BellaLuce4

I've been on a stall for almost 5 weeks now . I don't know what I'm doing wrong but this is very frustrating

as long as you are staying on track, the stall is just your body adjusting. Stay strong???? my last stall was almost 5 weeks and then I dropped 10 lb in about a week when it finally ended. Take ur measurements cause when in a long stall you still are losing inches????????????

Down 55, had my 3 month this week and all is going good now that my last stall took a vacation! Lol

I have fibromyalgia, PCOS, and Hashimotos. I'm almost two years out from surgery and 5 months out from plastics and I've lost over 90 lbs from my highest weight. I went to see my rheumatologist today and he kept looking at me and smiling. Finally, he said "you look amazing!" So nice to hear that from my doc. I had no pressure point pain at all for the first time in such a long time. I'm running 4 times a week up to 4 miles and I just feel amazing.

The only negative was my CRP lab came back at 105!! Doc said to get it redone at a different lab (he has a deep dislike of Labcorp), so we'll see. It just doesn't make any sense. My weight is normal, I don't drink, I'm not in pain (or as much pain), and I'm staying away from foods that produce inflammation.

105 is really high, you should be in agony! Glad that u are not enjoy Beijing pain free! I'm jealous????

Good luck to all I need help support to get back on track I am down 65lbs but fine myself going back to old habits any idea on what to do

Congrats on a great weight loss!!! Are you using a food tracking app? I use My Fitness Pal. It def keeps me focused. I also took a few selfie's of my full body. Looking at myself in a pic is motivating, the mirror everyday just doesn't have the same effect !! I also bought a Vivofit, on the recommendation of a fellow sleeved. It track steps. It make me conscious of my movement throughout the day and helps me to move, even when I don't want to...lol ????

I was sleeved on Sept. 18th. I didn't have too much pain and was walking right away. 3 weeks after my sleeve I had another surgery, I had a harder time recovering from that but again got back to walking. I get my Water and Protein in daily, I have only thrown up once and that was just a few weeks ago. I started out at 248 and lost quickly at first, however now......I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks and even went up 2lbs! My hair is falling out too which is actually less of a concern to me than the stall in the weight loss. HELP! Has anyone else experienced a stall like this??? What do you do to get moving again? Fear has really set in, it reminds me of how hard it was to lose before my surgery.

I was sleeved 2 days before you and my starting weight was 249 , CW 196. I just got out of a 4 week stall, it was very frustrating. Especially when we are not even 12 weeks post op. Stick with it, keep tracking and stay the course. My stall finally ended and I dropped 10 lbs in 9 days. It will happen to you too????

Hey sept. Sleevers...question...about 10 weeks post op and have no real desire to eat. Try to get in my Protein and liquids, but sometimes the first few bites just make my Stomach tighten up and blah. Only started feeling like this in the past week. Anyone else feel the same way? Thank you for all the advice! Truly grateful!

That happens to me sometimes, depending on what I eat, how much time since I last ate or if I just drank a lot of Water and didn't wait before I ate. If it's happening to you no matter what you eat you should call your NUT and doctor.

In the meantime, embrace the weight loss! Lol

Update, I just experienced the longest stall on record I think... Lol. And this is not one record I want to win! My stall lasted about 5 weeks, I tried everything everyone recommended, but I guess my body just wasn't ready????

Well, it finally broke and I dropped 7-8 lbs in a flash and am now in Onederland ????

Going through all the posts and replies here

I have a question

how long does your stalls usually last

My scale haven't moved at all since 3 weeks nor have I lost in inches

Is that a normal stall duration or is there something seriously wrong? ?

. If you are tracking everything you eat and staying on program with regards to carbs and Protein, you just have to wait it out. Just got out of a 4+ week stall, it sucked!! But I stayed on track a dropped about 7-8lbs in a few days when it broke.

I'm a week post op tomorrow, and I'm still trying to get used to how much to drink and when. I've been using the unjury Protein too. I mix it with 4-5 oz. of the lite almond milk (30 Cal for 8 oz.) and squirt a flavor enhancer into it. No calories, and i bought about 4 different flavors. I mix 3 of those shakes a day and a fourth one in the evening is I'm not feeling overly stuffed. I drink my Protein Shakes over about a 30 min. period. The rest of the time I sip, sip sip Water, tea, crystal light, etc.

I feel so stuffed all the time though.

I tried the unflavored Unhurry in the Crystal light and didn't like it at all.

Is there an unflavored Protein and you can add to things that doesn't make it creamy and off tasting? They have premixed drinks that are clear/fruit flavored that have protein in them, so why isn't there a protein we can find to make our own fruity drinks that aren't creamy looking????

I bought GENEPRO on Amazon, Because of some threads on BP. Everyone was raving about it! I was using unflavored Bariatric Advantage and believe me, you could taste it and had to use 2 large scoopes!!! The GENEPRO is great, only a tiny amount packs a lot of protein and you can't taste it. I've use it in so many things now, it's a great find!

Genepro Genetic Tri-Protein Peptide Powder - Net Weight 453.5 Grams - 30 Servings

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K6OSDYA/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-5910811-8736569

@@Kindle congrats on an amazing transformation!!! You sound so happy and confident! Wishing you continued success and a lifetime of health !!

I finally made it! 199 today. Longest stall ever!!!!!

^{I have knee arthritis. I actually had a total knee replacement on Sept 22 and was sleeved on Oct 14. I'm having complications with the knee, so I am not painfree yet, but hopefully soon (infection and range of motion problems).}

^{My hope is that by dropping my extra weight, my new knee will last longer (I need it to last as long as possible since I'm only 38). My only issue is pain control in these post op times and wtth some of the intensive physical therapy I'm doing. I can't use anything aniti-inflammatory (ibuprofen, Mobic, Celebrex) and anything extended release is also out of the question. So I've been left with taking Tylenol and other narcotics every 4-6 hours. I am finding that they don't last as long as they used to...not sure if it is because they pass through my sleeve that much faster or if I'm having some tolerance built up or both.}

^{If anyone else has some helpful pain relief tips...I'll take them!~ Yep--doing ice heat elevation...}

^{Tomorrow I'm having a manipulation under anesthesia....where they crunch the scar tissue by bending the knee as far as it can...tomorrow night should be interesting!!}

Hope you are recovering well! It sounds painful.

I have been in pain with RA flare ups since surgery. I have just gone to bed early most nights to take the pressure off my joints. Ice, heat, Tylenol and sleep are my new best friends!

159 cw hw 299 5'8

WOW!!! congrats on a wonderful weight loss , you look great!

I have had my ups and downs in the past 11 weeks post Sleeve. Never a regret, but a few illnesses n stalls... Leaving me frustrated! Well today I hit Onederland. I never thought I would ever see it again. No matter what diet I tried I never even got close. Thank you Sleeve and thanks to everyone's support!!!! I'm here????????

50 lbs down

Sleeved 9/16/14

CW 199

YES!!! if does stink. Just got out of a 4 week stall, but then dropped 8 lbs in a week????

Be Patient and stay in track. Your body is adjusting. I just got off a 4 week stall. Then I dropped 8lbs in less then a week. I was frustrating too but we need to look a the big picture. If u are eating right it will come off. In the meantime, if you r in a stall ur body is prob still losing inches even if u don't see the weight loss at that time????

Such a great feeling it must be, Congrats!!!!!

I do not have fibro, but over the last year was suffering with sporadic arthritic inflammation.

1 week post surgery I did have a 5 alarm flair up, was bed ridden, could not sleep or even think. When I had my blood work done my inflammation was at 119, the norm should be below 30.

The Sleeve Surgery part was a breeze. And once I went back on meds the inflammation went down ( not gone yet) I was finally diagnosed with RA and also my uric acid is at 11 from the high Protein diet.

I'm now 8 weeks post op. I'm down 42 lbs, able to walk again and exercise mildly. I have been in a stall for 2 weeks????

Just my current weight loss has giving me more energy and renewed hope. Still have 80lbs to go, but no regrets here????

Congrats on an amazing weight loss !!! You look beautiful, younger and just fabulous???? You are an inspiration, and boy do I need that right now!

I downloaded the app but need to use it. Thanks Bella. I will check it out and begin now!!

friend me on it???? -Periwinkle180

That is awesome!!!!! Great Job????

Everyone is so right. It's just too soon. Took me 4-5 weeks to feel well n then I started on solids which is another adjustment.

I go on the before and after threads when I am feeling down, frustrated, or tired , it is amazing at everyone's results !!!

So hard to do, but try and focus long term, looking at the big picture???? you're prob gonna have lots of these moments, but we are all here to help each other and pick each other up when 1of us is down.

Can't wait to see your before and after pic !!!! Good luck !

@traveler60. I couldn't walk at all in the beginning . Was in bed and it was hard, ( I have RA) But even when I was finally able to walk...was still sooo tired with no energy! About 4-5 weeks my energy came back a little at a time which coincided with the introduction of real food. Especially steak in the 5 th week.

I read on another thread that some Sleevers are taking B12 from the beginning of surgery and haven't had weak/ energy issues. Some are doing shots or a nasal spray or sublingual.(spelling?)

I didn't get that memo n went to bed every night by 7... Lol I just figured our bodies need extra rest after a surgery, especially beings my 50 's! ????

Had my oral surgery last Thursday and still very sore and painful. Trying to wear my lower partial for a few hours at a time but it has made my lower gums even more sore. It will get better just needs time to heal. Last thing to do is the psych evaluation, which comes tomorrow ! Finally !

Good Luck tomorrow! Every step is 1 step closer???????? you are almost there !

#FairySleeve you can never have too many clothes!! Especially if the price is right !!! Go crazy and enjoy ur new size????