Futureskinnyperson

I have hit a few stalls along the way and each time as long as I increased my water and protein and walked a few more blocks....the weight would start coming off again! Hang in there. Honestly your body needs a rest from all that stress of weight loss once in awhile anyway. It WILL come off though....if you are patient and persevere. Good luck!

Ok wait a minute.....almost the whole pan? How big was the pan? a 9 x 9 or a 9x 13? :-) Anyway don't make those anymore, right? I am wondering how far out you are from surgery? I am 3 1/2 months and could not even begin to imagine eating a whole pan of anything, even over 13 hours. Even when I am "bad" it doesn't usually amount to much in terms of volume. Calories sometimes yes....but volume no.....

Seems like you are not eating enough protein. If you join myfitnesspal.com you can enter all your food and exercise in and it tells you exactly how much fat, protein, carbohydrates and everything that you are getting and you can tweak it to get better results. I enter everything on a daily basis and it is very helpful and extremely motivating as it also tells you if you what you will weigh in 5 weeks based on your entry into your food and exercise diary that day. Check it out! I would cut down on carbs and bump up your protein though by the sounds of your diet above. I do NOT get "hungry" pursay....because protein keeps you full for longer too I find. I just know I am supposed to eat so I do. Hope that helps.

I take a chew-able multivitamin but all my other vitamins whole, with no problem. I was never told to crush them to start with and never have. I guess if that is what your doctor told you to do you should check with your doc when you can stop.

So great! Very perceptive!Thinning out does give the illusion of being taller! I can't wait to look taller either!

I lost alot of hair on 3 different occasions in my life...each time related to a stress on my body.....the first time it was from psoriasis of the scalp and my hair came out in giant clumps......second time....a bad relationship caused me to be so stressed my hair came out in handfuls until I ditched the guy.......third time it was related to bleeding heavily with my period requiring a hysterectomy. I used Nioxin with the last occurence and it made it stop almost immediately. I have been using it every since so I am hoping that it will help prevent the hair loss that seems inevitable with this surgery and rapid weight looss. I am only 7 weeks out and I hear it doesn't start happening until 3 or 4 months......so we shall see. I do notice a little more than usual starting to come out already :-(. The good thing is I have alot of hair and everybody told me the other times that it wasn't noticeable....but of course when you are pulling out handfuls when you wash and brush your hair it seems like you are going bald! Good luck.....use Nioxin.....massage your scalp to increase circulation.......take Biotin....eat your protein.........there is nothing else you can do and your body reacts to these stressors by your hair falling out.....like mine seems to do.....it will just come out anyway. Skinny and bald is not my idea of sexy! Ha! Thank goodness it grows back!!!

Ha! How awesome! I can't imagine not having to give a number 30 pounds less than the real one! You are an inspiration! Definitely get a new pic. I know mine looks nothing like me anymore already so I can't imagine what 63 pounds difference looks like!

I understand. The same thing happened to me. It seems inevitable. What I did to unstick my stall was increased my exercise and protein and water intake for ajust a few days. I woke up and lost 3 pounds! Then the weight loss has continued at a steady rate for the next 3 weeks. Just hang in there and eat more protein.....and take the dog for an extra walk and lift a few weights......it will come off!

Yeah me too....Dr. Garcia in TJ! Good luck! It is so awesome and wonderful and I could not be happier with my sleeve!

So I have just eaten a few chips when I want them. I am still losing weight and when I think that in the past I would have eaten the better portion of a whole big bag.....so what! A few chips won't kill you and if you really think about it, that is all you need to stem the craving and you are still going to lose weight because of the lower caloric intake your sleeve will allow. If you deprive yourself, I think it sets one up to sabotage their weight loss. Maybe you need to eat more frequently than 3 meals a day? I eat 4 and sometimes 5 times a day....to get my protein in and also have a few things that I want....like 4 potato chips or a spoonful of ice cream. That is all I eat though....just a taste to take away the craving. It works for me! Life is too short.....enjoy a few things now and again and don't sweat it! Eat a couple of Doritos but just make sure you eat some protein with them and call it a day!

I am also 6 weeks out and also active. I am taking in between 900-1100 calories per day and burning between 200-400, so it all works out to between about 800-1000 when it is all said and done. I am steadily losing weight.....40 pounds to date....with 15 off before surgery. I don't want to lose it all in the first 4 months. I hope it continues to go at this rate or even a little slower as it will allow me to work on toning my body as the fat is coming off so there is not a big need, or maybe less need for plastic surgery. I notice a huge difference in my body in 8 weeks (including preop), so I am thrilled. Don't worry so much about the calories if you are losing weight. You are right to focus on protein and exercise and a change in your lifestyle. I don't think everyone is the same or needs the same number of calories and you should do what you body is telling you to do!

Hi there. I remember those feelings very well. I also went to TJ and had Dr. Garcia and thought "What have I done". I still wanted a cheeseburger 3 days post op!!!! It probably took a good 3 weeks to not feel weird when I ate anything and the whole diet for the first 3 weeks sucks anyway. It isn't until I started eating "normal" food that I started to get into a groove. I am loving my sleeve now at 6 weeks out and have lost 38 pounds in total, so feel and look quite different already too! Hang in there....it does get better....but it takes time and patience. Just drink your protein shakes and give it some time. I promise you will feel differently in a few short weeks and you will also be a lot lighter! :-)

Hi! I am almost 6 weeks out now and I had never had heartburn before the surgery. I had terrible heartburn for a few days after I started taking full fluids. I did not want to have it so I started taking omeprazole and it went away almost immediately. I took it for about 2-3 weeks and have not taken it for about a week and so far no problem. I think if you have trouble just take some over the counter medication like omeprazole (ask your doc what they recommend as there are many different kinds out there) and then see if it comes back when you stop. If it doesn't then you are good to go without it! Good luck!

Hi! I had the same issue and what I did to break the stall was eat about 100 g protein, drink twice as much water (I was constantly drinking between meals....after waiting an hour of course) and walked my dogs more so I got more exercise! I also started lifting some small weights. 2 days of that and I lost 3 pounds! Give it a try!

I received a card from my surgeon that explains that I had surgery that limits the amount of food I can eat and to please let me order a half portion from the menu and charge me accordingly. I haven't had to use it yet as I am still eating at home at 5 weeks out from surgery, but it will sure come in handy when I am ready to venture out there into the restaurant world in a few more weeks.

Well I have to say that when the stall or plateau or whatever you want to call the period of time.....be in days or weeks.....when you don't lose.....finally tips and you start losing again.....it feels wonderful!!! I woke up this morning to a 3 pound weight loss. Now....what I did was just what you hear everyone else telling you to do......I drank more water for a few days......increased my protein and exercise.....and viola....that fat that was hanging on for dear life finally left the building! I am thrilled! I know there will be other stalls or plateaus....and I know what I will do to break it now too! I felt like I overate.....with the protein.....but I guess my body needed it! I can't eat like that every day though as it was right up there at 100 gr! Anyway thanks to all who gave advice and I listened and ti worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks all..... for your input. I am new to this and have heard the term "stall" used on this website. I don't care whether you call it a plateau or a stall or a red rubber duckie......we all know what it is and as we are doing the right thing and eating the appropriate food......it is still inevitable that we have periods where we don't lose weight. I know it is just the way our bodies are designed to survive. So for those that answered the question of "what did your stalls look like"......I appreciate it....so that I won't be freaked out by not losing for days or even weeks now, and still be hopeful that it will turn around. I think that looking at it from how much did I lose in a month is a good perspective......and at this early stage I am probably weighing too often. Thanks again for the advise and tips!

According to my doctor, the "healing" phase takes 6 weeks and you should follow what your doctor and NUT has prescribed. I am starting my 5th week and eating alot of different foods now so it is much easier to get the protein in and have a variety. Those first 3 or 4 weeks were brutal......glad that is behind me and looking forward to introducing other menu items again after 6 weeks. Good luck!

Hello All! For those who have reached their goal or almost reached their goal weight, I am interested in finding out about stalls during your journey. Can you please share how frequently you stalled and how long it lasted over the course of your weight loss journey. I am not going to compare or obsess about it....but I am just curious what it MIGHT look like. I am a little discouraged right now as I keep losing and gaining the same 1.5 pounds..... over the last few weeks. I KNOW the stall has to stop and weight loss be more consistent for a period of time.....and then another stall apparently.....with ups and downs......and just curious what to expect.....and what it has been like for others. I am not looking for a pep talk or any "It is will get better" type of encouragement as I am aware that it HAS to or I think I would be the only person in history to be stuck at the same weight for a year! So anyway...would love to hear things like.....I was stalled at 4-5 weeks for 3 weeks and then lost 25 pounds before I stalled again....then again for 2 weeks at a 60 pound weight loss.....etc....or something similar to this.....if you don't mind sharing this information. Thanks everyone for being such an inspiration to all of us who have recently joined the sleeve movement!! (I am only 5 weeks out, so I guess plenty of ups and downs are in my future.) It is funny because this is where I have ALWAYS gotten stuck......even pre-sleeve......and could never budget past this weight! Would give up....and gain ti all back. It kinda freaks me out and I can't wait to get past it but it sure does feel good to know that I will never climb back up again!! Thanks ahead of time to those who reply! I really appreciate your input on stalls!

Hi...I had my surgery on July 4th, so just a few days after you and I am also stalled since Thursday, so one week now. Isn't it hard to believe that we can eat as little as we are eating and our body's are still hanging on for deaqr life to that fat we so desperately want to get rid of! I guess when you think about it.....we wouldn't be healthy if our bodies didn't go into survival mode when we lost a large amount of weight quickly. People say this passes and then happens again over and over on this weight loss journey......but my pessimistic thoughts creep in and I think....this is probably all I will lose.......or....why can I never GET PAST A 30 POUND WEIGHT LOSS on any diet in my LIFE so far......it is always my stall point.....but I guess we don't have a choice now to go and sabatoge the progress....... So...cheers....here I am holding up my water and saying hang in there. Let's check back with each other in a few weeks and see if we have moved onward......and downward! :-)

Hi.....I am at 3 weeks, 30 pounds lost and have hit the stall too. I guess it is the normal reaction our body has to losing so much weight so quickly. It is called homeostasis. Our bodies think that it has to conserve the fat because it has lost so much so quickly. From what I understand the weight loss will start again.....and it can't be too soon for me because I really don't like eating the foods we have to eat and not being able to eat "normally"....whatever that is anymore. My stomach still hurts when I eat....like it is too full...even with a few tablespoons......so wish that would stop too! Are you having that? When does that go away? Anyway I am right there with ya.....and anybody who has an idea when things get back to some semblance of normalcy....please chime in!

WHEN...oh when can I have nuts? How many weeks post op do you need to be?

It said they were shelled, so no stringy parts in the beans themselves!

HI Everyone, I had my surgery 10 days ago and since starting with full fluids I am getting terrible heartburn every time I consume anything. It is even happening with water too sometimes. What can I do? I have started taking a sip of mylanta....and chew on a tums when it gets real bad. Please tell me this is going to stop? Is it oOK to take over the counter stuff like Prilosec etc Help!

HI Everyone, I had my surgery 10 days ago and since starting with full fluids I am getting terrible heartburn every time I consume anything. It is even happening with water too sometimes. What can I do? I have started taking a sip of mylanta....and chew on a tums when it gets real bad. Please tell me this is going to stop? Is it oOK to take over the counter stuff like Prilosec etc Help!