ALittleLessSarah

Oh that wasn't too weird! hahaha Definitely not pregnant- been on depo for 12 years and just switched over to Mirena 2 weeks ago. Had a pregnancy test at the Mirena insertion and it was negative

Hi All, I had VSG surgery 12/22/14 (HW 299+, SW 265, CW 233 +/-3 depending on the day/time) and I was doing really well for the first 3 months. I lost apx 30 pounds in those 3 months. At the end of March out I moved from Seattle to Portland and kept my diet and exercise the same, but began to notice I wasn't losing weight. I did some research online and found that it's fairly common at 3 months to have a stall. I was ok with that and kept up with my nutrition, following my calories, Protein, and carbs- and logging in MFP. I also continued to work out for 30min- 1hour 4-5 times a week, usually consisting of walking/jogging (C25K training and walks on rest days). It's now 7 months out and I am still not losing weight. I've increased my workouts to be bootcamp/circuit training 3 times a week, 1 day of yoga, and continuing the C25K program (again). I keep my calories around 900-1000 and aim for 70-90 grams of protein and stay under 40 grams of net carbs daily. Some days I do get up to about 70 grams carbs, but usually do his the 90 grams protein on those days also. I consistently get in minimum of 64oz Water daily- if not 96oz. I've met with a new doctor in Portland and she didn't seem too concerned with my stall. She said she was happy with the results so far and was glad to hear I was keeping up on my food journaling and Vitamins. She did recommend seeing an endocrinologist to do some testing if I was still concerned- and I am. I have an appt for the end of August (soonest available). I know moving can cause stress and may change how the body responds to foods/hormones/etc, but it's now been 4 months since moving and the move was actually for the better- to get out of a stressful job working 13+ hours a day, no social life, and really emotionally and draining. I now work normal 8-5ish hours in a less stressful job, and feel so much better emotionally. I'm now in a routine with work and feel comfortable. I just thought that maybe the first month or 2 after moving may be rough, but I'm now 7 months out from surgery, 4 months from moving and still stalled. I guess my questions to you all are: - Has anyone else been through this? What did you do to get out of the stall? - Do you have any other suggestions on what I could do to help promote weight loss? - Has anyone else seen an endo dr after WLS? Did they find anything of concern? Were they able to help with your weight loss? - Could the 30ish pounds be all I lose from surgery? I just thought at 7 months I'd be closer to my goals. I'm feeling defeated and would love advise. I will add that although the loss has only been about 65ish pounds from my recorded high weight I do feel better about myself in general. I have more confidence, I am able to do more in my life, and I see a lot of positives in my future where I didn't before. I don't regret having surgery. I did however want to get below 200 pounds after having surgery and I feel like that goal was not unrealistic. So to have been stalled for so long makes me feel like I may never see 199. Thank you in advance! Sarah