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Awesome article!! Thank you so much!!

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you're welcome Jlewis!

So I did it yet again... got up, peed, weighed. Wanted to throw myself on the floor and cry. LOL

And to those that mentioned - I also take my measurements once a month. Which means Monday I will be taking my 1 month post-op measurements. I know I've lost inches, obviously losing 30 lbs will do that. But my clothes haven't felt any looser these past 2 (almost) weeks I've been stalled.

Just gotta keep trucking.... :wacko:

I've even thought about doing that fat/calories switch thing that they mentioned in the article... I figure what can it hurt? The scales not moving anyways?! lol

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I seem to lose the most inches during the times I stall.

This seems to support the idea that a "stall" is more likely a period of time when your body is adding muscle while losing fat, rather than asking a break & adjusting.

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Damn! I weighed myself this morning and the scale didn't move. That stung!

But, I kinda had a feeling it wouldn't. I haven't been drinking as much as i should. Won't make that mistake today!!!

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I'm still a "member" here too. I'm still within that same range I can't seem to get out of. Ugh!

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Hi all! Completely new to this site...sleeved June 21st and have lost 30lbs so far! Have been at the same number for 4 days now, is that considered a stall?! I haven't started exercising yet and really don't eat much....struggling with getting my Water and Protein down as it is. How long before you can tolerate more than 2 oz at a time?? I am constantly feeling like I took one drink too many...is that normal?

Anyhoo-- glad to have a place where I can find support....the threads and post are all so interesting. Is there a place I should go to officially introduce myself on this site? I'm using the iPad app( which is great).

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Well, I got on the scale this morning and almost fell over. Down a pound, finally! I hope I'm officially out of my stall.

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Still stalled!, 12 days now! Ugh, I would be lying if I said it doesnt bother me :/

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Still stalled!' date=' 12 days now! Ugh, I would be lying if I said it doesnt bother me :/[/quote']

You are gonna drive yourself nuts with daily weight checks. Just do what you know you are supposed to & check it again next weekend,

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Well dog sh*&! I never thought to measure myself before surgery...or sometime before that. I had lost 60lbs before my sleeve last week...have pictures which really paints a nice picture - HA I haven't lost anything since my sleeve - I too jump on the scale every morning after a visit to the porcelin God...teetering just above 300 for a week now. I need to learn how to be more proficient at this technology thing - some of ya'lls signatures and replies have your tickers etc...mine plain and boring. So thankful I stumbled across this website while in the throws of a pity party accompanied by crocodile "what have I done" tears! Feling not alone anymore! Thank you everyone!

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You are gonna drive yourself nuts with daily weight checks. Just do what you know you are supposed to & check it again next weekend' date='

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Otr, Im not weighing daily, more like 2x a week, so its even more frustrating when after 4 days, I still weigh the same! I agree daily weigh INS are the devil! ;)

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I had my surgery June 18th and really really frustrated! totally disgusted and feel I will be the one person who this surgery doesn't work for. I'm getting my Protein in and my liquids and have lost very little weight- i've lost a whole 7lbs since surgery -woohoo (sarcasm). Do I feel a difference in my clothing- absolutely not! the only places I see my weight gone is my face looks slimmer. I'm starting to wonder why I did this. I have been doing everything by the book and would love to have a reward for this but it's going to be 3 weeks tomorrow and I swear if that scale doesn't move I'm gonna scream. Oh by the way I'm not living by the scale as my scale had to be sent back to the manufacturer to be replaced so I'm weighing only once a week at my local Publix. I'm taking my measurements and not seeing much change there either.

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I had my surgery June 18th and really really frustrated! totally disgusted and feel I will be the one person who this surgery doesn't work for. I'm getting my Protein in and my liquids and have lost very little weight- i've lost a whole 7lbs since surgery -woohoo (sarcasm). Do I feel a difference in my clothing- absolutely not! the only places I see my weight gone is my face looks slimmer. I'm starting to wonder why I did this. I have been doing everything by the book and would love to have a reward for this but it's going to be 3 weeks tomorrow and I swear if that scale doesn't move I'm gonna scream. Oh by the way I'm not living by the scale as my scale had to be sent back to the manufacturer to be replaced so I'm weighing only once a week at my local Publix. I'm taking my measurements and not seeing much change there either.

Innerme, the best I can tell is you were 211lbs SW? You have a GW of 140 which will bring you to a BMI of 22.59. The unfortunate reality is, with 71lbs to lose, you simply are not going to see those massive numbers you've come accustom to reading from higher BMI patients. You are doing fine. Today marks 3weeks fron your surgury, and you've averaged over 2lb per week. I definitely understand your frustration, but as the 12 steppers say, "it works if you work it " Just keep following your diet, exercise, & try to keep a positive mindset.

I'm willing to bet money that at your nine month mark you will eithe be at goal or so close to it.

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Well, I got on the scale this morning and almost fell over. Down a pound, finally! I hope I'm officially out of my stall.

Wolf girl - ME TOO. It was only a pound, but the first movement I've seen in 2 weeks... I am scared to get too excited and have it go back up tomorrow?!?!

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You are gonna drive yourself nuts with daily weight checks. Just do what you know you are supposed to & check it again next weekend,

OTR... you need to understand the phenomena of a scale wh*re. LOL This, simply said, is NOT POSSIBLE!! :D :D

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