when does the restriction begin, after the swelling goes down??

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

On day 4 after being sleeved. You guys have helped more than you can imagine.

God bless!

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[M2G 1,836]

Those are soft Proteins, but since you are only 5 weeks out I say it's fair you are still eating those. It's good to be careful around this timeframe. You may not yet be ready for dense Proteins.< /strong>

You might do better with measuring your portions. Maybe measure out half cup portion instead of eating the whole cup if you feel you are eating too much. OUr tummies are very small and you will feel satisfied with that. Also, adding in the veggies will help a lot! They are packed with nutrients and the calories are very low.

I think your hunger does stem from not taking PPI's. I would definitely ask about that.

All the best!

Totally agree Irene! I still use soft-proteins as my go-to source and I'm 6 weeks out today. I am just taking it slow. Good luck w/your appt. today!

[seattle sleeve 1]

I'm at a stall too...didn't lose any weight from week 2 to 3 which was very frustrating. I've decided to do low-carb for the week to see if I can kick myself into gear. Also I've adjusted the incline on my treadmill so my walks are more strenuous. Your body can't maintain on the few calories you put in, so have faith that you'll break the plateau, but you do have to put a bit of effort in to do it!

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Thank you LilMissDiva. I have already gained a tremendous amount of info, help and just great advice.

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