Not Losing....

[worm2872 635]

No I have a stricture it only gets worst as each day goes by but there is nothing that can be done till next week. I did take a pain Med and so far hasn't made me sick like last time but I made sure I ate something with it this time

Oh honey!! Again? I'm so sorry. Been there and it's awful. Prayers and hugs!

[maria pepe 29]

I appreciate the encouraging words' date=' but I'm getting more and more frustrated with each day that passes without a single pound lost. I know I should stop weighing myself, but I'm afraid I'll show up at my next post-op appointment and STILL have not lost anything.

I know I'm not getting in 64oz of fluids (I really believe that's impossible.. I sipped literally all day long and got 20oz in) but I'm really close on my Protein. I'm taking my Vitamins and am becoming more active with each passing day.

WTH?!?!?[/quote']

I was told to weigh myself 1x a week and stop fixating on the number. I suck ice chips all day long! I carry Water in my car so I am not tempted to buy other drinks while out. 9 months out I start my day with Protein shakes...unjury...30 gram of Protein (1/2 for the day) AND 8 ounces of Fluid all done at the same time! Stall from time to time. Then bam drop up to 10 pounds. I feel better and am more active. Clothes fit better. I am starting to see a skinnier me in the mirror! People keep asking what my goal is meaning a number on the scale. My BMI was 48.1 when I started. My goal BMI of 23 regardless of number on the scale.< /p>

[jodimc 117]

Still stuck in the stall from hell (on day 17 now), but I finally had my husband just hide the scale last night. I couldn't take it anymore. I so wish I could stomach the gosh darn Protein drinks!

[nikkiba75 276]

Still stuck in the stall from hell (on day 17 now)' date=' but I finally had my husband just hide the scale last night. I couldn't take it anymore. I so wish I could stomach the gosh darn Protein drinks![/quote']

I was in a stall for 3 or 4 weeks it will pass

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[Mi2 48]

I am frustrated too. Started liquids on Dec 3 and surgery the 17. I lost the first couple of weeks after surgery and have fluctuated 2 lbs up and down since. Going on week 3. So irritating. I am on reg foods now but stick with foods I was eating before during soft stage so I can add in Protein Powder. About 600 cal. So discouraging. If I'm going to lose most of my weight in the first 6 months as they say, this isn't looking too good. Thanks for letting me vent.

[Dreday1067 7]

Don't think about that scale. Let your clothing be your indicator. I haven't stepped on a scale since my first follow up appointment with my doctor.

[michelecaples 224]

Ive heard a number of people complain about this but in the end they still lose the weight. Worrying just makes you reatin weight. Let the process happen at its own speed

[annalobdell79 5]

I am having this issue. When I was doing my pre op diet, I would lose 10-12 pounds a month. I had my surgery on 12/11/12 and I am down 30 pounds. My first post op appointment I was 274, today, almost 3 weeks later I am 266. 8 pounds in a month? Why did I do this to myself? I feel like I lost more weight before my surgery. So upset.

[maria pepe 29]

I am having this issue. When I was doing my pre op diet' date=' I would lose 10-12 pounds a month. I had my surgery on 12/11/12 and I am down 30 pounds. My first post op appointment I was 274, today, almost 3 weeks later I am 266. 8 pounds in a month? Why did I do this to myself? I feel like I lost more weight before my surgery. So upset.[/quote']

Relax and breathe! Journal what you eat. Make sure you are getting your Protein 1st. Then your fluids. Move. I attend support groups. Everyone stall or slows. Your body needs to adjust to the changes. I go through periods were the scale doesn't move. The fit of my clothes changes then like magic the weight drops again. For the 1st time in over 20 years I am under 200. Solidly in the 100's!!!! If i could have done it without the surgery I would have. I couldn't and I had the surgery to save my knee. So far the benefits far out weigh any passing doubts on my part. I have to remember feelings are not facts. The fact is I made a life altering decision for my long term health. Do I question it? Hell yes! Do I believe I I made the right choice? Absolutely! Do it again? In a heartbeat! I just went through a down time...I had to buy new bras that fit and all my ' maybe someday I'll wear them again clothes' are too big. I had to go try clothes on...scary! I kept drifting to the big girl side. Today I can fit in clothes with no w after the size and they look good! Hang in. Trust that you made the right choice for your own health. We don't do this because we got nothing better to do on a Saturday night.