's what I am thinking.

I have one poking out now too. Oh I am so glad you posted your question. I think it's a stich. I tried using tweezers and quickly stopped. Not a good idea. I am going to call my doc office today.

Thanks so much… im going to look for the moisturizer spray tomorrow…im so thankful that I have found this site

the spray helped me. I got it post op. Keep it on my nightstand. During the night I can reach over and get it. Dehydration is a major issue. Mouth dryness is bad in the middle of the night.

I know my husband is going to leave me. Another 30 pounds and that will be one of his excuses.

I am starting 4 weeks. I eat almost everything. Except hard meats and vegetables. Try scrambled egg. Refried Beans is a good one too.

I am going on 4 weeks post op. I am sitting at a restaurant now. I just had my first drink. Shared with my husband. I had 3 sips. That is enough. I wouldn't want to drive!!!! 3 sips.

My doctor had me swallowing pills day 2. I had surgery Monday. Tuesday I was taking pills, whole.

I am going on 4 weeks post op. I have lose 32 pounds since starting pre op. And today my husband said I am lazy. He thinks I could have lose the weight with exercise and limiting how much I eat. I told him I did not have the Will power. He said we won't be able to go out and enjoy ourselves at a buffet. He has never had a weight problem. He is clueless. I asked him does he think we would have a better time out if I ate 3 plates of food than if I ate a small plate of food. He said no but he's just know getting it. He saw how much I ate tonight. He said that's not enough. I had almost 3oz. 3oz is my limit. My husband is clueless and non-supportive. I am glad we have an online support resources.

I have entered the 3week stall arena!!!! Not happy about it. ????????????

Thank you I feel like this week I failed so far one pound...[/quote. I am at 0 pounds this week. I understand.

How did your surgery go? How r u feeling? How much weight have you lost and how bad is the recovery?

. I have lost 30 pounds. I have hit the 3-week stall. Recovery wasn't that bad. In the hospital for 2 nights. Feeling pretty well. Weighing food is a must for me. Eating to much is a killer. Hurts like ****.

I did. But based on what other people have written I am not the norm. I have never vomited. However a few times I ate to much and then felt like I was going to die. Listen to your body. Don't over do it. I started soft foods at 2 weeks. I am starting week 4 tomorrow and I eat almost anything as long as it fairly soft. And I chew well

Thank you for this thread...I am pre-op and I went to Walmart to purchase a few samples to see what the hype was all about. Unfortunately, Walmart does not sell this product, but to know it's not taste that great, I will save my pennies and try something else.

I went to Vitamin Shoppe and GNC. I have bought some. Ind. packages. I have tried cinnamon bun and lemon pie not that good. Tomorrow I will try Cookies and cream

Haven't found a good flavor yet. Have you? What's good?

Hi I had my sleeve on Monday and feeling good! It's just hard to get 64 oz in plus protien I did 3 protien yesturday and 50oz I'm pushing more today because I start to feel dizzy but once I drink it goes away. Did you all wait until ur 2 week post op appointment to start Vitamins?

I started vitamins when I came home. Day 3.

My doctor told me to hit 1000 calories. I am lucky to get to 800. I trying to get in Protein and Water. It's hard. I am 3 weeks post op. I am down 30lbs since pre-op.

My doctor never mentioned it. I had sex week 2.

I just got my explanation of benefits. My surgery cost 15K. I am responsible for $0. Not bad. Blue Cross Blue Shield - Carefirst!!!! Thank you.

Me too. I wish I had not bought the cases of boost from BJs.

I told a small group of people that I was going to a NUT 6 months prior to surgery. It's true I was. I just left out the part about the surgery. I don't want to tell them specific. The other day someone did come in to my office and was blunt. "What are you doing". She is overweight her self. When I mentioned the NUT helped a lot. Which is true. She said oh. I won't do that.

My doctor had me swallowing pills on day 2. Before I left the hospital.

I drove 4 days after. Doctor just said be careful with driving and taking Meds.