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I was June 18 and in a two-week stall for a time there. Then, this past week we went to San Francisco for a family wedding. I walked A LOT more than I thought I would--5 miles around Fisherman's Wharf all told one day--averaged 3-4 miles the other days. Eating? I had little bites of appetizers or parts of things, stayed close to the Protein stuff--4 bites. I discovered I love S'bucks iced coffee, and generally tried to be good, but I'm not gonna lie, I had a couple of bites of wedding cake. So, I was good, but not perfect.
Got on the scale last last night when we got back from the airport. Gone 6 days. Down 3 pounds.
Maybe mixing it up a bit helps. Also, I was SO HAPPY to be in SF and at this wedding. My husband and I used to live there--so re-connecting with old friends and the family was fab. Just saying taking time out of THE DREADED STALL--focusing and fretting about that--to have some FUN probably didn't hurt.
Total down now--31 pounds.

I wouldn't push it too much, though. It really depends on the diet your surgeon/nutritionist recommended for you. In my case, i was to average 600-700 calories weeks 2-3 then bump it to 800 by week 4. My nutritionist said "your calorie counting days are over; just listen to your body and eat the proper portions - your sleeve will let you know when you've had enough". Intense cardio every day this soon after surgery seems a bit much - the weight WILL come off. I applaud your commitment, so know I'm in your corner - just take it easy and don't try to rush the results. Best of luck!

I am about 4 1/2 weeks out, and the worst part for me is......The vitamins!! It makes me nauseated to simply look at the container they are in.

Thank God we can moan and groan and whine and whine and everyone here gets it! Nowhere else can we find this support!

Eat 4 OZ of Protein than take a big gulp. You will have then answered your own question.

Not alone, I lost 2 lbs last week and none so far this week. Decided today I am done with weighing daily!

Thank you all for your words and experience. They make me feel better.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

Thank you all for your words and experience. They make me feel better.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

Thank you all for your words and experience. They make me feel better.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

I didn't tell anyone except my husband and my mother about my surgery. They knew about how important it was for me to keep this to myself.
I found out yesterday after church that my mother had told her entire "small group" which is about 50 people. I had someone walk up to me after church asking how I am doing after the surgery and how much weight I had lost. I was dumbfounded.
I asked her if she told and she said just her small group because she wanted me covered in prayer. I get that, I truly do, but she didn't have to tell them what kind of surgery it was. I am so hurt. It's an awful feeling to know your own mother has betrayed your trust. And if all those people know, everyone might as well know. She took that choice to tell away from me. It was the one thing I thought I had control over. I am so hurt.
I don't know what the point of this post is. I guess I just have to get it out. I'm having a really hard time right now.

I have lost 14 since June 30th and 2 this week. Also sleeved 6/30! Very common to have a stall right now. scale will jump soon!

I have lost 14 since June 30th and 2 this week. Also sleeved 6/30! Very common to have a stall right now. scale will jump soon!

I have to do mine for 28 days. The key to not have pain is to go in quick and at a slight angle and then do not rub the site. I've had to do these for 4 months several years ago with I had a pulmonary embolism. It's worth the pain of the shots if it can prevent the blood clot. Sorry you have pain!

I'm sure you will be a knockout success! I haven't told anyone but my husband, kids, and mother. My husband asked me this past weekend if the reason I have not told is because I am afraid of failing. I told him no, that it is because I can't stand judgey people with opinions about MY journey to a better me. I just don't want to hear it or debate it

I'll be praying for you! I have a 7 year old daughter myself and she asked lots of questions before and after but now it is no big deal. As soon as you are out of surgery, her anxiety will be better.

Hi y'all I was sleeved 6/14/13
Let me assure you that the stalls you all are hitting are very normal and to be expected your body has been thru some stuff and it's trying to regroup. Be patient!! Follow your doctors guidelines and get in the Protein and Water. Get as much exercise as you can it will help your body and also help your skin not sag as much later as you lose more weight. Also
Don't Weigh Everyday!! It will drive you cray cray!!
So far I've lost 80 and I'm trying to figure out plastics next!!
Blessings to all and stay focused!!

Oh, i too was sleeved on June 30. I lost ten pounds within the first five days after surgery and haven't lost an ounce since. But, my calorie intake is low and I work out every day, so I am confident that it's just a matter of time before the scale starts moving again. It is a but disappointing though. I would have preferred a slower, more steady weight loss.

Is there a private FB page for June sleevers? Anyone interested in setting one up, if not??

I am so sorry. Do you have strong pain killers left? Sounds like a good day to use them!