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I have had a rough time making the numbers I wanted after surgery. During the all liquids phase I did excellent with my weightloss but it slowed drasticly after I started foods again. I had trouble making it to 64 ounces of Water and meeting the protien recomendations. a little overa week ago I was desperate when I gained 4 lbs in my fourth month so I decided to consume 120+ ounces of water and go over my daily recomended Protein requirments. I lost 11lbs this week!!! I was really affraid I wouldn't lose any more weight but my hope is renewed =) Just wanted to share and encourage anyone who isn't drinking enough water or getting enough protein!

I'm 3 months post op and I guess I'm considered slow, too. But, I'm not so sure I buy into this "honeymoon" period nonsense. I think that line of thinking happens as a result of people naturally getting lax after a year, and not so much a result of the tool itself. I think the tool works as long as you work the tool. In other words, even if you lose slow, you still lose. Just keep doing the right things.

In knew that my case had been turned into the Insurance company, but the approval came much faster than they led me to think it would be. I was under the assumption that I'd have another few weeks. I'm grateful, but wasn't prepared in the pantry. On day two and it's not been that bad. I am not hungry but realize I have as trouble habit of gulping Water when I drink. It's like subconsciously my mind thinks I've been out in the blazing sun also. Husband says this is not a new thing..... Apparently I've always done it. This may not work well after surgery. Hard habit to break!

Surgery date is March 18th. I technically start pre-op liquid diet today. My pantry is not prepared....at all. I, surprisingly, got a call yesterday to schedule and they said...."Ok, start your liquid diet tomorrow." YIKES! Good luck to all of you. I'm new to the forums, but do enjoy finding people that I can relate to. I'll be following this post.

Good luck ladies. Wish you the best!!

Good luck ladies. Wish you the best!!

I've been noticing this as well! They told me I would drink Water from a little medicine cup. Maybe you could use one and try to do that. I drink a lot of water.. never any sodas! Sometimes coffee and hot tea.. so I get lots of water in..

Day 5 now and I have cheated once by eating broccoli. That was on day 3. I am only allowed clear sugar free liquids and Protein Shakes. I don't have a problem with feeling hungry all the time....just fighting old habits of putting something in my mouth at any opportunity. I'm just craving something to CHEW now. I have lost 11 pounds in 5 days on this preop diet. Got many more days to go.

Day 5 now and I have cheated once by eating broccoli. That was on day 3. I am only allowed clear sugar free liquids and Protein Shakes. I don't have a problem with feeling hungry all the time....just fighting old habits of putting something in my mouth at any opportunity. I'm just craving something to CHEW now. I have lost 11 pounds in 5 days on this preop diet. Got many more days to go.

Day 5 now and I have cheated once by eating broccoli. That was on day 3. I am only allowed clear sugar free liquids and Protein Shakes. I don't have a problem with feeling hungry all the time....just fighting old habits of putting something in my mouth at any opportunity. I'm just craving something to CHEW now. I have lost 11 pounds in 5 days on this preop diet. Got many more days to go.

Water is definitely going to be my problem also. I drink it like it is a race. I think it comes from being hypnotized years ago in an attempt to lose weight. The suggestion was when I felt hungry I would drink a cool refreshing glass of water, well I do but than eat also! Another failed plan, I could write a book on the crazy attempts over the years! Thank goodness for the sleeve, I can't wait!

In knew that my case had been turned into the Insurance company, but the approval came much faster than they led me to think it would be. I was under the assumption that I'd have another few weeks. I'm grateful, but wasn't prepared in the pantry. On day two and it's not been that bad. I am not hungry but realize I have as trouble habit of gulping Water when I drink. It's like subconsciously my mind thinks I've been out in the blazing sun also. Husband says this is not a new thing..... Apparently I've always done it. This may not work well after surgery. Hard habit to break!