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I guess I've hit a bit of a "stall". For the last two weeks or so I've been up and down between 251lbs to 256lbs. I have been adding just a bit more carbs but trying to stick to around 800-900 calories. I was getting in over 100g of protein daily so I thought I would adjust to lower protein and add more carbs. I do find I am hungry more often and wonder if it's due to the carbs? I think I'll re-adjust and pull back a bit and just get more protein in. I spent a few hours in the ER Friday night but not due to surgery. I had something called Pleuritis or Pleurisy . I had never heard about it before but it's an inflammation of the surface of the lung tissue. Thought I was having a heart attack because it was severe chest pain and traveled to my left shoulder and down my arm. I have pain meds and anti-biotics because my white blood count was high. Hair is falling out like crazy just like most others. I do have long hair but I guess as a dude it wouldn't be so bad if I had to buzz it off. Would have to go bald though as there seems to be bald spots right now so just a buzz would look crazy but funny. Maybe I'll do it just to embarass the kids. HaHa. I've been wanting to add amino acid powder to my daily shakes and I did notice they one I've looking at has L-Lysine. It says 5g though and when I compared it to the "Thorne l-Lysine" @nibble posted it's quite a bit more. Recommended use is 2-3 pills a day @ 500mg per pill (or 1000-1500mg) and the 5g in the powder translates to 5000mg per serving. Is that too much? Or with our absorption rate would it be lower anyway? I havn't used anything yet anyway so hopefully getting something will help. December 12th will be 5 months and I'm at a loss of about 90lbs since surgery.

My dr's is always off compared to mine at home but what does it matter. Your weight is moving in the right direction. Just wait until you hit a stall or gain, that's when you should feel just a little aggravated. Keep in mind this is a long journey and you have to take it as it comes and learn from it. Continue to follow what you know to do and in the end you will have success.

Body Fortress Isolate powder (Vanilla). Great tasting and the price is right at just under $20 at Walmart. You can add more or less liquids to counter the amount of sweetness.

That really sucks but don't let it bum you out. I'm sure it's something they can correct and soon enough you'll be re-scheduled. Might be something better to have been found now and taken care of. Keep your head up!!!

Congrats!!!! and Good Luck!!!!! Stay strong during the diet, it could get tough at times depending it consists of. Reach out if you need encouragement.

Even if it is only the weight equivalent the thought of losing a "penis" is terrifying....but Current weight loss. I guess this is a bit more exciting. 2lbs= a rack of baby back ribs 3lbs= an average human brain 5lbs= a chihuahua 6lbs= a human's skin 10lbs= chemical additives a human consumes each year 16lbs= a sperm whale's brain 40lbs= an average human leg 44lbs= an elephant's heart

@Martha88 It's a normal feeling for right now. You will feel it more often than not. Sometimes from eating too fast, sometimes from eating too much and sometimes from food that is to heavy. As your body heals and adjusts the feeling will not be as extreme. 4 months out I get the feeling when I eat too much but it doesn't happen often as I've learned my limits. Heavy foods sometimes still do it as well. Don't rush things and listen to your body. As time goes on things will work out and you'll feel "normal" again. Congrats and Good Luck!!!

Way to go man, doing great !!! Congrats on your success!!!!

Looking GREAT!!! Excellent accomplishment for 10 weeks!!!!!

Looks like a father son photo. How did you lose weight and get younger. Great PICS brother, you look great and must feel amazing!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

I see what your saying and am more than guilty of preaching what has been taught to me. I don't think anyone here wants anyone else to "be perfect" exactly. I think what is going on is sometimes we need to have it repeated to us so we can break our old habits. By reading it so many times over and over and over again by so many different people, some new to surgery and those far along the journey, it can sometimes come across the wrong way. Especially being something we read with no human emotion expressed behind it. For me introducing some of the things that are a "no-no" has not worked out so well. I tell myself I can have this because it will be in moderation and it will help me control it. Next thing you know I had a whole slice of pizza that's way over in calories. Or drank that pint of vodka that was an empty 400+ calories. I'm learning this new way of life as it comes at me. It may not be the same for others but for me I have to appreciate all the posts from those wanting us to "be perfect". Regardless of how those posts are meant, what matters is how I perceive it. I don't know how long it will take for me to completely break the habits or get to the point where I can control what I consume AT ALL TIMES but I now know the path I have to stick to, to try and get there. I will do my best to perfectly stick to the plan that was put in front of me to follow and hopefully one day I'll have good habits that are unbreakable like the $hitty ones I've been following to this point.

I salute you that are doing this solo. I don't know if I would have had the strength both physically or mentally to go through with it. Although I cannot offer an physical assistance I will offer any support otherwise that I can. I wish the best to you all!!!

Challenge Starting weight: 260.8lbs Current weight lost: 118/ 82lbs Losing or maintaining weight: Losing Fitness/exercise goal: Start

Happy B-Day man!!! Hope you have/had a GREAT day!!!

North Edison NJ Here. Lost my walking buddy when school started and wife had to go back to work. Havn't stuck with it at all. I know the weather sucks but basically starting at 0 so I'm a good match for someone who is just out of surgery or been out for a while. I have a treadmill and weights but have to organize the garage to set it all up.

Congrats to you on your sleeve!!! Welcome to the site and BEST TO YOU on your recovery and journey!!!!!

You came across a great site if you are in need of support. There are plenty of folks here that will love you like family even though they may never meet you in person. Stick around, ask questions, post your concerns and you will for sure get feedback. Congrats on your surgery and Best to you on your journey.

Been falling back into old habits myself these last few weeks. Started off with a pint. Only drank half and felt "great". Finished the other half the next day and same. Repeated again a few days later. Then moved onto a 1.75ml bottle thinking it'll last me waaaay longer and wind up cheaper. Well it lasted longer but my intake increased quite a bit. and started feeling like **** the next morning. Of course I had to finish the bottle because my brain works that way when it comes to alcohol. I've done great up to this point since surgery not drinking but old habits die hard. For me I think the only way to avoid it is to stay away from it completely. I can't have it in the house otherwise it will be in a glass and being consumed. Pre surgery I was drinking a 1.75 sized bottle every two nights. That was for at least a year long period. I can't remember how many years it's been I've had an issue but this surgery was a way to help me kick it. The way I've felt over the last few months is amazing. I thought I'd never feel like this again. It's way to important to me now to give it up. I always said I'd never completely quit drinking but I think that's the only way I can be successful. Never saw myself as an AA type of guy so couldn't bring myself to ever going but being here helps tons even though the support here is not for this issue. You've got my support as much as you need it. If you need an ear to bother DON'T hesitate to hit me up. Best of luck to all of us fighting this battle as well!!!

GREAT progress. Congrats on the success. You look REALLY good.

Fell into a rabbit hole last night. Actually had to close the window to stop cap'ing these. That one is a really GREAT one.

Happy Surgiversary and Congrats on your success!!!! Welcome to the forum.