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Check this link out from Butterthebean - a member on here. I stole this from his signature so I can read it every time I hit a plateau- it keeps me on track! http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

YES! I stalled at week 4, 6, and now 8. But even though the scale isn't moving my clothes keep feeling better! Hang in there!

I was told I could start my ab exercises a month from surgery and I haven't had any trouble. But being kicked in the stomach- I'd double check with the doctor.

Hang in there! You are almost there! It totally sucks but you don't want to risk anything happening to your sleeve (I think it's more like a pocket, sleeve sounds too big). We are pulling for you! You can do it!

I have a serving of oatmeal almost every day. Haven't had any problems with it and can barely eat the small package it comes in. It really helps with my digestion (if you know what I mean

All the best to you with your journey! It must feel so good to have a decision and a path forward. Good LUCK!!!!

Bummer. That sucks. Sorry this is happening to you! I didn't have insurance so I ran south of the border and did it there. I really hope you can get this done sooner rather than later. Hang in there.

GAS X STRIPS were my best friend the first two weeks after surgery. Happy to hear that you are doing well! Don't be too hard on yourself regarding getting all your liquids down- it's tough,I remember taking a sip and having to wait at least 10 minutes before I could take a sip again. Now I am 2 months out and can take two gulps down at a time. So it will get easier.

I had the same thing happen when I put mederma on my scar the other morning. I do massage for a living so I know the "pop's" can be quite common. I think the sound happens when you are breaking up the scar tissue so don't be too surprised if it happens again. But I agree with Rootman- it shouldn't hurt more than a day, maybe two, and definitely monitor for redness and fever. Hope this helps!

Thanks for the motivation!!! Great job!!!! It feels so good when you get below that 200 mark. Cheers to you!

You are doing amazing!!!! Way to keep me motivated! Thank you for posting!!!!

I'm not trying to under mind your doctor but I simply cannot get the calories if I was just eating three times per day. I accidentally (had to take a friend the hospital) and consumed only three meals yesterday and only got 600 calories and that just isn't enough for me cuz I work out. I think you should try doing four small meals a day. Just my two cents. Good luck!

I agree, a little more info would be great to best give advice regarding your situation.

I can surprisingly get 700-1200 but not more. But with that being said it totally depends on what I am eating. The more dense the food the less I can eat. But it is pretty easy to get in more calories with liquids - like protein Naked or Odwalla drinks.

I went with Dr. A and couldn't be happier! You have made the best choice in my biased opinion! I am so excited for you! Unfortunately I had two previous abdominal surgeries so I knew what to expect. Being that it is your first make sure you stay in touch with any questions you might have on this site. It is a life saver! I am almost 40 myself and was fed up with the yo yo. I think you have made a great decision to get this done and if there is anything I can help you with let me know!!!

Wow- opposite for me. I am heavier since surgery :-P I hope yours stays light!!!!

1 set per exercise? Hmmmmm.... Guess I am still old school 3 sets of 12 reps. But I am 8 weeks out and super enjoying interval training with circuit training. I think the most important thing to any training is to switch it up cuz our bodies have the uncanny ability to get used to anything and when that happens you don't get the results you want. Good Luck!!!!!

Sounds like you need to do something to shock your system. Check out this site that I got from another member (butterthebean) on here. It really helped me not to lose my mind during plateaus. http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Is it period time? LOL It is for me and I have had two little pieces of chocolate and man did they save my life. All joking aside I feel you. I crave anything that is fatty. I mean anything. But we can do this right?! We got this! We aren't going to be perfect! So that being said- we still can't eat what we could! It's a struggle for me to even eat 1000 calories a day and if I eat it all in chocolate one day- SO BE IT! But I think you are doing great- just know you aren't alone. Hang in there- you will do it. I think that book recommendation sounds really good- I am definitely going to look in to it.

Hmmmm. I have two larger ones- above my belly button and one just to the left of that. INTERESTING!

Holy moly- I am kind of jealous that you were able to eat real food so soon after surgery! I love spicy but not at all surprised it didn't make you feel good. Bummer. My surgery was 9/3/2012 and I am feeling pretty good! I can't tolerate: avocados, eggs and mayo. But other than that- at this point I can do some spicy. Thanks for your post!

Shrimp! Just discovered it and is a great source of protein. 7 shrimp = 18 grams of protein and 100 calories. I can't do the protein shakes either, well, maybe once in awhile. I haven't tried Unjury and I should check in to it. But shrimp has been an easy way for me to get the protein. Thanks for the post- you are not alone! Good Luck!

I am 9/3/2012. I feel great too! Weight loss is a little slow but I hope the slower it goes the better chance for no side effects from the surgery. I just want to be thinner by summer and I think that will happen. Thanks for checking in on us!

Hang in there! I took a little iron, b12, and D3 which helped. You'll get through this- I know it feels like forever when your "in" it. How far out from surgery are you?

Thanks for the update! Take good care of yourself! I am happy you are in good hands! All the best!