Lady Pink

I was sleeved on Jan. 22 so I’m 3.5 weeks post-op. Up until Feb. 9th, I was losing weight at a pretty consistent rate. However, since the 9th, I’ve been bouncing up and down between 3 pounds. I have heard about and understand the science behind the 3 week stall. I also understand that my body is going under major changes but I’m afraid I’m doing something wrong with my food choices. If it is just a stall, how long do they usually last? I am starting to get discouraged. I know I wasn’t getting enough Water and Protein so I’ve been very conscientious about meeting the minimums over the last week or so. I have also been experiencing light-headedness. I have emailed my NUT but I don't think I'll hear from her until Tuesday. I figured I'd ask the experts in this group to see if you had any guidance. Thanks in advance for your help.

Thank you all for the input. I went down a pound outside of my 3 pound range. I'm hopeful today is the beginning of the end of my first stall! I really appreciate the support and laughs!

I am 1 week post op and I think I have had trouble with the minuscule amount of caffeine in my sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding. I haven't had liquid caffeine in about 13 years but I ate chocolate a lot and was used to whatever caffeine was in there. Two separate nights I had the pudding and couldn't sleep for hours. Any one else find that? Am I crazy? Otherwise everything is going well but I can't wait to move to the next stage of food. I miss chewing!

I am four days out today and I couldn't have said it better than Fourstarmom. I feel so much better than I did on Day 2. I still have some gas pains but they are subsiding. I am on a full liquid diet and I've had pudding, Jello, a pudding pop and Protein drinks. I'm still not getting everything I need but I'm well on my way to getting there. The change in two days has been remarkable. We will get through this - even if it's one day at a time or even one minute at a time!!

OMG! I'm glad others are feeling like this. I had my surgery yesterday along with a hernia repair. The hernia was quite large and involved so I know I'm feeling different because of it but I'm freaking out about what I did to myself. I'm home tonight and really looking forward to a good night sleep. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.

I'm in Vienna, VA. My surgery is at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. I wish I had your preop diet. I'm so glad I've only got one more day of liquids. Where are you located?

I've been lurking and figure it's time to get "involved". My surgery is scheduled for Jan. 22nd. I'm on Day 5 of my pre-op liquid diet and it's going ok. The afternoons are the worst. I am feeling all kinds of emotions - excitement, nervousness, anxiety, etc. It My friends and family have been so supportive. I am looking forward to getting some advice and info from the pros here and being in touch with others on the same timeline as me. Good luck everyone!