this is the notorious 3 week stall, a week late for you. It is normal, many of us had it and it won't be the last one. There will be many as your body adjusts but if you stay on plan the loss will start again.

cpnstipation can cause nausea. You need to address that ASAP. Call your surgeons after hours line for advice. Many of us useMirslac(generic form is fine) to move the condtipation then use it and or stool softeners regularly to keep moving.
do not take any fiber right now. It will only make the constipation you hAve now, worse.

you will be able to drink once you move your bowels.
don't wait, start treSting the constipTion TODAY

I can't speak to any connection but you may want to check out the forums on ALS (alsforums.com/community). There is a lot of good information and support to be had there. My mom passed away from ALS in 2017 and I found the site to be very helpful. There are people who believe that nutrition plays a role in slowing disease progression and there is a lot of specific nutrition guidance available (watch out for the snake oil). Maintaining nutrition and weight is important in ALS because eventually swallowing is effected and getting enough nutrition is an issue. A feeding tube can help with this - my mom had a feeding tube because her speech and swallowing was effected earlier. She was walking until the end. I'm so sorry for your family's hardship.

Hi all,

My surgeon's office submitted to my insurance for approval on Monday, and surprisingly they received a letter the next day saying it was approved! Even though the office told me I should be fine, I was surprised that it happened so quick. I have been going back and forth with this decision for the last 2 years but in July decided this is what I what I want to do for my health and my happiness. It has been kind of hard telling all of my friends and family about this because I know how some of them feel about it. I've had some friends and family tell me they don't think I need it, and that I shouldn't do it. Just a little background I am 27 5'2 I weigh 240 and have been overweight pretty much my whole life. I have tried dieting and exercising but I barely lose weight. If I lose any I gain it back pretty soon. I am aware of what I am doing to my body and that the surgery isn't a magical fix. I already have to mentally prepare myself to work out and eat right, but it would be easier if I had the support of everyone close to me. I guess I am wondering if you all experienced the same thing, and how you've been able to look past the stigma of people thinking you're "cheating" or having people tell you to work out instead?

Melissa155, sorry I missed this with you checking up on me. I'm doing pretty darn good, a bit icky from anesthesia, but that's normal for me. It just doesn't set well with me, but nothing major at all. I took a lot of good healthy wishes with me from this website, it's great! Thank you for asking!

Absolutely the BEST thing I ever did for myself!!! It gave me a new lease on life. I am 4 years 7 months out and have been within a few pounds of goal for almost the entire time other than for about 9 months last year while DH was failing (he died at the end of the year). I am back down around goal and I had NEVER in my adult life stayed at goal more than a few months at best. I am 65 btw and in fantastic health (now vs. when I was 100 pounds heavier). I still marvel at how much work my body had to do to carry all that weight around. I have been told I look perhaps 10 years younger than I am and am dating again.