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Kivtuar    59

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Hi fellow Nov sleeves!!!

My surgery date was 11/21, I'm down 62 lbs. Great except now the scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks! I get 65-80 g of Protein daily and about 64 oz of Water. Calories typically 800-850. Anybody else experience a stall yet? I'm so frustrated!

I get mini stalls ... I will stay the same weight for a day or two and then lose a pound. As you can see from the ticker we're extremely close weight loss wise and we were sleeved on the same day too, and I just saw we have almost the same starting weight even! :) So, seems like even though you're having long stalls and I had short stalls, we're still losing pretty close to the same amount.. Only real different is that I have more to lose than you do. I can say don't sweat the stalls, but we all sweat the stalls. We're both still losing pretty good either way.

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PrincessMiranda    17

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Hi fellow Nov sleeves!!!

My surgery date was 11/21' date=' I'm down 62 lbs. Great except now the scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks! I get 65-80 g of Protein daily and about 64 oz of Water. Calories typically 800-850. Anybody else experience a stall yet? I'm so frustrated![/quote']

When I hit a week without losing, I go to a liquid diet for two days and lose 2 #'s everytime!! Give it a whirl;)

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almam    61

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When I hit a week without losing' date=' I go to a liquid diet for two days and lose 2 #'s everytime!! Give it a whirl;)[/quote']

Thanks I will try next time!

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 212# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 166#(4/3)

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vcarrick    10

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Hi fellow Nov sleeves!!!

My surgery date was 11/21' date=' I'm down 62 lbs. Great except now the scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks! I get 65-80 g of Protein daily and about 64 oz of Water. Calories typically 800-850. Anybody else experience a stall yet? I'm so frustrated![/quote']

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Guys I eat everything nowadays!!!!some fats also!!but too less!!!i am scared that my weight is nt gng down bcos of that!!but my doc told me to eat what I like but little!!

I can't figure out what to do I keep my calories at 800 drink Water get in my Protein and I'm so stalled its ridiculous !!! I too eat food and I can't stick to just liquids. I'm at a stall for three weeks now! My biggest problem is eating late that's when I want to begin. All day goes easy. I'm afraid I'm stalled forever??? I take a long walk everyday just can't figure out what to do? Help me please

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jcoufs    7

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Hi fellow Nov sleeves!!!

My surgery date was 11/21, I'm down 62 lbs. Great except now the scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks! I get 65-80 g of Protein daily and about 64 oz of Water. Calories typically 800-850. Anybody else experience a stall yet? I'm so frustrated!

Yes! I have been experiencing the same stall. My calories and yours are typically the same, I don't get as much Water. I changed up my workout routine to include some interval training, and the stall broke! It broke big time, I lost 5 lbs this week. I think the interval training is really working. You might want to give that a try.

Good Luck! Let me know how it goes.

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PrincessMiranda    17

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Guys I eat everything nowadays!!!!some fats also!!but too less!!!i am scared that my weight is nt gng down bcos of that!!but my doc told me to eat what I like but little!!

I can't figure out what to do I keep my calories at 800 drink Water get in my Protein and I'm so stalled its ridiculous !!! I too eat food and I can't stick to just liquids. I'm at a stall for three weeks now! My biggest problem is eating late that's when I want to begin. All day goes easy. I'm afraid I'm stalled forever??? I take a long walk everyday just can't figure out what to do? Help me please

I hit a two week stall and just started on dandelion tea this morning. It's a diuretic, a natural diuretic, and so far today I've she'd three pounds of Water weight...I'll you know if it stays off! I finally hit 176 today from my surety weight of 265.4 on 11-27!

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crickee    85

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I am down 76 lbs from my high last April, yay!, 56 lbs since surgery November 12! I am finally under 190 for the first time in my life and 3 lbs from weighing less than my hubby for the first time in our history! I am a size 12 pants, size M tops, I don't ever remember wearing either of these sizes. LOL, I have also dropped 1 1/2 shoe sizes, I was a 9 1/2 - 10, now 8 - 8 1/2, I never thought about my feet losing weight! I am sad about my feet, because I am a sandalholic! I'm trying not to purchase too much yet because I have 40-50 lbs to go, depending on how I look and feel. I will post pics soon! This has been the best thing I have done for me! I do go through stalls, but usually I just change everything up by either eating a little more or doing a few more Protein Shakes. I do still use shakes to up my Protein. My nut says I should have 80-100 grams of protein per day, I can get to 60, but above that is tough to do.

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carstanger    346

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Finally got below 170 today...Highest weight was 225.5 in October. Sleeved 11/12/12. Just finished interval training. Running at 3.8 and walking at 3.0 which is great for me. In a week I have to be able to run 1 mile, 1 min. walk, and then 1 mile again. Want to try it outside as it is starting to warm up here in Michigan.

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carstanger    346

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Both my husband and I weighed on the new scale yesterday ! He said it was impossible for me to weigh the same as him!! Ha!! I was less this morning!! We've been married 43 years and it's been a really long time since that happened!!

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AngelEyesInNJ    187

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I hit a two week stall and just started on dandelion tea this morning. It's a diuretic' date=' a natural diuretic, and so far today I've she'd three pounds of Water weight...I'll you know if it stays off! I finally hit 176 today from my surety weight of 265.4 on 11-27![/quote']

OMG your doing awesome!! What's your secret? My surgery was 11-8 started at 282 currently 219.. I know we lose at different paces just curious to know what you have been doing to drop so quickly :) Congrats!!! Keep up the great work!! :)

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almam    61

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Both my husband and I weighed on the new scale yesterday ! He said it was impossible for me to weigh the same as him!! Ha!! I was less this morning!! We've been married 43 years and it's been a really long time since that happened!!

I'm 6# away from weighing less than my hubby!! I haven't seen that in yrs either lol. ..

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 212# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 166#(4/3)

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PrincessMiranda    17

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OMG your doing awesome!! What's your secret? My surgery was 11-8 started at 282 currently 219.. I know we lose at different paces just curious to know what you have been doing to drop so quickly :) Congrats!!! Keep up the great work!! :)

Awww, thank you!!!! No secret really, I am still drinking a Protein Shake for Breakfast and one for lunch then Protein for dinner like chicken, turkey or eggs. I spend at least 2.5-4.5 hours in the gym 4-5 days a week. I usually do an hour and some change on the treadmill, a yoga class, a zumba class, a 30 minute strength training class, or Water aerobics. I lost a majority of it the month after my surgery..I am now averaging 3 #'s a week loss now. It has def slowed down but would love to be at goal weight by August 1st. Thanks again for the compliment!!!

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aquitenonnymouse    206

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My weight loss has certainly slowed. It took me about 40 days to loose the last 10 lbs, which was frustrating. It's still coming off, though! I'm wondering about doing a few liquid days to jump my metabolism again or to take in more calories for a few days. Has anyone tried either of these?

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TXdjvsg    93

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Hello all you November sleevers! Has anyone really slowed down at this point? I have so much more to lose and at the rate I'm losing at now it will take a VERY long time to get there. I'm stressing because I hear that most weight is lost within the first year after surgery. I'm only losing 1-2 lbs per week (sometimes less) and still need to lose 60 more. Are any of you in this situation? Should I try to go back liquids for a bit or increase calories for a bit? I hear suggestions for both, just don't know which works.

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Melissa Carter    24

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1-2 lbs per week sounds good! Most ppl wish they could hit that number. How far in are you? I am 5 months in and hit the half way mark of my goal this morning. That gives me another 7-13 months to do it

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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      1. Phil Penn

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    • LeighaTR

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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