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Sleeved 7/24 and have lost 27 lbs so far. My scale hasn't moved in 2 weeks either. Getting so very discouraged :( I knw stalls happen but I wasn't prepared for it to be so soon.

oh my thought i was the only one lost 21 lbs total and the scale is not moving the way i thought.

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7/17. Down 19.2, 26 inches lost. That is 4.8 lbs avg per week loss in 1 month! Why does everyone say I've only lost this much or that much? Everyone is different. I feel great and am proud of my numbers. People are ticking me off saying oh ... You're just a slow loser. I don't think this is slow. Just saying.

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Well I am so proud I finally took the plunge! Everybody hang in there and we can do it! I just need some help on foods to eat! I have diabetes, high blood pressure and other health issues! Hard to find things to eat that are sugar free but yet are filled with sugar alcohol! Any suggestions! My doctor said always think fat free, sugar free and low calorie! HELP! SUGGESTIONS!

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Need help with food ideas!

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I've lost a total of 39 #'s since Feb 2013, because I was on the Dukan diet. But since surgery on 07/16/13, I've only lost 17 #'s. I just got out of a two week stall! It was beyond awful because my body was still trying to adjust to this new life. As a woman, my cycle is out of whack and so is the "regular" part of my digestion if you know what I mean. I actually lost a day of work over it. I have vowed that will never happen to me again. I've never been so sick in my life like that. Since Water and Fiber are fighting the Protein for space in my belly, it has really disturbed operations. I now have Fiber Choice sugar free chewable tablets, Fiber & Calcium gummy vitamins, Flintstones chewable complete Vitamins and B12 that dissolves under your tongue. Everything seems to be back to normal now and I'm feeling stronger by the day. As for what I'm eating now, it really hasn't changed much since from before. I was never a junk food junkie. Just a volume eater. So now I still eat healthy, just one ounce at a time about 5 or 6 times a day. It also helps that I am a borderline vegetarian. I don't eat beef or milk at all. I do love seafood, eggs and yogurt. I try not to eat cheese, because it's just binding. I love veggie burgers, black bean burgers, egg beaters and Almond Silk for my Protein Shakes. I cooked a 2lb butternut squash and froze little servings of it. Let one serving thaw out in the fridge for dinner time, sprinkle some pure cinnamon on it and it's so yummy. Eat it warm or cold. I just bought some fresh crab. Put that in little servings and freeze it. For special yummy treats, I love a frozen banana half, with a little bit of Silk and Peanut Butter. Blend it for a "frozen ice cream" treat. SF Choc pudding is good too! I will also make some frozen shake pops, which I love! Most people on here seem to complain about their shakes, but I love them. I have no problem with my whey shakes what so ever. And they are not fancy or expensive or organic. Just some cheapy brand I picked up at Walmart. So that's my update! Good luck to everyone out there! And don't get down about the stalls! You'll make it through!

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Hi guys! I was sleeved on July 29 and lost 16 lbs since surgery. I am on full liquids for another 4 weeks and then I start on soft foods. I know i have not been getting in all my Fluid but i keep trying!!!

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I was sleeved July 22nd , down 16 lbs since surgery and 28 since pre op.

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Hi everyone!!!! Sleeved on July 18th & am down 24 lbs since surgery as of friday, exactly 4 weeks since the day I came home which was on July 19th. Happy to see everyone doing so well. Keep up the great work everyone & dont get so discouraged about not seeing the scale move because you are probably losing inches instead of pounds :) I know it is easier said then done because I was in a stall at week two & I got really upset about it as well. Just try to stay positive & when your having a bad day just come on here because that is why we are all her to help support each other on hard says & to Celebrate the good days :) best wishes to you all on your continued success!!!!

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July 22nd also. 17.5 since surgery 31 since pre-op. :)

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Sleeved 7/24, down 28lbs pre op and 23.5 post op... I'm happy for the loss, for sure, but I'm getting really sick of feeling sick all the time! Can't wait to just feel 'normal'.

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Hi sleeve July 2013 I have lost 39pds ,and feeling great going back to work Monday ,started at the Gym yesterday and did great I feel so good to be back in the Gym ,IM getting 60oz of Water in now still working on the Protein but IM getting more now then in the beginning it's getting better and better each week , I'm able to be home about this sleeve now yayyy

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