Thanks for the support from everyone. The scale is moving again. Yes, I know I shouldn't weigh everyday but I just can't resist. I have hated the scale for nearly all my life and now it's kind of a friend. For those in stalls, hope yours ends soon. Carol

I also gained a lb when it was my time of the month. And actually, right before that I plateaued and the scale didn't move for like 5 days. I did NOT panic! I know I am going to be successful. If you tell yourself you are going to fail, and that this surgery won't work for you, then all it does is cause mental anguish. If you are eating right, and EXERCISING, then this should work. Don't freak out but give yourself kudos. Don't get me wrong, though! I had the thought that my surgeon didn't really perform the surgery on me, and I wasn't going to lose weight. Okay, maybe that's a delusion, LOL. But it's true, that's what I thought. I had to talk myself out of that one! Next funky thought of mine was the same as yours, "This surgery isn't going to work for me." I even know of someone who had the surgery and didn't get all trim and slim. She DID lose weight, and I just told myself to shut the h*ll up and quit tripping on the stupid stuff. Pat yourself on the back, feed your brain good messages, keep a positive attitude and follow the diet and exercise plan. YOU CAN DO THIS!! UTE_NDN

Hi. I must say that all my hunger is head hunger, except for a few times when I don't eat for like hours. I find that after 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours, I do get really hungry. So I've been trying to make sure I eat every 4 hours. But as I said, my hunger is head hunger. I will wander into the kitchen and open the fridge and think, "Hmm...what is there in here for me?" Then I realize what I'm doing and close that fridge door! I am also a tea drinker, and I've been adding milk, which helps my protein intake. NOTHING makes me sick or ill. I have not vomited or gotten nauseated at all since my surgery--one month tomorrow. I do not crave sweets and won't go there. However, all this is due to how I was BEFORE the surgery. I have always had an iron stomach, and nothing has changed. Also before the surgery I was never a big sweet eater--candies, cookies, cakes, etc. Just didn't like 'em. NEwayz, I thought I would throw in the "head hunger" issue just in case some of you are suffering from that like I am. Also, make sure to drink and drink and drink between your meals. Sometimes we may think we are hungry, but really we are thirsty. Oh yeah, my doc told me that we should be losing an average of 20 lbs a month for the first three months, so if you are close to that, you are on target. I wish you continued success and a downward spiral on the scale UTE_NDN

Hi Traci I eat 2oz (1/4 cup) 5 times a day.. 6, 9, 12, 3, 6 70% (3 tbls) protein & 30% (1 tbls) veggies I was told the constant nourishment keeps your blood sugar stable and your metabolism going. I was also told to never "drink" my calories..its too easy to take in too many. Hope that helps! Good Luck! Stephanie

Speak to your nutritionist. Your blood sugar may be low. My nutritionist says I have to eat six small meals a day. A meal could be a glass of milk. Good luck. Hugs, Trish