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My surgery was on 1/25/13.

Up until about the last 2 Weeks I was losing weight consisyently & quickly. I wasn't even trying and the pounds were coming off. I guess the "honeymoon" period is over. About 2 Weeks ago and around the time I began soft foods, I noticed my weight loss slowed down significantly. I think I've only lost 2 or 3 pounds in the past 2 Weeks. What's worse, I just weighed myself and I gained about a pound and a half! This is frustrating. I eat small portions, try best to follow guidelines but no progress. Is this it? Is it going to be very difficult now to lose the weight? I still haven't met my goal. I wonder what I'm doing wrong. I don't drink plain Water, I drink Crystal Light, I have had lowfat cream cheese on wheat thins for snack, and I haven't been exercising due to pain or fatigue. Are these my errors? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

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From what I hear it's natural to hit a stall at that point. I think ice hit one too. Im sure switching to soft foods has something to do with it. You're taking in more calories. The weight loss will continue, just keep up the good work and power through :)

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

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Exercise would definitely help. What about Water aerobics? Great workout and much less pain and stress on the body.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

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Yes, sounds good. I didn't think of it. I will look for where they offer them in my area. Thanks for the support.

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No problem :)

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13

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I'm sure you're doing great, Mari. It's probably just a stall. Keep up the small portions :)

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Same thing actually happened to me . I have stalled at same weight for 1 week and that was with diet and exercise. I am told it happens

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Yes, you are going to hit a lot of stalls. If you use a calorie program, you can see how many calories you are eating a day and how much you are burning to determine why you are not loosing. I have had a stall for a month and had to go back to liquids. It seems every 3 months, I hit a milestone and then another stall.

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My dietician said no starchy carbs (bread, chips, crackers, potatoes) until I reach my goal weight since the can slow weight loss. I'm sure having crackers as a snack isn't going to bring things to a complete halt and it's just a little plateau while you adjust to solids. But if it continues it might be something you want to consider.

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