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How did you get past it? I know part of my issue is Protein intake. I can't eat much at a time so it's hard to get it all in. I also am running out of ideas for Breakfast. I just started some solids this week (fish, tuna, canned chicken, etc). I am not complaining at all...I am down 20 pounds which is amazing but I want to make sure I am doing everything I can to lose and still follow the plan! I didn't have the surgery just to find ways to cheat so any suggestions on the right way to kick start the weight loss again?

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Hang in there. Don't weigh yourself often, maybe once a week. And focus on a heathly diet, not weight lost.

I was sleeved Feb 25th and lost 13 pounds the first week, following 17 from my preop diet. Then I stalled for THREE WEEKS! Talk about depressing, reading about those who lost 100 pounds in 5 days, lol. Much of the result is up to your biology. I stalled for about three weeks, then I lost 2, then 7 in a week, then a few more, then 0..... I weigh again tomorrow.

After 8 weeks my total is 48 pounds. Probably not breaking any records, but I think we have to remember it is an individual journey. I have struggled with it too.

I thought the first month was the hardest. If you have Protein Shakes, add some whey to them. There is a strawberry one that really enhances the flavor in a shake. Also, try making a quiche. I put bacon and sausage (both finely chopped) in mine, and ate it for several meals a day for several days. It felt great to finally eat some real food!

I'm sure others will comment and I hope to learn from their experience too.

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Thanks for posting this! I'm at 3 weeks tomorrow and nervous it will happen to me!

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