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I went through and thought the same thing and was very frustrated when It happened. I've had 2 or 3 stalls since my surgery in April and for me I found that getting extra protein helped break it..especially protein from Chicken.. I don't know what it is about it..but it helps melt the lbs off me. So try upping the protein and see if that helps. When I do this I always loose about 3-5lbs in a day or two.

lol, He just might have to be jealous of him, but he'll have to deal because,Steve's not going anywhere.. He's gonna have to share me ....lmbo

Yes it is!! Success taste so good! I'm not done yet, but I'm over that milestone and happy about it!

Damn Skippy! lol

I went to Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. Everything went wonderfully and smooth I'd recommend he and his staff to anyone. I believe the website is called WWW.OBESITYSOLUTIONSINTERNATIONAL.COM

So I was on another site and they had this topic going.. I thought it would be neat to do the same here.. I'll start with mine.. It's not pretty so brace yourselves!! lol

none taken... that's because it was huge...lol It's filled with air, but it shows how much I food and liquid I could hold... Yuck, yuck and yuck....lol

Yes, I believe my husband said air was put in to show the volume of food it could hold... Yikes!!!

Rodswife.. That's too bad I don't see why they couldn't help you out with that.. It's just a photo...

Oh, alright. The surgeon was actually the one who brought it up to my husband.. He asked him if he wanted photos so he snapped away..

Yes, The portion they took out.. I just put mine up...

The photo didn't show up.. so here's attempt #2... hope it works.

Congrats to all of you on your big day!!! I pray all will be fine with your surgeries and that you'll come out losers... Ha!

You're welcome.. Anything I can do to help.. This has been so life changing for me.. and I'm no where near goal yet... I'm so happy with my decision.

I did. I had my surgery in Tijuana, Mexico on the 27th of April. My trip was great! It was smooth sailing's.. everything went as planned and the language barrier was no problem for me either. I was worried about that, but it seems like enough of the hospital staff understood and spoke English, but a few. I didn't even bother with the insurance company this time. I did back in 2000 and was denied and it was so heart breaking for me so I cut them out the process completely. I figured my life, my rules, my way.. I'm not going to let some insurance company dictate my happiness and needs. Especially when I'm working on a healthier me.. I wanted no road blocks and supervised diets before a "maybe" approval. Do your research as to which doctor is best for you and go for it.. No looking back.. At least that's how I feel.. Pre-op and Post-op I've lost a total of 42lbs in a month and I couldn't be happier right now...

Okay, guys.. I think the problem was the sodium. I cut back an awful lot of luncheon meats and canned items and the results were fantastic! I went from 308.8 on Friday to 304.6 on today. Even though I drink a lot of Water it still wasn't enough to flush it out so I'll be staying clear of the processed foods as much as possible... Yippy Kai yay, baby!!

Okay guys the 27th will be 1month post-op for me. I lost 16lbs pre-op and 21lbs post-op. I know those are some great numbers, but for the past week and a half I've been losing a pound only to regain it.. What gives!? I don't understand this. I walk maybe 3 miles a week and have stayed with in my meal plan. I've recently started adding luncheon meats to my diet and I'm wondering could the sodium be causing this teeter totter effect??? Yes, I've heard of stalls, but this early out? Guy's I need help, suggestions, clues.. anything PLEASE.

Grateful, how in the world are we supposed to get this water weight off? I've heard that water pills are a NO NO... what's your plan of action? I need to follow suit!

Vsg, I hope your right. Maybe my expectations are too high, but I feel as though the weight should be coming off consistently this early in the game. This is really messing up my mood lol I was prepared for a lot of things involving this surgery but losing only to gain was not one of them. I need to put my game face back on and take a deep breath... Woooo sahhhhhh

Jimmy I'm trying not too, but I can feel it in my body...the weight difference that is.... I know it may sound crazy, but I can honestly feel when I've gained or lost that pound.. so therefore I hop on the scale to check... In my mind.. I always say to myself If I had been weight/scale conscious in the beginning I never would have gotten up to 300+ lbs.. I don't want to fail my sleeve and myself, ya know? So I check. But you're right.. I have to step away from the scale and keep doing what I'm doing and maybe let go of the luncheon meat.. I think the sodium may be causing me to hold Water.. but it's approved on my food list... ((((sighs)))) what to do, what to do??

Good luck Cmani! You'll do wonderful.

Christina Rose it is an awesome feeling and I want more of it! Congrats on your 43lb lost as well....

Wheetsin.. you'll get there.. The 100's will be within reach again..just keep doing what you're doing... I'm so not looking forward to that dirty little "S" word...stall.....It sends me into cold sweats. lol

That looks like the same view we had.. We were in room 416.. We had a view of the fountain and the street as well.. and those beds were so heavenly.. The best I've slept on yet!

I'm 3wks out also and I eat cottage cheese, creamy soups, chili, puddings, jello, veggie patties, but I chew them to death... and sometimes chicken.. but I find that the chicken is too heavy for me.. even when chewed a lot and I bring it right back up... Actually I bring a lot of things back up, because I don't always realize when I'm full until it's too late.. I think I'll start measuring my food instead of "eyeing it"