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Thank you everyone who posted! This is exactly what I needed.

I am 6 weeks out and have lost 30lbs. I hit a one week stall at week #2. This group was SUPER helpful in helping me understand they are a natural part of the process. I am currently experiencing a 2-3 week stall. I met with my nutritionalist earlier this week. She said you cannot compare yourself to others when looking at…

Congratulations!! That is an awesome accomplishment!!

Great topic! Thank you! One of my favorites, Unjury plain protein powder. I add a scoop by my smoothies (21 g). When I add oatmeal this week I plan to add a scoop there as well. Lots of options to add it to just about anything and there is no flavor. http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/reg/unflavored_protein.shtml

At the weight loss center that I go too, the fitness advisor spent an hour reviewing all the different options in our class a few weeks back. The fitbit was the #1 choice for cost and options. I got one for Mothers Day. Hope that helps!

Congratulations!! That must have tasted wonderful!! My surgery was on 4/22. Last week I was cleared for refried beans and tofu. Refried beans never tasted that good!!! The tofu with an all zero dressing, also very tasty! I get to add eggs next week. Can't wait!!

First congrats on your surgery!! I'm 3 weeks post-op tomorrow. I highly recommend taking the milk of magnesia if your doctor approves, sooner rather than later. My first BM was at day 7 and I felt like I birthed a 3rd child. It was awful!! I wish I had taken the milk of magnesia earlier. Please don't let yourself get that…

I'm three weeks post-op and my oldest brought me my water bottle filled with water. LOL! Here's to a healthier Mothers Day!!

I agree, My Fitness Pal is the best! I've been using it for over a year and love it. Best of lunchk with your surgery!!

Unjury not injury! Sorry!

Injury makes a plain protein powder with no flavor. You can add it to just about anything, including your yogurt. I purchased it online. Hope that or one of the other ideas help!!

I am 15 days post-op and hit my first stall 5 days ago. Ive dropped a total of 20 as well. Saw my nutritionalist today and she said its very normal. She explained the weight loss is more like a stair case. its not linear. Several group members said the same thing a few weeks back on another post. I feel much better about…

Everyone, Thank you SO much for all the great advice and feedback! Truly appreciate it! Especially the advice on getting the most of out of the first year. That is a very smart plan! I did the shakes for 6 months prior to being approved for surgery. How soon I forgot all the outside flavorings you can add. Thank you for…

Congratulations and best of luck! You will do great! I am 10 days post-op. I had the same fears. I must have asked my husband 5 times before they wheeled me in for surgery if I was making the right decision. He continued to encourage me. I know I did. You can do it! Keep us posted!

My surgeon recommended 2 weeks off min as well. My surgery date was 4/22, so I'm into that second week and yes, you DO need it. I sit at my job, always on the computer or phone. I thought I would be back online the second week. Nope. The biggest issue has been fatigue. You are down to approximately 400-500 calories a day.…

That is an incredible accomplishment!! Congrats!!

Thank you all!! Surgery went great and no nausia which is great! My scan is in a few hours and I've thought about how I'm going to react since that medicine will be the first thing in this new stomach. Going to think positive and pray.