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First it is normal for the weight loss to slow down. Second like the other people have said you're trading fat for muscles. Third the increased muscles are increasing your metabolism burning more calories. The scales don't reflect this shift. Randy

Thaeda, I use self hypnosis it only takes 10 to 15 minutes. I close my eyes take 10 deep breaths letting it out as slowly as I can. Mentality I go to a place I like. Then I feel the warmth of the sun on my face. The mist of the water fall and the smells of the flowers. The whole time focused on breathing slowly and deep.…

I think not stressing is the key, so if that is once a month so be it. When I was into the Dr every 90 days I only weighed their. I only go to the Dr every 6 months now, also I'm just at maintenance now. This change has me weighing daily but not stressing, I know with the strength training and aerobics have changed my…

Yes, and my Dr and I think it is blood pressure but not getting enough water can cause The same thing. Randy

I'm excited for you

That is not uncommon just keep up with your water Randy

I hope you have as good of a experience as I had

You can and will do this. Some Dr have a pre op diet most don't. AS you go along you will hear 36 to 64 oz of water a day. Also you will hear a lot about protein first. I recommend starting now your protein need is current weight X 0.3 In milligrams. Calories to maintain your current weight just add a 0 example 300 lb is…

We have to be careful with NSAIDs because of having small stomachs. Like many medications a portion is destroyed by digestive acid In the stomach, we can get a high dose that way. NSAIDs are damaging to the small intestine and can lead to bleeding. Randy

Toddlers don't understand why, be creative hold them and then stand up carieing the weight but not lifting it. The difference is the pressures in your thoracic cavity. Randy (registered nurse)

I didn't use it much in the first few weeks, but after that I use it every day. Both to track my food and this group as a support. Randy

Very interesting thank you

We are stressing our bodies and due to that fact our immune systems are weeker, I have had the same problem. Randy

Blind means not checking placement: is this a problem? not really, the medical professionals who are qualified to insert a gastric tube know to not force it. Randy (registered nurse)

Me too

This is a awkward subject for us and them depending on state of mind any comments can be be taken wrong. I have the glass is half full approach thinking most people are well intending. Randy

I'm 8 months out and have lost 100# so far would like to lose 10 more. My NUT said I'm on maintenance now and to start with 1200 calories, keep up my exercise program and weigh once a week. My weight went down a pound or two then up 5 pounds. The increased weight bummed me out, but then back down to where I started. We'll…

Outstanding great news :)

I had trouble with getting enough water for the first 4 weeks just felt full and could only do a table spoon at a time. But that didn't last now I'm 8 months out and getting the water no problem the protein no problem, it's time for vegetables.

Weeziebeth, I'm hearing you say your afraid of failure and that your reaching out for help and frustrated with not getting the support your needing? Is this correct? I have struggled with the same problem and my psychologist was the help that worked. I needed success so badly that I wanted precise instructions and didn't…

I have had hypercholesterolemia for 40+ years without medications in the low 400's. I was talking metformin 2000 mg a day and two different blood pressure pills. At my two week follow up I dropped the metformin, and one of the BP pills. Now at 8 months out I have dropped all of the BP pills. My cholesterol medications are…

First the stitches will dissolve in time, your body will heal with or without them. Torn stitches heal a slight bit slower. At your two week follow up you were healed enough for exercise. The rules are if it hurts don't do that, we just need to listen to our bodies. itching and pulling sensations are normal. Randy…

I agree with the other people here, get lab's and your water. Low water intake can cause fatigue and light headed feeling, tired is similar so that could be it. Randy (registered nurse)

I watched the video and this Dr is consistent with my Dr and most of the people on this list. Every Dr can pursue his own theory that's what it means to practice medicine. Most Dr's work collaboratively with each other to establish best practices. What I heard very clearly was we are all different and to listen to our…

You have received a lot of good information here. I would add to ask your Dr about antacids postoperative, the acid can make hunger feeling. Most of us feed thirst with food and not the water our bodies wanted, the full stomach suppressed the thirst. I've started trying water first and see if I'm still hungry, it has…

You will do great Monday and I'm glad everything is coming together for you. Write back when you're up to it after your procedure. Randy

Once again Thaeda is right on point your doing well. Don't worry so much about the scale it will come around. The muscles your building will make maintenance a lot easier.

I agree with the other people that you are doing well at this point don't worry about calories yet. You will most likely get to the 1000 a day soon enough. Until then water first then protein.

I can understand the dating problem, I'm glad not to be single. But my life experience tells me to keep looking. The best answer I've heard is your going to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a Prince. My wife is heavy and over 60 like me but I've always told her that I love her just the way she is. To me she is the…

Okay you can change your weight by 3 pounds easy. 24 hours before the weight check put on heavy sweats and rain suit, go walking around the whole day. You will loose several pounds of water. This is not a healthy practice but one that athletes often use to make the weight check. Randy