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I am trying to stay positive but 8 days post op and I haven't lost a pound. I came home from the hospital at 200 lbs and here I sit day after day. My Protein intake is about 60g daily and can do almost 50 oz of Water (not easy getting it all in) Besides the Ensure High Protein and water I can't get much else in. Why aren't I losing? I am definitely wonder what I've done to myself, without the positive reinforcement of weight loss it's hard not to get down in the dumps. I go back to work tomorrow and I am looking forward to the distraction.

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Well in the hospital they pump you full of Water. That could be one reason. Dont stress up just yet your body is healing. You just had major surgery and put a lot of stress on your body. Give it time to heal and stay on track with your diet.

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What are the stats on your Protein shakes?

Usually ensure is given to fatten people up.

allons-y

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Hey, sorry you're going through this disappointment. It can't be easy, especially with the expectations we place on ourselves before and after surgery.

I'm a newbie myself so all I can say is "Keep your head up", change will come. It will.

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To sum it all up Relax dont take it the wrong way you might be filled to the brim with gas or like tapsnap said you might be filled with Water retention.Trust me itll come off and dont get worried too quick because you will stall again its normal to stall just have faith enjoy your new life dont over stress yourself about it itll come off eventually it has no choice. ALSO when your not losing pounds you might be just losing inches so verify that too

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I am trying to stay positive but 8 days post op and I haven't lost a pound. I came home from the hospital at 200 lbs and here I sit day after day. My Protein intake is about 60g daily and can do almost 50 oz of Water (not easy getting it all in) Besides the Ensure High Protein and Water I can't get much else in. Why aren't I losing? I am definitely wonder what I've done to myself, without the positive reinforcement of weight loss it's hard not to get down in the dumps. I go back to work tomorrow and I am looking forward to the distraction.

I came home from the hospital 10 lbs heavier than when I went in.. YIKES!!! It took a week, but it and more began coming off. Try to get more Fluid in, water will help flush your system. It will happen.

How are you feeling otherwise?

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Just think that your body is smart enough to hang on to Fluid and nutrients for metabolism and repair. Keep doing what you are doing and don't worry! This is not a drive-thru, it's a long term thing.

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Be positive , :). I always say to myself I'll be the one not to loose weight ! But , am so excited I go nov 19th , there no way your not going to loose your tummy is 4 oz stick with clear ! Good luck!

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I am trying to stay positive but 8 days post op and I haven't lost a pound. I came home from the hospital at 200 lbs and here I sit day after day. My Protein intake is about 60g daily and can do almost 50 oz of Water (not easy getting it all in) Besides the Ensure High Protein and Water I can't get much else in. Why aren't I losing? I am definitely wonder what I've done to myself' date=' without the positive reinforcement of weight loss it's hard not to get down in the dumps. I go back to work tomorrow and I am looking forward to the distraction.[/quote']

Stop drinking the ensure try Eas advantedge shake

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