This is my first post into this board. I had my surgery on the 15th of August. Since then, I have not had any of this "foamie" business, one dumping experience, and now I am at a stall. I have lost somewhere between 35 and 40 lbs ( i dont use my scale very often) and eat 80 percent protein. Im on solid foods, and have only really had a problem with sugar and poultry. is anyone else stalling? I am walking a lot, at least an additional mile or so each day, and now I have started to lift 3lb weights to try to avoid bat wings. Can anyone suggest some ways to jumpstart my loss again? -Misty

Chris I had surgery on August 1st and went through the same issue at one point. I finally figured out that my wieght loss is on a "cycle" if you will I will lose almost a pound a day - for about 10 days. Then for about a week I will maintain that weight. The next week - I will bounce around (about 5 pounds up/down). then the cycle will start all over again and I will continue to lose. PLEASE do not focus on the scale so much. Our bodies are going through a tremendous adjustment. Just because you gained 1.3 pounds does not mean you are doing anything wrong. There are TONS of factors here. How do you FEEL? How are your clothes fitting? Are you losing inches? Just continue to follow the guidelines set by your doctor/nutritionist and you will do fine! This time next year you will look back and see just how far you have come!

Thank you Darlene, I was disappointed to see that that post was an advertisement as well. I am trying so hard to follow my regimen and get my vitamins in, which I hate because they taste awful. How do kids like them? I am also struggling to make my protein because I am just sick of drinking protein drinks. But, I shouldn't whine. I am losing weight and am so grateful to be alive and on the losing side of this surgery. Hugs, Trish

I'm right with you on the tired thing. I am a late bird but I am either napping or wishing I was napping all day long. I have the lap band and I'm back on solids but I'm still exhausted. My husband got on me about not helping more today, I don't know what to say, I'm exhausted.

Hi everyone. The post below was sent to our board too, but I was really disappointed when it turned out to be an advertisement. So I decided to come over & wish all you August babies the best of luck with your weight loss surgeries. I am so thankful to have been given this wonderful tool & I only regret not having done this sooner. Don't forget to take your vitamins! Now would be a good time to start getting into the habit. Hugs, Darlene