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Yep! And try measuring yourself! I bet you'll see a difference!

I think I figured out the reason for the stall and knowing this makes me feel better.

During the liquid diet and the weeks following surgery, there is a huge shift of eating "normally" or even overeating to barely eating. Of course there's going to be a huge weight drop in the beginning. You lose all the Fluid from hospitalization, you're eating next to nothing, and the most important factor, you're losing muscle mass because you're recovering from surgery and not moving a lot.

About 3 weeks following surgery you begin to gain that muscle back. You're able to eat more Protein,, and most importantly, you're much more active. This explains why the weight doesn't melt off, while many report that they are still losing inches. You're trading fat-weight for muscle-weight, which is actually heavier.

In time you're muscle mass will plateau and more fat will burn off, thus ending the stall.

The next stall may occur as your fitness is taken to the next level and more muscle is gained while fat is being lost.

It's best to concentrate on inches lost, and how you feel and look...weighing once a week or if you can stand it, every two weeks might be better.

We all need to remember this and not get discouraged.

Wellesse liquid vitamins are much better!!

Does anyone know how long it takes for your stomach swelling to go down? I'm eating almost all my Protein but I can only eat a few bites and I'm full! I'll be 2 weeks post- op tomorrow.

I can return it to GNC so I'm not worried, but I was hoping it would taste better.

Sometimes low sugar and low fat foods up the carbs to compensate. Also it's normal to hit a stall in WL. Keep up with exercise, and avoid liquids 30 mins before and after food. liquid causes the food to pass through quicker. Try eating pure Protein foods like eggs too.

Mine came to an abrupt halt this week after my doctor gave me Zofran. I feel great now! Hopefully I won't have to keep taking the zofran very long.

Wait...8 WEEKS and you're still feeling bad?

I had my first meal in a restaurant today - it was a work meeting. I had a scrambled egg with a side of goat cheese. I only ate half of it and was full! Bonus: my check was only $3.00!

What did you eat at a restaurant first?

I would recommend if you're going out to pull up the menu online first so you know what to get when you get there.

This is why anesthesiologists make so much money. They administer the drugs to keep you sedated while keeping a close eye on your vitals. You're in good hands, believe me...these guys hate getting sued!

And when they give you the Versed you won't care about anything

Eat slooooooooooow

I've heard a lot of people say they're taking Flinstones! Are they okay for Bariatric patients? My NUT made it sound like there were very few Vitamins that met the needs of the bari patient...

I'd send it but I'm in Kansas and the cost to ship heavy bottles would be kinda bad. ????

Yes in the beginning you're going to feel EVERYTHING as it travels down to your stomach and gets settled. For me it was like a bad ache that went away after a few seconds, almost like a contraction!

It's gone now ????

My NUT said no gummies....

Quest bars are soooo good and easy on my stomach. They are buy 3 get 1 free at GNC right now.

You can buy them individually too

I'm probably going to take it back to GNC if I can find a use for it.

CANT that is

I had the exact same reaction to Bariatric Advantage Multivitamins. I can't even smell them now...might try the optisource Vitamins.< /p>

Quest is awesome. At GNC they are buy 3 get 1 free right now.

This stuff is nasty! Horrible! What do you guys mix it in?

Gas! Thought I was going to die from it. Walk it off, take pain meds, and my personal trick....lie in a shallow, hot bath of Epsom salt and baking soda.

Shit. I am going to have no boobs. Figures.

So where do they sell this Fairlife milk. I heard someone mention Kroger but we don't have those here! We do have Whole Foods and Trader Joes.

Day 8. I don't feel like eating but I'm trying to make myself. And drink. This feels a lot like morning sickness. I'm queasy almost all day. Going to the doctor and not leaving without something to help with the nausea. I have to work.

I basically don't GAF what others think about surgery. I tried for years the traditional way and just got fatter and more unhealthy. Those that think I "took the easy way out" don't know jack about this process. I figure they're just a bit jealous.