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I wish I would have k own how emotional this journey is. Going through stalls is normal. Even though you know its normal you still freak out a little

I wish I would have k own how emotional this journey is. Going through stalls is normal. Even though you know its normal you still freak out a little

I am laughing because I have been watching cooking shows and posting recipes on face book. I call it food porn. Somehow dreaming of eating gives me comfort. The emotional side of this journey is very real. I think it sets in that you will never eat the same way again. I was a little sad when I saw an ad for national cheesecake day. I love cheesecake and it's half off cheesecake at the cheesecake factory. Pre surgery I would have planned my week around that. Lol.

I wish I would have k own how emotional this journey is. Going through stalls is normal. Even though you know its normal you still freak out a little

I call it the wave. It happens. Your stomach is still healing. I am at 7 weeks and I still get it once in a while

I will be honest, I just can't eat that low on carbs. I am losing about half a pound to a pound a day right now. My carbs are still watched closely but I Am usually around 70 a day. This is your program and you have to stick to what works for you. I make sure my carbs are coming from good sources and not crackers or something like that. I fell into the cracker trap for awhile and have since broken that habit.

I felt exactly the same way at around the same time. Someone else suggested that it might be acid and it was! Don't get me wrong...sometimes you are hungry. Make sure you are choosing Protein rich foods. It will get better I promise. I am on my 7 week mark in a few days and I feel less hungry now than I did the first few weeks

I eat 3 meals and 2 Snacks each day. Some days I feel like I don't need the snacks. As long as I am getting to my Protein goal then I skip it

Awesome everyone. I will post what I have tomorrow. I was getting all ready today. After that I will ask you to email me your addresses and I can get them out to you.

This is great!

I was 281 at my highest, day of surgery 277. I am 254 now. I am on my 6th week now. Don't worry. I was concerned with slow loss too but as long as the scale is going in the right direction and I am following my plan all is well.

I call it the wave. It was a weird sensation. I agree that it's probably part of the healing process

How do you keep carbs under 30 grams? I find it almost impossible to do. Usually I am between 50 and 70.

You may have eaten too fast and too much. It happens to me once in a while. It hurts super bad and feels like a lump i, my chest. Does yours feel like that too?

I got to thinking. I ordered tons of samples from Syntrax, body nutrition and injury that I have never used and are unopened. I was thinking there may be some more people out there like me and would it be a good idea to share with those that need samples or want them? I will go through and catalog what I have and live st it here. If someone wants it I can send it out. What does everyone think?

Don't worry. I had surgery June 8th and I had my first stall a couple weeks ago. It lasted at least 10 days. I was feeling depressed and like a failure. I went on to you tube and found this girl called sleevedforlife and watched her videos and it made me feel so much better. Everything she went through and experienced I was going through. It also made me laugh with helped. Going on this board helped too. Don't worry you will do great Just keep following your plan

Seesuzyshrink......I could not do liquids or Water either. It tastes really chemical like. The only shake I do is my coffee Protein Shake with milk in the morning and for water I have to use flavor enhancers. I found one that tastes like orange crush and it's awesome! Tastes just like the soda without the carbonation. Hope that helps

My surgeon did not quite an exact number. He did say that I would lose the majority of my excess weight in the first 12 months

Don't worry. I had surgery June 8th and I had my first stall a couple weeks ago. It lasted at least 10 days. I was feeling depressed and like a failure. I went on to you tube and found this girl called sleevedforlife and watched her videos and it made me feel so much better. Everything she went through and experienced I was going through. It also made me laugh with helped. Going on this board helped too. Don't worry you will do great Just keep following your plan

I got some Protein Soups from Amazon. They had a variety

Gas x strips. Were a lifesaver. I also have a small plow I use everyday. I have a good scale too. All good advice!

I took way too much. I was there 2 nights. Has x strips and chopstick was all I needed. Was so out of it most of the time I didn't even use my phone that much

I have been in a stall for over a week and just broke it by following this advice.

Are you tracking and weighing food? I use my fitness pal. My surgery was June 8th so I am right around same stage. I am getting my Protein and fluids in and trying to limit my carbs. Not as low as some here. I usually am between 40 and 80 grams a day. I have been in a stall this week. Don't worry too much. I know that's hard not to do. I went up 2 pounds one day then went back down and then kept losing.

I have heard others talk about this. I too experience it when I do not get enough Water in.