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[bandita 16]

Yes i have read a thousand posts on the commonality of stalls. I started my journey on aug 13 th and surgery was on aug 27th. I am down a total of 23 lbs of which 9 have been post surgery. I am at 235.5...235.5....235.5....235.5....235.5....235.5 i am going to pull my hair out. I put the scale away...but that only lasted for a day. I am using fitness pal and getting right around 800 cal a day, i started walking a little but still to afraid and weak to work up a sweat. If this stall doesnt break soon....i just might! UGH!!!!!!!!!!

[MG in SD 75]

You will be ok. It's only been a couple of weeks since surgery for you and things will start moving. I tried to keep away from the scale as much as I could the first few weeks. At first, you are bloated from surgical gasses, then your body acclamates, and then you lose! Stay positive, it works. I promise.

[Giselle3264 175]

If you're getting all your fluids, getting your Protein in the range it needs to be, watching your carbs level, and keeping the sodium in check, I suggest you give the walking a bit more effort. You don't have to work up a sweat immediately but keep building the speed and distance. The exercise will actually help you not feel so weak. Good luck and keep us posted!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Read the link in my sig. It's a great article about stalls.

[Doreykn 113]

Between the Vitamins & walking it does help with the energy... It takes time, but when you start to lose, it does come off fast. Just follow ALL the drs, orders... Get your fluids & Protein in & WALK, WALK, WALK.... Can't stress that enough! Good luck & don't be discouraged.