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I am 3wks po (sleeve) and lost 10 lbs the first week after surgery but nothing since then. I've been feeling pretty good and was advanced to soft foods by day 8. I'm consuming 60-90 g Protein and 800-900 calories/day along with 40-60 oz of Water (logging everything on MyFitnessPal). Appointment with Nut is not for a couple more weeks. I'm losing precious time here and wondering if I should revert back to the liquid diet to make some progress before meeting with the Nut. Has anyone else struggled with this? Any advice?

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I've seen enough people post similar to think that this is normal -

How often do you eat?

I have Breakfast, a snack, lunch, a snack, dinner. and if I do a second walk another snack before bead. Protein first, then some veg or fruit.

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Google "three week stall."

You're right on schedule.

:)

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also let me add. the NUT is on your team. they should not judge you - they are there to help you tweak and know what to eat, because we all need to learn how to eat for our new tummy.

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Oh goodness. I feel you! Lost 15 lbs to start and then it sloooooooowed! I was completely frustrated but decided my body needed to adjust and I would not watch the scale. Best decision ever. At three weeks post op had my BMI checked at the gym- down 5 points! But the scale really wasn't moving. That said, I've dropped another 6 pounds this week. My nut said everyone is different. May not see a move then a week later wake up 10 lbs less. Keep rocking this!

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Thanks all for your feedback. It's very helpful to know this is somewhat normal. I'll keep going as-is until I meet with my Nut for modifications. I sure look forward to this passing soon as it's affecting my sunny disposition.

To answer your question Christinamo7 about frequency of eating, I've put it all in a spreadsheet so I can stay on track with my food and Water. I have the standard 3 meals per day plus Protein for Snacks between meals and Water intake. I feel like I'm constantly putting something in my mouth these days, i.e. food, water, foot etc.

Thanks again ; )

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This is so normal, there should be and entire website on the "three week stall." Mine hit at 8 days. So frustrating, but completely normal.

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