I got sleeved on 9/14/16

[cherry22 2]

I am actually feeling a lot better I am officially on my 3rd week post op!!!!

I've lost a total of 23lb, which I am beyond excited for. But the last couple of days I've been stuck on the same weight is that okay?

I really can't stand Protein Shakes so I haven't been getting my 65grams of Protein. Does anybody know if that might be the reason to my stall?

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[PorkChopExpress 826]

Don't weigh every day! It'll drive you nuts. The body drops fat on its own schedule and the way it does it sometimes causes weight GAIN, because part of the process of the fat cells shrinking is that they take on Water, first. So you end up retaining Water in your fat cells before they release it with the waste. If you're going to use the scale, use it every couple of weeks. Two days is not a stall.

However, one thing you definitely need to do is get your minimum amount of Protein, no matter what. If that means you need to switch to a different drink (there are a ton of them) do it. Or even get some of the flavorless powder and mix it in with your crystal light or something. Just get that protein...it's crucial to the healing process and more importantly, you MUST maintain as much of your muscle mass as you possibly can. That muscle mass is what burns calories for you all day long. If you don't have that, your calorie-burning machine is compromised...and then no, you won't lose weight very fast, because you won't be burning many calories. Trust me, when you run the caloric deficit that we are in the weeks following surgery, your body is going to find that energy somewhere...and while being in ketosis will cause your body to seek energy from fat, it takes a lot longer to convert...muscle is a lot faster. So you WILL lose muscle mass if you don't protect it. Actually, you'll lose muscle mass even if you DO protect it, but you're going to lose a lot more if you aren't providing Protein sufficiently.

Nutrition is no joke, and post-surgery we have to take it even MORE seriously.

[Barryindiana 9]

Thx PC, u went into this procedure as a Pro...now u r helping newbies like C-girl and I.

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[Raynbolite 302]

I'm addicted to the scale. I've gotten it down to once a day, but it's hard to resist. I know there are ups and downs, so that doesn't phase me. But each morning I want to see if there is progress.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@cherry22 You need to get enough Protein for healing and weight loss. Your body will start breaking down muscle for Protein. In terms of stalling - yes that's perfectly normal and expected with most. You've done great so far - try increasing your protein asap and get enough fluids.

[Havasumoma 250]

I'm addicted to the scale. I've gotten it down to once a day, but it's hard to resist. I know there are ups and downs, so that doesn't phase me. But each morning I want to see if there is progress.

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I know the scale is not going to be my friend because I already weigh every 5 minutes. I have asked my husband to keep it in his truck and only let me have it on Mondays.

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[Raynbolite 302]

I'm addicted to the scale. I've gotten it down to once a day, but it's hard to resist. I know there are ups and downs, so that doesn't phase me. But each morning I want to see if there is progress.

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I know the scale is not going to be my friend because I already weigh every 5 minutes. I have asked my husband to keep it in his truck and only let me have it on Mondays.

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Awesome idea...I tell my hubby to hide it...but he likes checking once a day too. We're enabling each other..lol!

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