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Phew! Another day, and it's much better today! Thank you all for your encouragement. Sorry I was such a Grumpy Gertrude yesterday!

I'm 7 weeks Post-Op. I haven't lost anything in about 2-3 weeks. I've lost 39lbs total. I know that sounds good, but most of that was during the first 4 weeks. I know I shouldn't weigh, but because I know I'm NOT losing I can't help but weigh. That aside because I know weighing is working against me... I can not lose weight. Doesn't matter what I do. I do cardio and strength training. I get cardio every day. I'm eating as much as I can handle... I know I'm not meeting my calorie goal, but I'm doing as best I can. I'm so disappointed in myself. I feel like a failure. Just wanted some encouragement. Just want to feel like I'm not alone. I've gone through hell with this stupid sleeve. I feel like I did for nothing. Thanks for reading my whine.

I didn't call you a name. I said your post was offensive. Granted, I said it was offensive in an equally offensive way. I did not, say you are a bad person. I also wasn't trying to play the "I've got it worse card". Sorry you felt the need to validate your life experience. I most certainly was not trying to make you feel that way. Simply put, if you can't see your original post offensive, I find that very... VERY... strange. It was offensive. It lacked empathy and compassion. I'm not saying that my retort wasn't the same. I'm having an extremely bad day. Yes, I realize I opened myself up to getting all different kinds of responses by posting on a public forum. That being said, you did too when you commented. I don't dwell and rot in sadness. I have a wonderful life. HOWEVER, I am having a bad day and wanted some camaraderie. I realize that tone and intent does not travel over the world wide web well. You're first comment did not read kind or encouraging. I'm clearly not the only one that read it that way. I've already apologized for my angry response in the post immediately following said post. Now that you have expanded on your original ideal, I see what you meant. The first post was a very poor way of showing it.

Thank you all for your legitimate encouragement. I actually have hit a very hard day today. Normally, I just push through, but for some reason today has been especially difficult. I do measure inches and such. I do watch my carbs and keep my Protein up. I drink Protein shakes. I follow the rules. I use myfitnesspal. I use striiv. I've only been cleared for strength training last week. That has moved a little slower. My hubby was sleeved a week after I was. He's down 60lbs without nearly as much exercise. It's hard not to compare. I've been trying so hard.... not only have I not lost in 2-3 weeks, but I've gained. I'd like to think it's muscle. My heart knows I'm doing well. My head is telling me otherwise. I'll keep pushing through. I just wanted to feel that I am not alone. Thank you very much for the encouragement. It really was helpful. Sorry for my above comment. It wasn't very tactful or kind. Now that I've cooled off a bit, I realize it wasn't my best moment. I wish you all the best on your journey. <3

Good gracious. I'll try and keep this brief. I'm so sorry I didn't vomit rainbows and sunshine on my post. My personality is very "anti-confrontation", but your whole post has a certain douchebaggery to it that I can't help myself than to speak my mind. You have NO idea what kind of day I'm having. You have no idea what other pre-existing circumstances I have. For all practical purposes, my concerns and disappointments are completely and totally justified. Perhaps even my doctor gave me a reason for disappointment over this. You have no idea. I've posted one other time on this forum. You have given me a reason not to come back. Extreme or not, if something as stupid as an internet forum can get me upset because I'm not "sunny and sparkly" enough for someone's liking, then certainly I don't need to come here and post.

Hi, everyone! I was sleeved jan 28. I'm 29lbs down. My doctor was out of town for a week when I was die for my 2 week post op visit. I'm now scheduled to go next week with my hubby ( he's a week behind me). I just had some questions and wanted opinions. I drink water and and clear liquids fine. My problem is protein. It makes me so sick. I get incredible gassy. I've tried soups and apple sauce. I handle that better than protein. I know I need it terribly. I'm do scared about not getting enough, because I know I'm not. I can only drink 2 oz of it at a time. I don't know how everyone does it. Even on my best day, I can only stomach 6-8 oz of a protein shake. What do I do? I don't know how to get protein any other way than a shake. I actually took the day off from protein today because it makes my so sick. I feel so much better. Also, I'm having trouble getting the right amount of liquid in general. Thoughts? I'm trying so hard. I have no idea what I'm doing. Thanks!

And I know I have to find protein. I know it's my new world. That's why I'm so stressed over it. :-/

And maybe a more protein in a scoop would be better. I'm sure it still kill my stomach, but it would be less to drink as a whole. I'd be fine of I could stick with water all day. It goes down the easiest.

Thanks, guys. I should have said that. I actually started on isopure. I do better with the milk protein shakes. I'm assuming I can handle those because the taste is more agreeable. I'm going to ask the doctor when I see him. I've had a much harder time than my hubby.