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My surgery was on December 21, about six weeks ago. In the first month I lost approximately 35 lbs. In the last two weeks, nothing.

I know from reading posts on this forum and from chatting with the nutritionist at my surgeon's office that this is expected. Logically, I get it. Doesn't make it much easier, but I get it.

How did you get over the hump and start losing again? Any tips or tricks to help my body get through this would be most appreciated. Thanks!

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I'm going on the liquid diet for a couple of days. Hopefully, this wil get things going...good luck!

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I had taken my measurements per surgery and when the scale stops moving I do new measurements! Every time I have lost inches! If your close ate getting looser then all is good! Body needs to readjust to the quick weight loss! It's all good despite the little frustrations!

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Should say clothes lol

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I too am an a 4 week stall, and I'm very frustrated. I started working out yesterday, so hopefully that will help me get over this stall. Emotionally, I want to start cheating, because the scale is not moving, but that's the behaviour that got me heavy to start with. So I perservere. I'm thinking of doing liquids for the next 3 days too like the post above.

Good luck and hang in there.

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I had my sleeve done on dec 20 and have been stalled for about 4 weeks also :( it's so frustrating! I know in the long run I will be happy I did this for myself but right now not so much! I start at the gym Monday so I'm hoping that helps! Good luck all!!

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I really don't think going back to liquids is a good idea. We are supposed to be training our tummies to tolerate regular food.

I was also stalled briefly (about a week or so, but seemed like forever). My NP suggested being strict about making sure I got 64 or more oz of Fluid per day and adding more exercise. Try examining your daily habits- fluids, exercise, menus, maybe there's something you can tweak slightly to get the scale moving again- even the littlest change/or improvement to your routine can help!

-Kendra

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