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The last time I posted here I flipped out over something trivial and swore I would never post again. I think my hormones were out of whack from the surgery and diet. So please forgive me.

In the past couple of months my entire life has changed due to the surgery. So I thought I would return to help others and receive more tips and help myself. I have lost 103 pounds since surgery 3 months ago. I'm currently stalled and it's really getting to me. It seems that now I only lose weight if I take laxatives to remain regular. Otherwise, the scale is stuck. Any tips on how to break this stall would be much appreciated.

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@@Proud2BMe Dude, great results. Congrats on losses in the triple digits. If you poke around the board on stalls you will find some good advise, most of it deals with upping your calories temporarily. I found that reducing my exercise (two extra days of rest) broke my three month stall.

So poke around and see who's situation was like yours, or please be more specific on what your routine is:

calories, Protein, carbs, exercise so you can have the helpful geniuses on this site to give you the benefit of their research.

BTW, I have found that taking a magnesium supplement (500mg) keeps me regular without a laxative.

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Welcome! I might argue that 100 in 3 months is incredibly fast... maybe your body needs a little break?

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Wow congratulations on such incredible success! Just keep to the plan. The scale will move again.

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I just jumped on here today and found the Mexico and Self pay forum. So, I saw your post and wanted to chime in some recommendations to help you break your stall. I also think your body may be just "resting" after the extreme loss you've had your first 3 months. However, I'm going to give you some tips that I have learned and am trying to instill in my wls journey for the long term journey, and when you reach your goal and want to maintain that weight.

1. Log your food, every morsel/drink you are putting in your body on an app like my fitness pal. You are only a few months out but this is going to help you in the journey.

2. Be sure you are getting enough Water in.

3. Eat your lean Protein first, then the others.

4. Find a good support group, not just online but a hospital group or outside face to face group who will help you be accountable and encourage you.

5. Add Fiber to your diet instead of using laxatives. Now, if your doctor wants you on consistent laxatives this is something to discuss with him/her. I'm not a doctor, but I do think that eating higher Fiber foods, adding fiber, etc. could get you back on track.

6. Don't just get stuck on the number on the scale. Are your clothes continuing to get bigger? Are you feeling good? Your body may be playing "catch up". If you are doing everything according to the doctor's instructions (bariatric rules) then you will continue to lose.

Finally, you have done AWESOME!! Remember even at goal, this is a lifelong journey, so if you haven't gotten into a local support group or learning the behavioral aspects of overeating/overweight, I encourage you to look into this. It will definitely be worth it.

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Congratulations on the great weight loss but more than anything, coming back and apologising (even though I don't know anything about your 'flip') shows your true character. Thank you for making me smile today!

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I think 100 lbs in 3 months is incredibly fast. Your body will need time to catch up and adjust. Give it time.

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