Chrystee

I have 6 total.. with one right on top of my belly button, but not through it.

I agree.. I guess I'm not even sure why you would post the thread then? Especially with the title? You knew people would say something to you.. you knew it would illicit remarks and stir the pot.. I don't really get it.

I can also eat salad.. I can pretty much eat everything. I had noodles and I threw up. Remember this is a tool.

@@sassycas45 Ugh, me too... and it was super tender.. tasted so good going down, but hurt for a long time after. I wont do it again.. Oddly enough.. chipotle's steak was fine.

I don't care for quest bars myself.. I never messed with things like oatmeal.. I'm concerned about carb count, as i'm supposed to keep carbs low. How are you cooking your Proteins? I can't do steak, its too rough, and if I cook my chicken too well done. But moist chicken and fish are perfect.. However, all sleeves are different.. you will get there..

You are doing great.. When I was about 4 weeks out and stalled, my Nut suggested I needed at least 800 calories a day. Everyone is right.. Girl, you are working this!! You have 40 pounds to get to goal.. and you are less than 3 months out! If this is your first stall, then you are fortunate, because I had my first at 3 weeks.. I believe my next is at 3 months.. Get your calories in.

I'm the same really. I can eat a piece of cake.. I can drink my shake now. Just remember your rules.. Low carb/low sugar, eat slowly. protein first, veggies, then carbs.. You started at 231? 25 pounds is a great loss!

How far out are you? I've been on soft foods for over a month. Take it slow. a bite or two. Remember you have to eat slowly. If you can't tolerate soft yet, a granola bar will be awhile.. remember granola bars are usually high in sugar/carbs..

Oh man, I was so happy! Argh.

I was sleeved, and I took 3 days of sick leave and worked at home the next 2 weeks. Honestly, I could have returned in 1 week.

Salad!

How much are you intaking? My Nut told me I needed 800-1000 at my 4 week appt.. I thought it was impossible too. I was also netting a negative caloric intake..

I didn't lose a pound in 22 days during my first stall.. you've lost 7 pounds in 3 weeks.. that isn't a stall.. that's average weight loss.. I was told to expect 8-10 pounds a month, so you are doing great! Just keep it up..

I went up and down 2 pounds for a few weeks! Then started losing again..

I bet her blood pressure is very low.. make sure her Water isn't too hot and she is careful when she gets up and sits down..

Awesome! Do you have pics?

Try a different shake.. go get several samples. I hated the premier protein shakes..

Um, probably because she has not had any nutrition in her stomach in 6 weeks!! I'm praying for her!

I didn't lose anything for 22 days during my week 3 post stall! I felt the same.. frustration, anger.. feeling like I was a failure.. but I just kept going.. I had my Doctor appointment and my Nut said it was time to add calories and go up to 800-1000 a day.. that felt like such a challenge to get it in, but after about a week, it started moving again!

Protein shakes, for sure! Also yogurt, and cottage cheese were my staples!

True.. I do the same, except I have a little guac.

I thought you were talking to me because you quoted my post. Just like I quoted your post you knew I was talking to you. Generally when you quote someones post you are usually referring to them and not the OP. Sorry, maybe I have just been on Forums too long, lol. I run a tech forum with 10,000+ users and we are very picky about the way we quote and direct messages. My bad! But yes, we are saying the same thing I replied cause you quoted my post first.. and sort of seemed like you were disagreeing with me, so I was confused in the first place. Oh no, I was not disagreeing with you at all. I was just pointing out that the rate of decline will be different for each person. I was agreeing with you. The first line of my post was "This is true." Cant agree with someone any more than that now can you Alright.

I thought you were talking to me because you quoted my post. Just like I quoted your post you knew I was talking to you. Generally when you quote someones post you are usually referring to them and not the OP. Sorry, maybe I have just been on Forums too long, lol. I run a tech forum with 10,000+ users and we are very picky about the way we quote and direct messages. My bad! But yes, we are saying the same thing I replied cause you quoted my post first.. and sort of seemed like you were disagreeing with me, so I was confused in the first place.

I love my polar HRM.

Yes this is true. But it depends on the person. I started off with a BMI over 60 and a net weight of 400+ pounds so I think I will continue to shed at a more rapid weight than someone starting off with a BMI of 40. Plus adding exercise (long brisk walks) helps too. It will be very interesting to see where I am in 90 days. Im pretty excited and motivated thus far! Plus if it doesnt slow down I would weigh 0 pounds at the end of 4 months I started at 314.. it still will slow down.. some people lose it all in 6 months.. others take 18 months.. I'm just saying that you wont' continue to lose 40 pounds a month. I've lost 40 in 2 months.. and workout very rigorously.. Let me clarify my post... Yes, it will slow down. This is a biological fact. However, the rate at which it slows is dependent upon nutrition intake, exercise and starting BMI (some even say attitude). Im not disagreeing with anyone that says it will slow down. There is no doubt whatsoever about this. Im just stating the rate of decline will be different for everyone. I dont expect nor would I want to loose at my current rate forever as I would soon be invisible in less than 5 months Geesh.. yes, that is what I was saying anyway.. the OP says he is worried about the rate of loss.. I'm not sure why you think I am talking directly to you, @@scrosler, I was commenting to the OP.. but Ok.