But damn I didn't know how much it SUCKS! I'm only 3 weeks out. I lost 10 my first week, 2 my second week and none this week. I only weigh in on Wednesdays. I'm trying really hard to stay positive. I'm scared that this isn't going to work for me, or that I'm going to be a slow loser. How can I lose 85% of my stomach and eat nothing but puréed food, yogurt and liquids and not lose weight. I feel like the whole "your body is in starvation mode" or "new muscle weighs more than fat" is one of those things I used to tell myself in my old dieting days to make myself feel better. I'm also on my period so I've been using the "I must have water weight" theory too. But at 800-1000 calories/day how can this be? So frustrated.

Okay I just looked at my calories and its been 500-800/day. I only hit 1000 calories twice.

There are tons of posts on this you should search and some very good explanations of why it occurs. Be strong! I'm with you (sleeved 8/12) and we'll make it through. You can do it

The best thing to do is get used to them. It won't be the last.

I really don't pay attention to them now.

I know the scale will move down again sooner or later

You are not alone. I am exactly two weeks post op today and have only lost 11 pounds. The scale has not moved in six or seven days. I work out daily and try and get protein and my water in. I see people who lose a minimum of 21 pounds their first two weeks. It's so freakin frustrating. All I think everyday is I am going to be that one person who doesn't succeed with the sleeve!

You are not alone. I am exactly two weeks post op today and have only lost 11 pounds. The scale has not moved in six or seven days. I work out daily and try and get protein and my water in. I see people who lose a minimum of 21 pounds their first two weeks. It's so freakin frustrating. All I think everyday is I am going to be that one person who doesn't succeed with the sleeve!

What kind of workouts do you do jules

Walks up hills. Hikes up mountains.

O wow and you have the energy for that? Yeah I'm not that far advanced yet.