After coming off an almost 4 week stall, I finally lost 9 pounds this week, bringing my total post op loss (excluding liquid diet) to 21 pounds. My weight loss has been oddly slow and I've been quite discouraged but these last weeks I've been focusing on getting my protein and liquids in and working out at least 4x a week(even bought fitbit to motivate me). I'm pretty thrilled and motivated to stay track over the holidays. Best Xmas present a girl could ask for

1. Good job, hang in there, I am right at 2 weeks out and struggling to get my protein and water in everyday. So far my weight loss is slow but I haven't started to exercise because I haven't been able to get in all of my fluids and I don't want to be dehydrated. Keep it going, and I know it will happen before you know it!

Way to go! Protein, Water, supplements and exercise have been the key for me! Aren't those stair step losses bittersweet? On one hand they feel awesome; on the other hand, don't you just wish you could see incremental losses every day!?

Way to go! Protein, water, supplements and exercise have been the key for me! Aren't those stair step losses bittersweet? On one hand they feel awesome; on the other hand, don't you just wish you could see incremental losses every day!?

Yeah I think what frustrated me most was on the preop diet I incrementally lost weight everyday 2 pounds 3 pounds etc, I easily did 22 pounds in 10 days so the pace postoperative has really frustrated me but I'm trying to be patient and think positive thoughts. I'm hoping by April/May I've lost a significant amount so will keep plugging away

is exercise a must after the sleeve?? I think my band didnt work as I didnt exercise...I have severe arthritis and cant walk much...

is exercise a must after the sleeve?? I think my band didnt work as I didnt exercise...I have severe arthritis and cant walk much...

I don't think it is a must, but hopefully after you have lost some weight it will be less painful for you to exercise, and you can begin an exercise program then. Or consider exercising on low impact machines or the pool at a gym. It's just good to do for optimum health, and will help you to maintain your weight loss.

After coming off an almost 4 week stall, I finally lost 9 pounds this week, bringing my total post op loss (excluding liquid diet) to 21 pounds. My weight loss has been oddly slow and I've been quite discouraged but these last weeks I've been focusing on getting my protein and liquids in and working out at least 4x a week(even bought fitbit to motivate me). I'm pretty thrilled and motivated to stay track over the holidays. Best Xmas present a girl could ask for

I love your positive outlook and attitude. That will get you to your goals and beyond!! Merry Christmas!

I'm sitting at about a 4 week stall too. It's very discouraging. I quit weighing a few weeks ago because it was causing me way too much anxiety. I was sleeved on nov 18 and I'm doing everything right so I guess it will come off eventually

I was sleeved the 21st of October. I am currently stalled . I just received a fitbit for Christmas and am hoping it gives me motivation to move more often/). Merry Christmas to all! And to all a good night.

I'm sitting at about a 4 week stall too. It's very discouraging. I quit weighing a few weeks ago because it was causing me way too much anxiety. I was sleeved on nov 18 and I'm doing everything right so I guess it will come off eventually

Just remember, even though you weight is not changing, you may be losing inches. Even when I have a stall, my waist size changed. I am five months out and I have lost 96 pounds and I swear there were at least three times when I thought boy I hope I will start losing weight. So don't worry, stick to the program and you will be just fine. Trust me.