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[judy47 0]

I had my sleeve gastrectomy May 19, 2010, so am almost 7 weeks out. I'm disappointed that I have not lost any weight since the week after I got home. I lost 30 lbs. immediately after surgery, then another 4 or 5 lbs. the next week, regained that again, but no more since then. I journal everything I eat, and count Protein grams. I'm currently at 50-70 per day. I am more active than I have been for many years, and get in about 15 mintues of walking at the end of the day. I am thrilled about getting off most of my meds for Water retention, blood pressure, & all diabetes meds including insulin. I feel so much better being off those pills! But, I'm at a plateau and wondering if it will pass or if I need to make more changes.

[CraftyChristie 62]

Hi Judy ~ try not to be discouraged!! I think honestly the huge amount you lost right away has a lot to do with it. I am May 20th so we are right on track with each other and I've lost 41 lbs, just in a different way. 18 first week, then 10 over the next 2 weeks, then 5, then I stalled for a bit, then 4, then 3. Every time you lose 20-30 lbs your body takes a while to adjust before moving on.

If you really think you may need changes, examine your calories (should be 600-800 a day the first year) that's net calories meaning if you exercise and burn 200, then you should eat 800-1000 so that you net 600-800. You can always try upping your exercise also. I have been doing 30-60 mins 4-5 days a week.

Just hang in there - it will work!

Also congrats on getting off all the meds!!