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Thanks for asking this question! I'm also stalled. I've upped my protein today. Tomorrow I'll add more water. Thanks for the tips. Hoping for a breakthrough.

These stalls are so frustrating! I'm only 2 weeks out and have hit my first stall. Can't believe it given how little I'm eating. I'm still on soft food. Glad to know that others eventually break through these stalls. Have upped my protein and liquids. Hopefully a breakthrough is around the corner for all of us.

I was around my family eating huge meals that I would have normally been part of but I'm quite happy sipping my protein shakes and being part of the conversation. At this early stage at least, the hunger hasn't hit and I'm making the most of it.

After about a week but gently. My doc advises 2 weeks but if you are comfortable then earlier is fine with a partner who will be sensitive to your incisions and comfort.

My weight loss stalled in week 2 and i have been a little upset about it. And today I even gained a lb. I know it's normal and there is usually a stall in week 3 (which has just begun for me). Knowing it's normal doesn't make it any less frustrating. I only lost about 12 lbs after surgery before the stall hit. I was hoping for a lot more given how few calories I'm consuming each day. It has also made it clear to me that there is no way that I could have done this without the surgery. We have to remind ourselves that we're in this for the long haul and that if we keep focusing on the protein, all will be well.

I'm sorry to hear. Perhaps talk to the nutritionist first. See what can be done about your intake first before you consider surgery? Good luck with whatever you decide.

Nothing with bits or sediments! It can get caught in your staple line which is still raw and not even close to being healed. Liquids only then soft foods. It's only for a short while. Tell your doc then please don't do it again. Remember this pain. Then get back on the liquid wagon. You can do it!

Fabulous work! Good for you!

The walks will help but are not the key thing to get you to your weight goal. Your diet is the key. Can you drop carbs for 2 weeks and see how that goes? Swap a tea for snacking at night. I used to snack while watching Tv but now I drink lots of herbal tea instead. Keep a food journal for 2 weeks and see where the carbs and sugars are coming from and try to swap in with protein. Good luck! Keep at it! You've already made great progress!

I was sleeved less than 2 weeks ago. The post surgery pain for me was limited to the first 24 hours and was well managed by the surgeon and nursing staff. I stayed one night in hospital as I had no complications and minimal pain. I continued with oral painkillers for one day after discharge then stopped as I didn't need them anymore. I am cleared to exercise lightly after 2 weeks so I'm going for yoga on my 2 week anniversary. I've lost 13lbs since surgery. I had few struggles. Mainly ensuring I drank enough protein shake and water. Trapped gas is uncomfortable but not painful. It helped that I was prepared with the appropriate drinks/nutrition at home. I'm having 4 weeks off work but that's unusual. Having the support of my husband has been the most helpful thing. Good luck with your journey!

Give it time. It took us some time to build up all this weight and it will take a bit of time to get rid of it even with the sleeve/bypass. You're doing great! You're down 3 dress sizes in 2 months!! OMG! When else in your life have you achieved that?!? You're not super slim yet but you are undoubtedly getting there. You need some cheerleaders in your life to help you acknowledge your progress and keep you focused on the goal. You're doing great! Stay the course!

You look amazing!!! Well done! What do you think helped you to achieve your results so quickly?

Great work! You look fantastic!

I was good with Dr Atkins shakes and have been taking them post op with no difficulty. The taste is nice and the consistency isn't too thick.

You look fabulous and it sounds like you feel fabulous too! Congratulations!

Congratulations! You look amazing!

If this is important to you then you need to make the time to sort out your diet. The restriction is a tool. But you need to put some effort in. Work out what you can do. Perhaps a trip to the store to stock up on protein shakes and soup and stick to that for a while?

I used to be slim and then gained a lot of weight over 20 years that I simply couldn't shift so I am using the surgery to reset myself. I also know from the time when I was slim, that I had slim habits. Treats were exactly that and didn't happen daily. I ate meals slowly, putting my fork down between mouthfuls, I rarely drank my calories. I also never ate at parties, I ate at home and would drink one glass of wine at the party, most parties have only high calorie foods. I didn't eat while reading or watching tv, I would drink water or tea. All these little habits that I lost along the way meant I got fat and now that i have the sleeve, i know that if I go back to my slim eating, I will return to that healthier body. The lack of hunger thanks to the sleeve is a big help. To be successful, I think a real effort to change habits during the 6 month honeymoon period is key. You also need to use it to get the maximum weight loss because afterwards, the weight loss will slow considerably. I'm using a mindfulness app to help me eat mindfully. It's called Headspace. For exercise, I'm starting with a 7 min home exercise app called 7 mins. You can do it in your bedroom and only takes 7 mins. Little good habits add up as do little bad habits. Good luck with your decision. From the time i heard about the gastric sleeve to my surgery date was only one month. (I'm not in the US & I have excellent insurance.) The moment I heard about it, I knew it was exactly what I needed. The more I looked into it the more perfect it looked. I found my surgeon on my first consult thanks to recommendations from a former patient. The surgery does not make weight loss effortless, it makes it sustainable but only with effort and commitment. For me, this is the best decision ever for my health and for my looks. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Now I feel like a sissy! I work a desk job and I'm taking 4 weeks off to recover and plan for the new eating plan. I'm using the time to recover and also to plan recipes and clear out the kitchen & closets. My family wants to get healthier too so we are doing a big overhaul. Also looking for sustainable exercise options. These are things I never have time for when I'm working. I am taking about ¾ of my hospitalization leave allowance for the year to do this. It's a once in a lifetime lifestyle reset. Take the time to do it right. All those babies lives are depending on you and the better you are the better it is for them.

Great job! Amazing change in 7 weeks!

Good luck! I'm the same. Gassy liquid poop. It'll change in time. I'm 9 days out. At least we can go. Lots are constipated for some time after surgery.

Just rest and take it easy. I'm 9 days out and I haven't done anything strenuous yet. Put your feet up and have a few sips of water or protein shake. Also take your multi. You'll feel better soon. If the pain doesn't go then call the clinic.

The clinic I did my surgery at offers a support group of patients who meet once a quarter or so and share their experiences. The NUT also gives advice on a specific topic and the doc comes along also to talk to patients. It's really quite helpful to listen to other people's experiences and share what you've done successfully that might work for them. But if I felt that I was having difficulty adjusting my attitude to food then yes, I would go to a therapist but I wouldn't be influenced by whether they had had the surgery or not.

Did anyone receive any guidelines on when sex is "safe" after surgery? I am one week post-op but can't wait to get back to it.

Try not to at least for the first weeks. Give your new stomach a chance to heal. Drink the broth using a teaspoon, you will drink slowly & you will be able to taste all the other flavors in the broth. It's only for a while. Good luck!