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I got sleeved 12/14/15 and my starting weight was 243 i am now at 222.4 and at a halt. Its been a little over a month and for the past week and half ive been back n forth from 219 to 222 i dont understand what im doing wrong. I walk on treadmill 3 times a week for 1 hour. Im beginning to think this surgery wasnt the best thing for me. :(

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I was sleeved 12/10 and have been in a stall for 3 weeks. I understand your frustration. However, I did see my surgeon last Friday & he is not at all concerned. He says this is normal, so has many other members of this group. He says to just ride it out & continue doing what I am doing. I trust in him, this is his profession, he sees patients like us everyday. Hang in there and we will get through this.

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You are likely in a stall, which happens and is normal. Your body is just adjusting. Stick to your plan and you will do fine!! Don't be discouraged.

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I too am feeling down today. Crying a lot, missing friends and freedom. Does this past?

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Has anyone ever cheated just a little in first few weeks after getting sleeved? I mean we all arent perfect and make mistakes.. i did cheat 1 time and oh boy did i pay for it..i ate a really thin slice of red velvet cake. I felt terrible, will cheating once stretch my new stomach...i had to get a hiatal hernia removed also

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Im also have a pantry full of Protein Powder bc ive tried so many and they are gross...i drinking premier strawberry and cream flavor but i have to take a lactaid pill due to being lactose intolerant. What can i mix with the powder to make taste better..i tried alomond milk unsweet with fruits still disgusting leaves an after taste and foams too much for me

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Every person here has felt frustration and has experienced stalls. Just know that you are not alone. Refocus and try not to worry. I go through tough depression every November and December when my son died. I remember when I was sleeved I had some real crying and emotional times, Maybe it is hormonal. Look to the New Year and regroup. Best wishes. BTW I am over two years sleeved.

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Stalls are normal from 2-6 weeks post surgery. You're not doing anything wrong except for focusing on the scale too much. Stay the course, drink your fluids and do your best to get your Protein in and you will get past the stall and continue to lose.

Have you tried the pre made Premeir Protein shakes? They taste pretty good and have 30 grams of Protein per serving. You can even get them at Wal Mart.

Oh, and no you won't stretch your sleeve but lay off the cake ;)

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Stalls are normal from 2-6 weeks post surgery. You're not doing anything wrong except for focusing on the scale too much. Stay the course, drink your fluids and do your best to get your Protein in and you will get past the stall and continue to lose.

Have you tried the pre made Premeir Protein shakes? They taste pretty good and have 30 grams of Protein per serving. You can even get them at Wal Mart.

Oh, and no you won't stretch your sleeve but lay off the cake ;)

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Thanks Babbs :)..i know those sweets were part of my bad eating habits before i got the sleeve and contribute to some of my weight gain.

Change is hard. Believe me, I understand! I cried the first week when my husband ate an Egg McMuffin in front of me! But the changes your are making now will all be worth it in a little while. Honest!

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Funny i had a breakdown an s cried one day bc i couldn't eat like i use to...i thought maybe im going crazy and I knew no one else was experiencing that. My husband told me to keep my mind occupied and keep myself busy while im out of work from surgery and i will not want to eat

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Funny i had a breakdown an s cried one day bc i couldn't eat like i use to...i thought maybe im going crazy and I knew no one else was experiencing that. My husband told me to keep my mind occupied and keep myself busy while im out of work from surgery and i will not want to eat

Most of us have gone through it. We understand! Just always keep in mind that what you're feeling now will not be what you're feeling weeks and even months down the road. The first like 4 weeks or so pretty much suck.

This too shall pass ;) Stay hydrated and get your Protein in so you can heal!

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