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I am almost a month out and I am getting discouraged...I lost 25 pounds, and while I think that is great and amazing and I should be happy, and I am...I have gained back a pound...I am so terrified I am going to fail but I am eating like I am supposed to and exercising...I don't know what I am doing wrong... :(

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Weight loss isn't linear even with WLS. You probably aren't doing anything wrong, but hormones, sodium, Fluid retention and a whole lot of other things can play with the scales. It's usually only temporary. Keep on doing what you are doing, if the gains continue beyond the current week you may want to make sure of your protein/calorie and Water intake. Make sure you are weighing solid foods and measuring the liquids.

You've done great so far keep it up!

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I went through a period where I worried WAY too much about the number on the scale. (I would weigh myself every day and freak out if my weight went up at all, no matter how little) At some point, you just have to trust the process. Our bodies are complex and make adjustments that cause regular variations in weight from day to day, so I'm sure you're doing just fine. Keep up the good work!

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I obsess over everything...and I am probably just over reacting...I'm sure everything will turn out ok...thank you!!

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Try not to weigh yourself everyday if that is what you are doing. I did that in the beginning and i was stressing myself out all the time because i saw the scale go up and down especially when i was on my Fluid diet. Retaining fluids was my hardest thing. Then when i transitioned to food i did gain a little but now I’ve noticed the scale dropping again, it’s probably your body just readjusting. You are doing great!

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Just hang in there. Do NOT get despondent, and, out of frustration, do NOT grab something to eat that you shouldn't (you can't get that much in you anyway). Stay the course, and in a few days, you might see a sudden drop of 3-4 pounds.

I wish I was just four weeks out. Now, at almost five years, I'm having to fight with some hunger, carbs and eating too fast. It's best to NOT start deviating from the regimen.

SO...head up. Stay the course. You WILL see the pounds keep dropping; just don't give up! Your best is yet to come!!

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Quick afterthought: I remember when after losing ~ 70 pounds, I was stuck at 200.2...for almost a week. I thought, Crap! I will never break 200!! WTH! Then, a few days later, the next number I saw was 197.8. I was soooo happy. So, hang in there. Your body is just adjusting after the shock of the sudden weight loss.

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Its totally normal to stall or gain while losing weight. You can be doing everything perfect and it happens. Don't worry. Ups and downs are a normal part of weight loss. It happened to me when I was working at weight loss before, especially when you are losing fast, ups and downs happen.

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I feel your pain, I keep stalling, or have 2 times. I keep weighing myself everyday. I finally stuck my scale in the closet, I'm not going to weigh myself for a week. If I can hold out I hope to not weigh myself until my next follow up which is 6/19. I'm so frustrated, not even 8 weeks out and stalling. But I know I'm doing the right things, I'm keeping track of everything, it's so hard! I've lost 40 pounds in 10 weeks, so I'm losing.

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23 minutes ago, magpie26 said:

I feel your pain, I keep stalling, or have 2 times. I keep weighing myself everyday. I finally stuck my scale in the closet, I'm not going to weigh myself for a week. If I can hold out I hope to not weigh myself until my next follow up which is 6/19. I'm so frustrated, not even 8 weeks out and stalling. But I know I'm doing the right things, I'm keeping track of everything, it's so hard! I've lost 40 pounds in 10 weeks, so I'm losing.

Wow! That is a lot to lose in 10 weeks.

I’m hoping to only weigh myself every fortnight, I’m worried I’ll obsess over that number! I have also set aside clothes to try 1 month post, starting small with a size smaller in bra and underwear, and an outfit that is tight and unflattering now.

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1 minute ago, Pearldrop said:

Wow! That is a lot to lose in 10 weeks.

I’m hoping to only weigh myself every fortnight, I’m worried I’ll obsess over that number! I have also set aside clothes to try 1 month post, starting small with a size smaller in bra and underwear, and an outfit that is tight and unflattering now.

I keep reminding myself that IS a LOT to lose in 10 weeks. 30 was post surgery. My pants size haven't really changed, today is the first day I could put a pair of jeans that are one size smaller, but I went from a 3X top to a 1X, even an XL. So I have to tell myself to just be quiet, be patient and start exercising more.

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I had my sleeve on 6/5 and am still in so much pain on my left side. It hurts to swallow even Water. When does the swelling go down? I look bigger then I did before the surgery.

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On 06/08/2018 at 21:46, mschmeltz said:

I had my sleeve on 6/5 and am still in so much pain on my left side. It hurts to swallow even Water. When does the swelling go down? I look bigger then I did before the surgery.
I’m smiling because at 2 weeks out I was thinking, “ My belly looks bigger than it did when I went in for surgery!” Now at 4 weeks, the swelling is almost gone. Almost but not quite. You’ll get there. 🙂

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I have been a member for a while but never posted. Use this site for the advice and information of others and have always found it useful. I’m certainly no expert but this may ease your stress... I am 3 weeks 3 days post op and for over a week, no loss, even a small gain. Nothing changed, I’ve continued to follow my guidelines etc and I’m even getting more iced Water down by adding sliced lemon. Today I’ve finally seen the scale move and I’m very happy! Only .7kg (1.5 pounds?) but it’s a loss and I know the sleeve is working. From what I’ve read a stall/s is common but when it’s happening to you it is very disappointing and disheartening. Keep going and I’m sure it won’t be long until the loss starts again 😊. Also, I’m in Australia hence the kg- not used to pounds so had to convert it.

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