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I was sleeved on 12/21. I lost 9 lbs before the op and lost another 20 in the three weeks post op but since then I have not lost a pound. I am sticking to the plan but do have difficulty drinking the amount of Water recommended. I also don't exercise enough. I walk multiple times a day but don't work up a sweat. I plan to start from next week.

Other questions:
1) 5 weeks post op and my main wound opened up on one side and is still open and weeping. Is this normal? It isn't infected.
2) I get excruciating hunger pains, especially at night but when I eat, I feel like I can't get much down before my stomach hurts.
3) I still get gas after eating or drinking and live on Gas-X. Does this get better?

In general, I'm very happy I had surgery. The op was not anywhere near as traumatic or painful as I thought and I've recovered fast. I eat almost normally but small portions and have to chew well.

How do I speed up my weight loss?

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You're fixing to hit a stall, if you haven't already. I can't say this emphatically as everyone is different, but this is my hunch. I hope I'm wrong, bc it sucks

prayers for your success :)

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I was sleeved on 12/21. I lost 9 lbs before the op and lost another 20 in the three weeks post op but since then I have not lost a pound. I am sticking to the plan but do have difficulty drinking the amount of Water recommended. I also don't exercise enough. I walk multiple times a day but don't work up a sweat. I plan to start from next week.

Other questions:
1) 5 weeks post op and my main wound opened up on one side and is still open and weeping. Is this normal? It isn't infected.
2) I get excruciating hunger pains, especially at night but when I eat, I feel like I can't get much down before my stomach hurts.
3) I still get gas after eating or drinking and live on Gas-X. Does this get better?

In general, I'm very happy I had surgery. The op was not anywhere near as traumatic or painful as I thought and I've recovered fast. I eat almost normally but small portions and have to chew well.

How do I speed up my weight loss?

1. Your wound opening after 5 weeks is not normal...it s/b fully closed by now. I rec. you see your Dr.
2. I can't help you there...I'm almost never hungry and have to remind myself to eat.
3. It gets somewhat better with time...but I've read it'll always happen at least, from time to time.

Don't sweat the stall. What works for me during a streak is to switch up what I'm eating. I get stuck in patterns eating the same things over and over and that seems to help break the stall.

Good luck on your journey!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 235.4 GW = 220 (6'5")

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