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My surgery was on June 7th. I lost 10 pounds pre surgery and 10 pounds since. But, this week the scale hasn't moved at all. I am journaling my food and being pretty strict on calories (like less than 700 a day. I can't really eat more than that). Plus, I have kicked my walking up a notch. But the scale is not budging. The only thing I know that is not helping is I still pretty constipated and have to take DulcoEase every second day just to go. I still have some side pain so I take the pain meds at night. That is still messing with my regularity, I know. I am terrified that I spent all this money, worked so hard to stick to the plan...what if this doesn't work for me?

I was the same. But I met with my doctor and she encouraged me to really listen to my body. I was trying to eat at certain common meal times...and wasn't losing weight and having major hiccups. She basically said I was overeating even though I was eating less than 800 calories. I did what she asked because I wasn't hungry it was just my habit to have lunch at 12. And, I always stopped immediately when the hiccups came and didn't try to finish it in an hour like I was doing before. Plus, I stopped trying to eat breakfast. I am always nauseous in the morning. So, I stick to coffee and have a shake mid-morning. I didn't see how a body could survive on so little calories. But that is the glory of the surgery...for a short time we can and we can capitalize on those "non-hungry" months. Happy to say since making those changes I have dropped 10 pounds. Keep the faith and listen to your body. Best of luck friend.

Any one have any issues with Goody's Powder? It's always been my go to for a headache. But, I just took one and vomited it all up. I hope it was because of the water I used to wash it down. Maybe a bigger swallow than I could handle. After...I feel better besides the headache. I haven't noticed any other issues with medicine. Interested in if any others have had issues with medicines that I should be aware of. Thanks. For information, I am 4 weeks post op.

The scale started moving again. I met with my doctor this week and she was great with tips. Part of this journey is definitely retraining the brain. One of my issues...its noon...time for lunch. But she talked to me about really listening to my body. Am I hungry or am I eating out of habit? Glad to report that the scale is moving again! More important than that...I am feeling motivated. Thanks for the support.

Thanks for all the support! This forum is amazing and just the rally and insight I needed.

I totally understand. My surgery was on June 7th. I lost 10 pounds pre surgery and 10 pounds since. But, this week the scale hasn't moved at all. I am journaling my food and being pretty strict on calories (like less than 700 a day. I can't really eat more than that). Plus, I have kicked my walking up a notch. But the scale is not budging. The only thing I know that is not helping is I still pretty constipated and have to take DulcoEase every second day just to go. I still have some side pain so I take the pain meds at night. That is still messing with my regularity, I know. I am terrified that I spent all this money, worked so hard to stick to the plan...what if this doesn't work for me?