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So I’m barely three weeks out and hit a stall as early as the second week.... I only lost like 6 lbs the first week and one pound the second week... gained a pound mid third week and then lost it.... but that’s it! I think my surgeon didn’t calibrate me properly... I asked for maximum restriction (bougie 32) and he said that was too much for me... he said he would probably do a 36... I’m concerned it’s not enough restriction I can eat almost normal so I must exercise a lot of willpower... I feel so frustrated and defeated... I feel like this is just another hard diet to do and I’m right back at the same place like when I would diet, stall, binge and on and on we go.... I weigh 198.8 and that’s were it seems to want to stay...

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it's way too early to wave the white flag. Most of us don't hit that point for months - and some up to two years (depending on your starting BMI). You're likely in a stall. Almost all of us hit our first major stall within the first month after surgery. They usually last 1-3 weeks. Mine was weeks 2 & 3. During week 4, I dropped like 6-8 lbs within a couple of days. Just stick to your program - it'll eventually break and you'll be on your way again.

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Dear catwoman7, thank you for your kind reply... I guess it’s that saboteur in me saying I will never lose the weight no matter what I do... I’m consuming 650-800 cal a day which is wayyy less than what I used to eat but my body is fighting it every step of the way... I’m glad to hear I’m not alone in this, I was starting to feel like a real freak... :(..... cheers!

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