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[morningkiss 0]

I was sleeved on April 26, 2010 and lost 21 pounds the first 2 weeks. Weeks 3 & 4 I hit a stall - I thought it was because I started eating food, apparently this is something your body does (I've read lots of posts, lol). I started walking on the tread mill for 30 minutes, 2 times a week when I hit the stall - I really want to run but I resist the urge. I think I broke through as I lost one pound as reported by the lovely scale this morning. Overall, this has been an easy experience for me, not much pain after the surgery just discomfort. I started eating fairly early - albeit I was full after 4 or 5 small spoons. After reading all the posts on Calcium and Nexuim I have to admit I'm not taking any of those. I do take Vitamins daily. But I don't have any heatburn or reflux and I drink milk. I have had a few bad experiences with food (I think I ate too fast), but I didn't throw up; walking helped. I only make the gurling noises when I drink coffee - which probably means I shouldn't drink it. I do have issues with drinking enough fluids - I have to get better at that since I live in Kuwait and it's hot as hell here. I tried to drink the Protein Bullet Shot drink - yeah no - it's way thick. Any advice given will be greatly appreciated. Oh, I read someone's post who said you can lose inches even when the scale isn't moving - is that true? I know if you're exercising that is true. Thanks:001_rolleyes:

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

Hey morningkiss, hoping you are feeling well! You should definitely make your fluids a priority! Not everyone is on an anti-acid, it's Dr. specific. I seem to lose weight and my size stays the same and when I have a slow week or two my clothing size changes. Strange.

[morningkiss 0]

mommaof4yoopers - thanks for your response. I go to the doctor tomorrow for my one month follow-up appointment. I expect everything to to go well. I can't wait to loose a little more fat so I can send pix to my family in the states. I didn't tell them I had the surgery until after it was done. I didn't want them to worry since I was so far away.

I wish I could get purchase diet snapple - but it's not sold here, not even on the military base. I drink plain Culligan Water mostly (don't like local bottled water) and sometimes with Crystal light or a little bit of juice just for flavor.

Most of the ladies that I know here have the lap band (surgery performed by the same doctor) and they are now thinking about switching to the sleeve. Compaired to their issues - I really haven't had any.

I look forward to the feedback recieved here as it keeps me in touch with home:)

[SouthernSleever 234]

What great progress you are having! :biggrin0:

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

Where are you in Kuwait? Kuwait City? You or hubby working as a contractor? I have a friend over there as well and she is always discussing the differences between here and there. Her husband works for the Department of the Army. My husband is in the Army and I do know how limiting it can be to access things readily available here. I think you could have good luck ordering some Crystal Light packets or other sugar-free Water flavorings from Amazon or even aafes.com. Where is your family over here?

Take care and good luck!

[morningkiss 0]

I live in the Fintas area. I work as a contractor - no hubby yet, lol. I have family in the MD/VA area, my daughter lives in Atlanta and I have sibblings that live in the Chicago area.

I have been adding Crystal light to my Water - not all the time but every so often just for some flavor. I have become such a waster of food. It takes me forever to eat anything so by the time I've eaten it as a leftover for the 2 time - I throw it away. Mint tea has become my evening treat, lol.