July 30th is the day! Who is with me?

[Bea Amaya 859]

Hang in there Dawn...I have just moved out of my stall and am seeing the scale moving again. It's all very exciting, but now that I've seen these horrible stalls in action, I know to just take it easy when the next one comes and ride it out; I've learned from experience now that it's just a part of the process of becoming. Here's hoping you get your joy back (see regular scale victories) soon!

[Living Lean 13 2]

Still stalled too, but seeing changes in body. My PA told me to go back to two days of liquid to break the stall. Going to try that one.

[snochick2005 172]

Another suggestion I've heard for stalls is to make sure you mix up your diet. Don't eat the same things everyday because your metabolism can get used to it... Thats what I have started trying to do anyways and I had a change in the scale this morning :-) fingers crossed it keeps moving!

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[Taels2013 33]

July 30 here too. I've lost about 28 lbs so far. I'm not able to eat very much at all. The surgeon said to,just make sure I take the bariatric Vitamins and drink the Protein. He also said to not worry about the 60g of protein rule. Shoot for 40. I don't eat the same things everyday because once I eat something that makes me feel,terrible, I cannot look at the food again. I can't eat meats but can get down saltines and slider carbs, no problem. I notice if I do eat some saltines out of desperation to get something solid in me, my sleeve feels soothed, not rumbling and acidic. I had a small,piece of fish tonight. About two ounces. This awful thick,saliva kept filling my mouth and i felt Like was going to choke. It was so stuck. Nose ran like crazy too. I ended up vomiting. Just horrible. The surgeon said I will not die from not eating very much and to take advantage of this time as this when ill lose the most weight.

[Bea Amaya 859]

So sorry to hear that you're struggling, Taels. Here's hoping that your system settles out soon and can begin establishing a more "normal" pattern of eating. I like your surgeon's target of 40g of Protein, by the way. That's so much easier to hit than 60g or more. Hang in there, and the best of luck on your progress!

[Dawnyellow 80]

July 30 here too. I've lost about 28 lbs so far. I'm not able to eat very much at all. The surgeon said to,just make sure I take the bariatric Vitamins and drink the Protein. He also said to not worry about the 60g of Protein rule. Shoot for 40. I don't eat the same things everyday because once I eat something that makes me feel,terrible, I cannot look at the food again. I can't eat meats but can get down saltines and slider carbs, no problem. I notice if I do eat some saltines out of desperation to get something solid in me, my sleeve feels soothed, not rumbling and acidic. I had a small,piece of fish tonight. About two ounces. This awful thick,saliva kept filling my mouth and i felt Like was going to choke. It was so stuck. Nose ran like crazy too. I ended up vomiting. Just horrible. The surgeon said I will not die from not eating very much and to take advantage of this time as this when ill lose the most weight.

I'm so sorry! That sounds horrible. Do you take antacids still? I'm still taking them everyday.

[Taels2013 33]

I do take Prevacid, twice a day. I'm just having the hardest time with solid foods. I eat very slowly, small bites. Still food feels stuck in my throat and get the horrible slime. I think I need to back off and go back to super soft food for another week and try again with solids. Who knows. I've not lost 30 pounds in a very long time so all of this struggle is nothing. I know I will be fine with time. And, like my doctor said, I'm not going to starve to death as long as I drink the Protein and be vigilant about the daily Vitamins.< /p>

[Justkeepswimming37 31]

I'm experiencing my first stall and it bites! I knew it was coming and know it will pass but I am particularly pouty this morning as I hopped on the scale and am up almost 4 lbs. WTH! It was about 2 a couple of days ago and I was not expecting this. I feel a little bloated so I hope it's Water weight. I am going to try to drink extra water, really watch what I'm eating and stay off the scale for a few days. It's hard for me, I've always wanted to self destruct when I've slowed in weight loss in the past. I already feel myself craving stuff I shouldn't have. It's way too early in the game for me to start playing these mind games with myself. Sleeve sisters send your strength my way.

[Bea Amaya 859]

I'm experiencing my first stall and it bites! I knew it was coming and know it will pass but I am particularly pouty this morning as I hopped on the scale and am up almost 4 lbs. WTH! It was about 2 a couple of days ago and I was not expecting this. I feel a little bloated so I hope it's Water weight. I am going to try to drink extra Water, really watch what I'm eating and stay off the scale for a few days. It's hard for me, I've always wanted to self destruct when I've slowed in weight loss in the past. I already feel myself craving stuff I shouldn't have. It's way too early in the game for me to start playing these mind games with myself. Sleeve sisters send your strength my way.

Hang in there, sweetie...I feel your pain. For the first time since surgery I too have seen increases of a couple of pounds and you're right...it bites. My last stall (yes, I've already had one) was a little over 2 weeks in duration. I'm a week and a few days into this one already. I like your plan of making some small changes to see if you can get past it as I've also tried some of the same things (and am waiting to see success). Anyway, here's hoping your stall ends soon and you begin dropping again. I just wanted to let you know you are not alone.

[Justkeepswimming37 31]

Thanks for the nice words. I wish you the best too. It's so nice to have every bodies support. I think this group of 7/30 sleevers is the greatest.

[Living Lean 13 2]

These stalls are so frustrating. Still trying to convince myself that all will be ok. Clothes are looser, but the scale is not being kind. Hang in there everyone.

[Justkeepswimming37 31]

I finally broke my stall. Whew, almost 3 weeks of doing nothing or gaining a couple of lbs, I finally saw the scale move! During the stall I was up a few lbs. and now this morning I was down, actually down .8 from my lowest prior to the stall. I am hoping I will keep losing now. How's everyone else doing?

[Dawnyellow 80]

I lost 29 lbs. the first month and 12 the second. This month I am much much slower. I'm glad to be down but I'm jealous of the speed others are losing

[Justkeepswimming37 31]

I lost 29 lbs. the first month and 12 the second. This month I am much much slower. I'm glad to be down but I'm jealous of the speed others are losing <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

41 lbs is awesome! You're doing great! I'm right with you though, it's hard seeing all the speedy losers.