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5 Weeks Post Op

Hi guys,

Just wanted to check-in.

I'm 5- weeks post op and down 20lbs. I haven't had a fill yet. The scale has been stuck for about 1.5 weeks, so that's a little frustrating. I get hungry but wouldn't call this phase "hell". I stay at about 1000 calories a day and do my best to get my Protein in.

Wish I was losing more....sometimes I forget I even have the band. If I eat too fast I do get stuck, but that's probably the only change I've noticed. Other than getting full on a lot less!

I hope the scale starts moving again....on Monday I'm part of a fitness challenge at work, so i expect that will help.

I want to get below 200 so we can start trying for baby #2. That's 65 pounds away......seems too far!!!

I guess I'm feeling a little down even though I know that without the band, there is no way I'd be down 20 lbs......the plateau really sucks and comparing myself to some of the amazing success stories is defeating as well. Wah, Wah, Wah---right? :-)

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i think being down 20 pounds is great. (as long as you are losing, that is what matters)

some lose faster, some slower

if you are feeling better, then to me that is a huge success

i am sure soon, #2 baby will be here soon :)

congrats on your surgery, you are doing really well

20lbs that's amazing!!! Keep up the good work!

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Thank you both soooo much!!! I really needed to hear that!

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I'm 5 weeks out as well and I'm at 27 ur doing great and right where u should b my doc said 1-3 a week. Keep it up

Thank you!!

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