So incredibly frustrated.

Because of the tear in my abdomen I'm really limited in exercise.  Pretty much all I can do is walk.  Family and I go walking every evening, about a mile.  

I've been stuck at the same weight for over a week now.  I'm still doing more liquids than anything, getting my protein, and have only had mushies a few times.  The scale just isn't moving. 

It's going to be a while before my abdomen is healed and I can exercise again.  Because of where the tear is it affects my core, I can't even do water aerobics, the elliptical, or a stationary bike.  

This is the first time I've questioned WHY I've done this to my body. 

I had the sleeve on 5-13-09.  I lost 24 lbs the first 10 days and for the last 25 days I have stayed the same.  I know that everyone will not do the same.  But I do think that what you and I have been losing  or not losing is common.  I feel bad that you have had some complications, but I am not sure that your weight loss would be any different even if you did not have a problem.

I am doing water aerobics, walking, and some other exercise and nothing changes.  I have noticed that my body is changing.  My clothes fit different.  I find it ironic that I am experiencing the same feelings that I did when I dieted, but it is not like I can eat less. HaHa!  My husband keeps telling me to quit weighing, but I don't.

I really feel like you have to give this months not weeks to see results.  Just don't feel like you are alone in your journey and I do understand your frustration.   Keep a positive attitude and remember that the common theme on this forum is that this is the best thing everyone has ever done and they all say they would do it again.

OK>>>>>PUT THE SCALES AWAY!!!  YOU WILL...I'll say it again YOU WILL loose the weight when your body is ready to cut it loose.  It's in shock right now and wondering what in the heck is going on.  You would loose weight even if you didn't exercise...there is no way around it during the honeymoon period.  There are many who have stalled out early on and then walla...6-9 months down the road there goes 100 pounds.  It WILL happen...I PROMISE!!!

from the guru of surgeries let me express I know how you are feeling. Instead of watching that dang scale start looking at inches. This is a time for you to mental exercise your self...instead of just walking how about power walk. I learned that by walking fast and the slowing down and speeding back up my body went into burn up mode. I lost weight. Right now I am over my honeymoon period and the weight is still coming off ....why I walk and I walk as fast as I can. I take in more protein then required to help me lose weight. Thats the key..if ya cant exercise  do more protein and water..Good luck to ya

dude relax been there done that and have a couple tee shirts. but the scale away and just focus on how good you feel, how much more engery you have and how you clothes fit. they tell me the weight will come off but seriously do not focus on the scale they are horrible little devils. just keep up the good work and remeber you have to eat to lose weight. who would have though of it. just stick to the plan and it works.

Sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. Prayers going your way for a quick healing.
EMily