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I tried to prepare myself this am when I steppe son the scales- in fact- I missed my weekly weigh in by two days because I figured his would be when that stall everyone talks about would begin and I was trying to mentally prepare myself... Thought I was ready- but I guess I wasn't--- at three weeks post surgery I had lost 18 pounds and I was really happy with that- I weighed today ( 4 weeks and two days post surgery) and it's the exact same

I knows all about stalls and everything. Ut man it really hurts to see that number. I know it's a marathon and not a sprint but my brain just cannot see how I can eat how little I do and not lose weight. It's so shocking

Thanks for listening- just needed some support

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@@tenseintexas Just think - 18 lbs in 3 weeks - that's an incredible loss! When have you ever done that before - and managed to keep it off?? Your body needs time to adjust. Just stick with your plan - meet your Protein and Water goals and the weight will come off again! Measure yourself and watch your body changing - even though the scale might not be moving right now!!! Stay strong!!!

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@@tenseintexas I know how you feel, but I'm learning to trust the process. I was sleeved May 23/16 and I'm 40lbs down. I have gone through several stalls already and each one I think "this is it, all this for 20...30..40lb's etc." But then suddenly I will drop 4-5lbs more. Hang in there, it will come! Your doing great!!

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The weight doesn't fall off. Please start living your life, eat right, and ditch the scale. Put it on a shelf and weigh monthly if it bothers you so much. In one year, if you follow your plan, you will be amazed at your results!!!

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Pay attention to your carbs and portions. Every month i go up a couple of pounds and then go back down. I do usr my scale nearly every day it keeps me motivated do if I'm up. I watch what i eat for a couple of days. I may even go back to my soft food diet for a couple of days. Also if you are experiencing heart ???? your portions are likely to big. Sometimes i have tho eat my meals in 2 shifts half now and the other half o.k. an hour or so. Drink drink drink nest of luck.

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Pay attention to your carbs and portions. Every month i go up a couple of pounds and then go back down. I do use my scale nearly every day it keeps me motivated do if I'm up. I watch what i eat for a couple of days. I may even go back to my soft food diet for a couple of days. Also if you are experiencing heart burn your portions are likely to big. Sometimes i have tho eat my meals in 2 shifts half now and the other half o.k. an hour or so. Drink drink drink best of luck.

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I tried to prepare myself this am when I steppe son the scales- in fact- I missed my weekly weigh in by two days because I figured his would be when that stall everyone talks about would begin and I was trying to mentally prepare myself... Thought I was ready- but I guess I wasn't--- at three weeks post surgery I had lost 18 pounds and I was really happy with that- I weighed today ( 4 weeks and two days post surgery) and it's the exact same

I knows all about stalls and everything. Ut man it really hurts to see that number. I know it's a marathon and not a sprint but my brain just cannot see how I can eat how little I do and not lose weight. It's so shocking

Thanks for listening- just needed some support

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I think you're doing great. 4 weeks 2 days total, and you're down 18 lbs. To lose two pounds a week, one has to cut their calories by 1000 per day and you're averaging ~4.5 lbs a week. I think that's incredible. Hang in there emotionally, we're all going through this together. *hugs*

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I'm in the same boat! I am about 5 weeks out, lost 18 lbs and then I've stalled for the past week and a half! It's been so frustrating. I'm trying to just embrace it, keep following the plan, and not worry...but it's easier said than done!

I did take measurements and noticed some losses there, so that's good.

But hey, I'm still at the lowest I've been at since at least 2007. Focus on the positive!!

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I feel the same I had rny on the 14.05.16 and from the day of my operation until date I only lost 66 pounds. I know it seems a lot but I can't help feeling I could have done better. Or I don't know...I m dissapointed.

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