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Driver.... how are you doing. You had it rough there for a bit too. Are you on soft foods yet? Are you feeling strong? Stacey

I just read this thread for the first time. I'm so sorry all this has happned but it sounds like things might be moving in a positive direction. Every ounce of my positive energy is being sent your way!!!! Stacey

I'm stalled right now and its killing me!!! Its been 10 days since the scale has moved. I'm trying not to get freaked out about it but my inclination is to want to "go on a diet". The whole reason I had the surgery was because obsessive dieting was ruling my life. I really wanted to let go of all that. I would like to eat protien veggies fruit and complex carbs, in that order. After that I just want to trust the sleeve... let go of my obsessive need to diet. I'm sure others feel differently.... they just want to loose the weight and get it over with. That makes sense too, I guess it depends on factors like your reason for having surgery, what your particular mal adaptive thinking patterns are (if any), your BMI, the amount of cravings you have...... etc. Stacey

Good luck Lisa.... let us know what happens

How is she now???? I'm so sorry to hear this happened.

That is amazing!!!! Thanks for posting.... your such an inspiration

I'd ask your doctor what you can use... your still healing. I have crippling cramps and my doc gave me some codine and muscle relaxers so I didn't have to take NSAIDS.

For the first two weeks I was convinced every little thing was a leak. It wasn't untill a couple of days ago that I let go of the fear.... its pretty normal to freak out from time to time... no one wants a leak.

I agree... call your doc. By week two I was able to do more

I'm kinda freaked out too. I'm not really losing either but I think I am still at the point where I can write it off as a normal post op stall. Its so frustrating though. There's just no way this wont work.... we hardly eat a fraction of what we had before. I'm trying to increase my exercise but its hard not to get discouraged. I know this isn't a very helpful response.... but lyour not alone stacey

I already told you my size but I just want to say "good for you" for going after what you want. I know it will be a little more time if you end up having to switch... but its worth it to get what you want. You have probably done more research on bougie size than your doctor. Hopefully he'll agree to the smaller size and you can still have your insurance approval. good luck stacey

Its very interesting that your metobolic rate has gone up????? any theories?

I went to Mexico by myself. I was supposed to have a friend with me but he had a death in his family right before. Honestly... I'm so glad he didn't come. I was in great hands the whole time and I didn't have to "entertain" any company. I didn't tell my mother or sisters either and I think that added to the nervousness. I had the feeling I was sneaking behind my mothers back. Even though I'm 44 it brought up all those scary little kids feelings like when you know your in trouble. Now that its over I'm glad they don't know.

I say ask your doctor. Most are pretty knowledgabe and not super judgmental. I havent heard this topic discussed much so I don't have any answers. Interesting topic though... your probably not the only one that wants to know. good luck stacey

I'm a 38...

Keep us posted. I really really want to get off of PPI's and I'll be interested to hear if its worth sticking it out through the heartburn phase to see if it will go away.

Good for you Coach!!!! You'll be feeling great in no time. Weird about the staples though Congrats Stacey

Kathy... thanks for the info.

Sorry Tia... I know it really messes with our heads when these things happen. When our muscles get stressed our body sort of "surrounds" them with Water. You are following the equation calories consumed - calories burned = lost weight. As long as thats in place its just wierd water stuff. Also... if you expended a lot more energy than usual your body would have used up its glycogen stores and would now be going through the process of restoring glycogen to your liver and other organs (using fat to do this!!!!) but this process requires a lot of water. I hope it passes soon... take care stacey

Yikes... stuck in an airport!!!! Hopefully by the time I'm reading this you are sound asleep in your own bed. Keep sipping and let us know how your doing Stacey

Thanks for the comments guys. It really helps. I also had the surgery so that I could be free from the obsessive dieting that was ruling my life. I like the Protein first philosophy. I guess I was worried because I'm in the midst of the dreaded 3 week stall. I know it will pass... I was just starting to slip into my old thinking patterns re: I have to go on a diet. Thanks Guys Stacey

I know you get home late tonight... or maybe its early morning. Let us know how your feeling and how the plane ride was. I know you were a little concerned. My guess is your doing just fine. Take Care Stacey

I asked my doc about some really easy stuff like "curves" or beginners yoga.... he said walking only. I dont want to loose tone either so I have taken walking to mean steep grade mountain hikes. I don't know about isometrics. It seems like you would have to potential to use some muscle groups that your not supposed to.

thanks so much for posting his response. Its so hard to know what to do

I'm only 3 weeks out so I can't tell you what my 7 week experience is... only that my doc said I can pretty much do whatever I want after 6 weeks.