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Hw 223
SW 223
CW 194

I’ve been struggling because I have not lost anything since the first month it’s so frustrating. Doc recommends going on a liquid diet for 3-5 days to see if that gets things going again. Will update to see how that goes.


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Had my surgery on 14 Feb, 59 pounds down so far. Trying to avoid carbs as they slow my weight loss terribly, 3lbs over two weeks with them (750 to 800 cals a day) 4lbs last week without..

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2 minutes ago, dinosore said:

Had my surgery on 14 Feb, 59 pounds down so far. Trying to avoid carbs as they slow my weight loss terribly, 3lbs over two weeks with them (750 to 800 cals a day) 4lbs last week without..

59 lbs is so awesome! I'm happy for you but sooo envious at the same time! :)

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2 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

59 lbs is so awesome! I'm happy for you but sooo envious at the same time! :)

Thanks, it helps that my surgeon has given me the smallest stomach ever! Or it feels like that! Not sure how others compare but I can eat an egg and 1oz of ham or chicken.

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27 minutes ago, dinosore said:

Thanks, it helps that my surgeon has given me the smallest stomach ever! Or it feels like that! Not sure how others compare but I can eat an egg and 1oz of ham or chicken.

Same here! I've just gotten up to 2.5 oz. I was only able to handle 1oz until recently.

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That’s amazing!! I’m thinking of opening a February sleeve Facebook page so we can kind of all be able to share pics ideas and feelings? Would you guys be interested? My friend did one for September sleeves and I’m part of it but they are on a whole other level. Lol

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That’s amazing!! I’m thinking of opening a February sleeve Facebook page so we can kind of all be able to share pics ideas and feelings? Would you guys be interested? My friend did one for September sleeves and I’m part of it but they are on a whole other level. Lol

I would like to join!!! But i do not have Facebook [emoji22]

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I was wondering if there was a February 2018 group. My surgery was 2 days after my 50th birthday and my one year goal is to go swim with the dolphins!

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And I hope you are able to do it!🐬🐬🐬 What a neat thing to b have on your bucket list. I'm afraid I haven't looked that far ahead but perhaps I should.😝

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So far so good! I feel like my weight loss is going slower then i expected, but it’s going !
I’m having trouble getting all the fluids in lately and i don’t know what to do to help that


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 184

Sleeved 2/13/18

I am kinda of bummed I stall constantly I have same date as you but have only lost 21 since Surgery.




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 159 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

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6 minutes ago, Changing4me1 said:


I am kinda of bummed I stall constantly I have same date as you but have only lost 21 since Surgery.




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 159 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

What percentage of your daily intake is carbs?

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2 hours ago, Changing4me1 said:


I am kinda of bummed I stall constantly I have same date as you but have only lost 21 since Surgery.




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 159 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

Don't be so hard on yourself! There are so many factors that play into the weight loss: the total you need to lose, hormones, how well you are tolerating foods/liquids, your doctor's specific diet plan, etc. Try not to compare yourself to others, it just doesn't work. You'll get there!

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I have the same problem. I started drinking 10oz tea in the am and at night to help me.


Yep I’m having iced tea once a day or iced coffee just to have variety!


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 184

Sleeved 2/13/18

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What is everyone doing in terms of fitness?
I’m doing well but tried to a crunch the other day and i couldn’t... it seems the muscles in my abdomen have become non existent
Before surgery i was able to do a bunch, it felt so weird

I’m not sure if it’s better to do a little at a time to work up to it, OR to not to do any core work on that area for a little while longer...?


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 179

Sleeved 2/13/18

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So far so good! I feel like my weight loss is going slower then i expected, but it’s going !
I’m having trouble getting all the fluids in lately and i don’t know what to do to help that


HW: 221
SW: 209
CW: 184

Sleeved 2/13/18

I am kinda of bummed I stall constantly I have same date as you but have only lost 21 since Surgery.




Lapband 9/11/07 227 pounds
Vsg 2/13/18
Pre op diet 188
Sd. 180
Cw 159 Dr. scale says says one pound less
First goal 169 2/26/18
Second goal and doctors GW 150
Goal weight 138

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