I've read all the posts on it........some stall.......some don't.

All I know is that I have followed the plan and done what I was supposed to.....activity has been low and I'm upping that now as back feels better and hernia repair has healed along nicely.

Surgeon saw me Monday and said he's not concerned with first month's scale readings.

He started me on soft foods and challenged me to experiment with various Proteins and to stay well hydrated and have fun with it.

Scale hasn't moved in over a week which has been weird.......but clothes continue to get more baggy and I feel better each day.

I'm sticking to the plan and enjoying the changes and see how easy it is to get overly scale-focused.

All is well. All is on course. Just had to laugh and say that I had the same 3-4 week stall that I'd seen posted so often.

No worries. All is good. Just a funny occurrence along the way towards losing the weight.

It's a right of passage...at least you were prepared. I feel sorry for the folks who have no idea that it's going to happen.

Has it really already been three weeks since your surgery? Wow, time really flies.

Good luck brother. I like your attitude.

@@Dub - Brother I hope you are measuring yourself. http://www.amazon.com/AccuFitness-MT05-MyoTape-Body-Measure/dp/B000G7YW7Y makes it much easier

I've read all the posts on it........some stall.......some don't.

All I know is that I have followed the plan and done what I was supposed to.....activity has been low and I'm upping that now as back feels better and hernia repair has healed along nicely.

Surgeon saw me Monday and said he's not concerned with first month's scale readings.

He started me on soft foods and challenged me to experiment with various Proteins and to stay well hydrated and have fun with it.

Scale hasn't moved in over a week which has been weird.......but clothes continue to get more baggy and I feel better each day.

I'm sticking to the plan and enjoying the changes and see how easy it is to get overly scale-focused.

All is well. All is on course. Just had to laugh and say that I had the same 3-4 week stall that I'd seen posted so often.

No worries. All is good. Just a funny occurrence along the way towards losing the weight.

I'm hitting my first stall at three and half months out. I'm going to just embrace and go a long for the ride. Well I don't really have much of a choice in the matter. Lol ????

It's a right of passage...at least you were prepared. I feel sorry for the folks who have no idea that it's going to happen.

Has it really already been three weeks since your surgery? Wow, time really flies.

The unpreppared......wow. I'd have been pissed off royally and gone on a serious rant......."You mean I gotta stay on this ridiculous liquid diet forever....just to lose weight........I want a refund and I want my old stomach back.....Now". Like that would have done any good, right ?

It would have been a shocker. Another example of how the fine folks here have helped me tremendously.

Time does fly.....it's been 4 weeks and one day.

Good luck brother. I like your attitude.

Thank you, sir !!!!!!!!

This last year and a half I felt like a victim......out of control over things.....having to go from one specialist to another to get things addressed.

Now.....now.....I AM IN CONTROL. It feels freaking great. The sleeve is done....other stuff corrected......healing up nicely and I'm in control of where things go from here on out.

It is a liberating feeling.

What's really cool is I'm now in touch with my inner carnivore. I have no problem living off salmon, tuna, chicken, beef Jerky, etc. There are no suprises. It's like the Atkins diet only better.

This weekend I'm gonna fire up my trusty grill and cook up some whole chickens and make a batch of chicken salad and a batch of white chicken chili to enjoy for workweek lunches the following week. First thing that is going on that bad boy is a slab-o-salmon with a mild pepper glaze.

Life is good.

Lean life is gooder.

@@Dub - Brother I hope you are measuring yourself. http://www.amazon.com/AccuFitness-MT05-MyoTape-Body-Measure/dp/B000G7YW7Y makes it much easier

That's a neat trick right there.

I used to have one a few years ago when I was weight training like a beast. Always measuring my biceps. Couldn't help it, It was freaking addictive.

Only type of measurment I've really taken note of now is the tag end of my belt which is growing. I like it.

I'm hitting my first stall at three and half months out. I'm going to just embrace and go a long for the ride. Well I don't really have much of a choice in the matter. Lol ????

Only thing we can do is to nail down our behaviors and simply let it ride.........................................

Some weeks I have a huge drop 5+ and than the next week it will get "stuck". I drink my water and do what I am supposed to. I feel amazing and the scale will come. I weigh daily because it doesn't affect my brain. When I do official weigh in's monthly that is when I will have to deal with the muscle mass loss or gain. My first 4 weeks I gained 6 lbs of muscle. They were thrilled that I built muscle.

@@Dub So glad you are doing so well. I am on my third week and havent had too much of a stall. Just slow and steady. But like you I am armed with all this great information from these encouraging folks on here! definitely helps!! I got cleared by my surgeon to go back to exercising and I love it. Feeling great. And yes loving lots of Protein. cheese-turkey-chicken-eggs.. I love not having that hunger.. from my tummy. I am so happy to hear how you are doing!!

@@Dub So glad you are doing so well. I am on my third week and havent had too much of a stall. Just slow and steady. But like you I am armed with all this great information from these encouraging folks on here! definitely helps!! I got cleared by my surgeon to go back to exercising and I love it. Feeling great. And yes loving lots of Protein. cheese-turkey-chicken-eggs.. I love not having that hunger.. from my tummy. I am so happy to hear how you are doing!!

Awesome !!!!!!!!!!

You are going to do great.

Man, I can't believe you are already one month post op. The days just keep going by faster and faster. I have to tell you Dub, you have probably the best attitude about everything related to this surgery that I have read on here. You're a better man than I.

I have hit my first real stall. Just completed 3 weeks of lose/gain 1 pound. I'm not too angry about it, more curious than anything. I just have to find out what I am needing to beat the thing. Is it time to up my calories? Do I need to lower them? More Fluid? More exercise? Less? Meh... I'll figure it out sometime. I mean, I have the rest of my life, right?

Man, I can't believe you are already one month post op. The days just keep going by faster and faster. I have to tell you Dub, you have probably the best attitude about everything related to this surgery that I have read on here. You're a better man than I.

I have hit my first real stall. Just completed 3 weeks of lose/gain 1 pound. I'm not too angry about it, more curious than anything. I just have to find out what I am needing to beat the thing. Is it time to up my calories? Do I need to lower them? More Fluid? More exercise? Less? Meh... I'll figure it out sometime. I mean, I have the rest of my life, right?

Thanks, man.

I had a great doctor's visit with my primary doc yesterday. It's easy to be upbeat after such a visit. He's a very positive person and helps get his patients enthused about getting healthy. His nurse is super....really personable and a real sweetheart. She's always fun to talk to. Months ago, she introduced me to an office staff member......a sleeved office staff member. A very helpful conversation followed. It was cool when I checked out yesterday and scheduled my next appointment......my sleeved buddy was the one who assisted me. Another great conversation about sleeved life.

My doc was really happy with the weight loss over the last 6 months. He shook his head and grinned when we both agreed that it has occurred while doing zero exercise and minimal walking for work. Low activity weight loss.......not at all how I want to approach it.

Back and knees are getting better every week, though.....and the treadmills and elliptical machines await.

Ordered some new superbadass running shoes and have been loading my iPod with pumping tunes. The groundwork is laid for the gym sessions.......very soon.

Then, I'm thinking this plane will get off the ground and go places.....

I love your referrals to physical fitness. For weight loss, I have always heard that occurs 90% from the kitchen. Don't only rely on your love for the gym... which I know you wont, you are so committed! You have done amazing to date, keep on keeping on.

@@Dub this post gives me hope. Im three weeks out and I anticipate stalling I love how my clothes are getting looser and my co workers are all looking in amazement as my face shrinks... This is an awesome testimony for me. wooh hoo

Your enthusiasm is contagious. You will go far with that positive attitude! ????

On a side note, white chicken chili? That sounds awesome! I just started puréed and I'm writing up recipes for when I get to each stage.

Cheers to much success on your journey!