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Hello bikrchik thanks for the info. I am in the St Louis area and this stall is driving me crazy. I am afraid that the procedure may not work for me. I am burning 400 calories at least per day in the gym and yet the s ale is going up and I know I am not taking in more than 1000 calories and i am certain that most days I am way under that. I will increase my protein this week to see if that helps. Thank you again.

@@lynneanne thanks for the feedback. I am following my doctors orders to the letter. I am grateful that he is not as conservative and has such an impeccable history. I was cleared to use the elliptical and walk at my first week check up appointment. I think that you are right when you mention that I am likely in the first few week stall situation that others mention on the site. I was glad to read about this stall yesterday as it gave me renewed confidence that I am not just doomed to be fat! lol...thanks again and good luck with your surgery!

Hey ladies thanks for your input. I can only say that I love crackers and the doctor has them on the list so I have enjoyed they are only 19 carbs for every seven crackers which is not bad and I can never eat seven at a time I usually only have 7 to 10 in a day. The Chicken Salad has chicken, mayo, relish. I had tilapia and yogurt with my chicken salad for the day yesterday and I lost a pound. I think I am right in line for the stall as someone else said unfortunately this may be my problem. I will post updates here keep me in your weight loss prayers!

Graciesmom04 @mention thank you for the feedback and congratulations on your success so far. I will do as you suggested and post results hopefully soon!

Hello, I am a newly sleeved 34yo LPN in MO surgery date of 2/11/2015. I am down 20lbs but am not sure I am doing everything I need to do to maximize my weight loss as I have not loss any weight since the first week of my surgery. In fact gained two pounds this week. I am not eating much as I mostly eat about 6 oz of chicken salad and 5 to 10 melba small bite size crackers per day. I drink about 48 oz of crystal light per day. I just started working out yesterday in the gym for 30 minutes. I am afraid of not being successfule after I took my family and myslf throught this procedure. Please help...not sure what to do now the procedure is done...

Hello, I am a newly sleeved 34yo Nurse in MO surgery date of 2/11/2015. I am down 20lbs but am not sure I am doing everything I need to do to maximize my weight loss as I have not loss any weight since the first week of my surgery. In fact gained two pounds this week. I am not eating much as I mostly eat about 6 oz of chicken salad and 5 to 10 melba small bite size crackers per day. I drink about 48 oz of crystal light per day. I just started working out yesterday in the gym for 30 minutes. I am afraid of not being successfule after I took my family and myslf throught this procedure. Please help...not sure what to do now the procedure is done...

So I had my sleeve done 2/11/15 and today I can say I feel great! I was pretty sick with gas pain for the first 3 nights but by day 4 I felt like myself for the most part. Anyone want to know my whole ordeal I am happy to share but meanwhile I just want to share that I have lost 13 pounds this week alone and I am excited about the future! I Thank God for the time we live in! HW=295 PSW=285 CW=272

Ok I finally have my date! Wednesday, February 11, 2015. I am so excited, and scared at the same time! Anyone else on this day?

Ok I finally have my date! Wednesday, February 11, 2015. I am so excited, and scared at the same time! Anyone else on this day?

@fatdiv@fatdiva14 how was your pain after the procedure? How is your pain today? I will be sleeved within 3 weeks and I just want to get an idea of what to expect.

@@jenn1 got it just responded back thanks!

I just got my insurance approval today and my advocate said it would be about three weeks from now for my sleeve so early February 2015 for me!

@@jenn1 Hi I am looking at your weight loss and you have done phenominal! I am scheduled for surgery within the next three weeks(no exact date yet just got insurance approval today) and I wanted to know if you have alot of loose skin as this is one of my major concerns. Thanks

So i got my approval today! I am so ecxited! I will have my procedure within 3 weeks if my pre-op testing goes well. I am so glad this part is behind me!

@@mrsmith901 I am awaiting my approval as well....when did your papers get submitted to insurance? Mine were submitted 1/12/15 with a two week turn around time.