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Wow. My surgery was 11/19 and I have had an almost 3 wk stall. I have only lost 6 lbs in the last 3 1/2 weeks, 36 total. I am so disappointed. Now I see a 1/2 lb loss maybe once or twice a week. My granddaughter says it may be because of my age...69. Also, I have not been able to walk that much since I wrenched my back on Thanksgiving. I guess it will eventually come off, just feel like so many others are so lucky to see big weight losses. My clothes are getting a little big, but nothing like the size drops I hear about. Just discouraged.

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Don't be discouraged, it will come off! What I found when I had my first stall was that as soon as I increases my calories it started coming off again. Make sure you're getting enough calories otherwise your body goes into starvation mode and doesn't want to burn the fat away. My doc said about 2lbs a week is expected, or 1% of total weight. They also said right at 6-8 weeks is when the weight loss will start to slow down and become more steady instead of rapid unless you introduce more calories combined with exercise. I'm out of town visiting family right now and they have no scale! It's driving me nuts to not know how I've done. Especially since this trip has been really challenging trying to get enough Protein in and eat healthy when the only thing around is unhealthy food. Keep your head up and good luck!

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Thanks so much. I know I am not getting in enough calories. I get my Protein in at least. I did eat a whole bowl of chicken broth yesterday. It's the most I've eaten since surgery. Hopefully I can find more to eat now. Coming off puréed foods on Monday. Maybe that will help if I can find something appetizing.

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Judy.. I am in that terrible stall.. Lost 2 pounds in 2 .5 weeks! Guess my body used up my stored gluegon and needs to adjust now ! I know I am still losing inches so I have to believe the weight will catch up ! My Rny was done Nov 18th

Hope your feeling great!

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Seems we are all suffering the same journey. Stupid stall. I have lost inches, but nothing like a lot of my Facebook friends.

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Happy New Year to all of us and especially to the November group! . Had my almost 6 week follow up.. Thrilled to hear I am at the 42% loss ! This after I was stalled at 4 weeks out and for 10 days lost and gained the same ONE pound! Feeling great and working out 5 days a week IS moving the scale down again.. At 64 I never even knew how to use equipment in gym ( other than walking lol ) I think I might actually enjoy it and my old folks swim class . ddc75cdfca.. Feeling kinda proud of the changes and my 10 Grandkids helping me find some "cool" outfits ...

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My Dr told me that because I had a low BMI to start with, and also my age..69, that I would lose at a much slower rate. At least that explains 6 lbs in 6 weeks. I have made a pack to not get on scale very much so I won't get discouraged. I love that your grandkids are helping you. Because of my back injury on Thanksgiving, I am not getting in the exercise I need. Am going to try harder in the new year.

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I went to my Dr for 6 wk check up. Asked about the fact that I have not been losing as fast as some of my FB friends and also had 2-3 wk stall. I was told that because my BMI was low to start with, I would lose at a much slower pace. Was also told that because I am 69 that I would also lose much slower. So I decided not to get on the scales that much and be happy with the fact that what I most wanted to accomplish was getting off my medications. I no longer take 5 medications and of the 3 left, they are at half the dose of pre surgery and 2 will probably be gone soon. So my clothes are way too big and I am definitely losing inches. I am happy, forget the scale, it just depressed me and I am happy for what I am doing to make myself healthy. I will get there, no rush.

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ITS HERE!! Our 6 month surgery anniversary!! How is everyone doing and feeling? :)

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