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I am so discouraged. Surgery date 5-22. Started at 282 and currently at 214.2. Yes I know in down 67.8 and don't get me wrong I am ecstatic about it... but I appear to have just quit losing. I have been battling the same 6 lbs for almost a month now and have only lost 1 lb so far this month. I know stalls are normal but this feels different. I'm down, then up, then down, then up 2 or more days in a row. I'm eating good, active. I have 35 or so pounds to go... Please don't tell me this is it for me...

I was sleeved 5/22. Down just over 65lbs. 35lbs more to go to hit goal! I feel great! My weight loss has slowed which is frustrating. I'm down, then up a little, then down again, then up again. I weigh everyday. I'm surprised by how little food you can consume and still function normally. I have no appetite or stomach for the foods I used to eat which can make going out to dinner difficult. I've learned to live off eggs, chicken and seafood. I have no room anymore for Breads, pastas, etc... I miss them but hate how they make me feel if I eat them. Congrats to you all!!!

Hi! I am 41. Was sleeved on 4-22. My heaviest weight was 282. I was required to do a 3 day pre-op liquid diet so the day of surgery I was 271. My current weight is 226. Down a total of 56lbs. My goal is 180 so another 44 to go. ( I'm really tall!) not too bad for 11 weeks and 2 days post-op. I went and did some shopping yesterday. I'm in large or size 14 pants and was even able to buy a size medium shirt!!! Woooohooooo! I'm definitely an everyday weigher. I downloaded the Happy scale app that keeps track of your weight from loss every 7, 30 and 90 days and how much you've lost every month. I highly recommend it. I lost a total of 22lbs in May, 15+ in June and 17+ in July. Loss so far in August has been slow, just over 2lbs. Good luck to you. It's a struggle at times, especially in the beginning. But you'll be happy you did it when your clothes start falling off!

Yes... Very normal. And you are probably going to regret your decision to have the surgery before you start feeling better. The first month was horrible for me but once you get through it... And you will... You'll be fine. Good things are ahead for you. Good luck!!!

Just had the sleeve procedure on May 22. I have always suffered from horrible colds and drainage and I have a horrible gag reflex. However I have had 2 head colds since my surgery and on the backside of it I get horrible post nasal drip that I can't seem to dry up. It is causing me to gag and throw up. I'm wondering if this is because my stomach is smaller and I can't stomach the drainage? I am throwing up mucus everywhere... At home, in the car while driving, etc.... I'm afraid to go anywhere for fear that it will happen because it can't stop it. Please help. Is or has anyone ever experienced this? I don't know where to turn.

Flat soda... Ugh! I'm not sure I could stomach that either. It's not even like I want it all the time. It would just be nice to have one every once in awhile. Just when I can't find that something that is satisfying. I don't regret my surgery. The weight loss has been incredible! In 9 weeks I've gone from a size 20 easy to a comfortable 16 and into some 14's. I know over time my body will adjust to the sleeve and it won't feel so weird every time I put something in my mouth. I just never realized that it is almost impossible to find a restaurant that doesn't serve something that comes on bread!!! Lol. I'd totally be ok with Sprite Zero!!!

Diet Mountain Dew has no calories and that is what I drank... And I don't like coffee

Hi there, I am 9 weeks and 1 day post op. Down 51lbs, halfway to goal and struggling. Nothing tastes good or even sounds good. I remember when I was fat thinking I wished food would taste like crap so I wouldn't want it. Now I just wish something tasted good! I will often just not eat cause it isn't worth struggling to find something I can stomach. I can't even get any flavor with what I drink. I am missing diet Mountain Dew so bad. I was never a coffee drinker and that was my morning kick. I would only have 1 a day. I know they say no carbonation again EVER... Really?!? Is anyone drinking soda in moderation? Anyone having the same struggles as me?

I'm so sorry... My post was intended for another thread. I must have accidentally clicked on the wrong one and started typing. Reading your post and then mine you must be thinking.... "Brag much" lol. The 2 don't really relate! Good luck jade. I feel like my decision to have surgery was a very quick one. A friend of mine had it and 6 weeks later I was having mine. Even the day of I was terrified if I was doing the right thing or if I was going to be able to make the changes. I probably should have had more time to prepare and research. That being said... Now just over 7 weeks out... I don't regret it. I haven't felt this good about myself in sometime! The first few weeks post op were no walk in the park but anything worth having is worth working for. Over all I would say it has been a fairly easy process. Good luck to you! I wish you the best of luck!

Sleeved 5-22.. Down 31 since surgery 42 including pre-op diet. I feel good! No complications and I can still chug water with the best of them. eating such small amounts still and don't have much variety in my diet which I'm sure will get boring as time goes on but for now the weight is falling off so it keeps me motivated. Sorry to those of you struggling. I don't think it's normal to be vomiting at this stage of the game. That is the first thing my dr asks me and told me to let him know if I do. You might want to check with him/her. Good luck. Sounds like we are all fading away (in a good way). :-)

Well I am now down 42lbs at 6weeks 5 days post op (surgery date 5-22). I was stuck in that stall for 21/2 weeks but once I got past it the weight starting falling off again. Hang in there, it'll start moving again. ????

You look fantastic!!! ????

Surgery date was May 22nd and had my 2nd post op visit today... Down 37.5lbs (spent 2 1/2 weeks in a stall only losing 3lbs). Out of plus size clothes and back in a comfortable 16. So awesome to think I can shop right off the rack at any normal store. Congrats to you all!!! Great work!!!

I had my surgery may 22 so I am 4 weeks and 2 days out. I hit my first stall at 1 week and 2 days out. I didn't think I was ever gonna start losing again! I was 22 lbs down going into the stall that lasted 2 weeks and 2 days. Since this past Monday ( when I officially starting losing again) I am down 4lbs. I am .2lbs shy of 30lbs total! Not too shabby for 30 days work... Good luck to you!!!

My doc said no beer... Nothing that pops when opening (soda,beer, etc...) but I see that people are drinking it. Anyone know why this is?