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I'm 3 weeks out and have lost only 18lbs. Havent' lost any last week. I hear this is pretty common. I know i am eating/drinking right. Taking 70g protein/day, and around 400-500 cal./day. I feel normal finally (since about day 12)... I had surgery in Tj. Mexico and had a very good experience with dr. Almanza and his staff. My follow up dr is Dr. Swain in Murray Ky. Everything is going normal... No nausea good restriction, and walking 1-2 miles/day. Just been walking 2 months or so. Plan to start running more and more as the weight comes off and i get in better shape. I walk very quickly and am progressing well with that. People are starting to notice the weight coming off. While i'm in a stall i still can tell my clothes are becoming more loose everyday. Haven't weighed in 4 days,, PLan to only weigh once a week instead of daily like before. It was discouraging to me to be in a stall and weigh everyday... Thanks for reading my jumbled thoughts...

I know! when i tell people i'm just getting started on my weight loss and have 48 lbs left to lose they say thingsl like you'll look sick, or that's too little. But i just reply that that is what I want to weigh. THe key word in that reply is "I", it doesn't matter what" they" say I should weigh. I want to weigh about 120 lbs, i didnt pay cash for surgery to just lose 21 lbs!

congratulations! sounds like you're doing great!

I weighed this morning (it has been a week since i weighed) and i've lost 3 more lbs. Not gonna weigh until next week. thanks!

I went to mexico for the price of the surgery. I have a low bmi compared to most and insurance wouldn't touch me here in the states, and the cost in the states can be up to 3-4 times as much. It was a fun experience, we stayed in San Diego, had a good time....

I started off at 186lbs 1 month ago, had surgery Aug 28th In Tj. Mexico and have not regretted for one minute. I'm down 21 lbs and have 45 to go. Was in a week and a half stall that has just lifted this morning. I lost 3 more pounds! I'm down 21 lbs since my pre-op liquid diet weight! Keep in touch...

Good luck to everyone having surgery today!

Also, has 7 carbs and 140 cal.

I'm using Body Fortress super advanced Whey Protein with 26g protein per scoop. It is available at walmart for 14.99 for a BIG jug! It tastes good (as far a shakes go) I like the chocolate peanut butter the best. I love Resee cups, this is as close as I'll get to one for a long time!LOL!

Both of you are doing awesome!!!

I'm from western Ky. Paducah area... I had surgery in Mexico and my follow up surgeon is Dr. Swain in Murray Ky... I was sleeved Aug 28th.... Down 18 lbs.

Earwood, I just missed you in Tj. I was sleeved on Aug 28th with Dr. Almanza! I stayed at the clinic where the surgery took place and left on the 30th. Just missed meeting you. I hope your experience was as good as mine was. I was disappointed I didn't get to stay at the recovery house, but everything was clean and I was very well attended to there at the clinca. Keep in touch...

Thanks.. You too...

surgery aug 28th down 18 lbs and in a stall for a week now.

Yay! good luck...

Thanks, Butterthebean, for the article about being in a stall, it was very informative!

What is their purpose. I've never heard of them, please exlain...

4 days after, i didn't have the need to drive before the 4th day. I was not told i couldn't drive after surgery....

I take 1000mcg daily sublingual as well...

I've enjoyed these posts on this topic very much,, i'm in a stall and they're just what i needed to hear Thank You!

I'm get a brand new Harley Davidson Sportster 72! My husband found a motorcycle for me. Don't know when, but he says soon! I finally convinced him that i needed my own motorcycle instead of just riding b***h all the time! This is part of my bucket list. My second Bucket List success. the first one was having vsg surgery.... SO EXCITED!

Make sure you're getting in your protein,and measure out 1/2 cup food at a time. It takes your stomach a few minutes (30) to realize it's full...

What a B! You should have take her out back! People are so rude. Just use this as determination to be more successful. You're gorgeous...

I'm 3 weeks out and still have itching/ discomfort to my incisions.