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It takes several weeks for your body to adjust to the caloric change as well as the physical changes to your anatomy. I plateau often. Are you able to exercise?

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I bought a coat today in the not plus section. It is a normal XL. I am so excited. I am almost 1 year post op vsg and at 83 pounds lost.

What everyone is saying is great [emoji4] I’m 9 months post op vsg and “stuck” at 80 pounds lost. I was 313 pre-op and I’m now at 232. I had some major complications in surgery and almost died. I actually came home with a 50 pound gain because of fluids [emoji24] but now I’ve not lost in 2 months. That being said, I am terrible about my water. This post has helped me to remember why that is so important. It is hard. We want instant and constant loss. The struggle is constant. Every bite I think is this because I’m hungry, bored, or emotional. If you would like to be fb friends, look me up- Shannon Busey. It seems we started at about the same place and I will be happy to walk this walk with you.

Excellent start! Go with 2 ounces and if you are satisfied stay with that. Have you checked out any of the high protein soups or is that what you are using? Bone broth is good too.

Hugs and support. I keep plateauing and I hate it- like you, the pain, time, and money didn't (doesn't) seem worth it. BUT it is worth it. I can do more now than I ever could. I'm losing slowly, about 10 pounds a month- which reading other stories can be discouraging to think it is this slow for me. I am not patient either and I do continue to struggle. However, if I want a chance at a better me I can't give up. You are going to do better. Give yourself 2 weeks of no weighing.

I am medicated for depression and anxiety. I have had several plateaus with my weight loss. I'm 63 down at 6 months, not astounding but decent. Food was my coping tool and created vicious cycles for me. Basics- if it is a temptation don't buy it. I know it is easy to say and hard to do. Don't drink when you eat. Walk- get out in the sun. Vitamin D deficiency is rampant with WLS. Write. Journal your food and how you feel when you eat it. Look for patterns. Be patient with yourself. Self care is of paramount importance. Emotional upkeep is a must as well as the physical side. Be kind to yourself. This is a difficult journey. Surgery didn't "fix" any of us- it merely gave us another tool to use.

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I feel you. I ended up almost dying during surgery due to an unforeseen complication that almost caused me to bleed to death- nothing on the fault of my surgeon, just bad luck. I was stuck in the hospital for 11 days. I swore if I had to drink one more sweet thing I was going to shriek my blasted head off! Soups helped- which since you are still clear broth won't work for you yet. I was super discouraged right after, not just from the complications I had but also because I "felt" hungry but the minute I tried to eat it was just not happening. That shock/depression/discouragement was added to because I actually gained 50 pounds of fluid from ivs and forced fluids while in the hospital. Nothing like going in for this procedure and coming out even heavier! That's where I completely understand your "gift for someone else" image. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm almost 6 months out. I'm 63 pounds (113 if I add in the fluid weight loss [emoji23]) down. I feel so much better- even with the ongoing problems I have from the complications. I can eat pretty much anything and yet the desire to do so is greatly reduced. Set a schedule and keep it. That will help. Try bone broth. Journal your feelings- is it a longing for what you miss, the taste or emotions the foods being, or thinking you should be hungry? This is a good place for support. Good luck.

Amazing weight loss and you are kicking butt on your steps- maybe the increased activity is a factor. There are some days I can't eat more than 4-5 bites of a meal and some days I would eat the plate if I could [emoji23] and I find that happens with the same meal so it isn't that i like or dislike one more. If your weight loss is steady then unless you are worried about it don't sweat it. Each of us is different.

Good luck! I have found using a tracker has helped me to "see"progress- even at the beginning if it was only 100 additional steps a day. Your phone might have a tracker as well.

Good luck! I have found using a tracker has helped me to "see"progress- even at the beginning if it was only 100 additional steps a day. Your phone might have a tracker as well.

Good luck! I have found using a tracker has helped me to "see"progress- even at the beginning if it was only 100 additional steps a day. Your phone might have a tracker as well.

I guess that make sense but I certainly understand the lack of energy with nothing but water. Can you walk paces in your house? I had to do that because of some major complications during surgery.

6 months post op here. I have found I can eat more than I thought I would be able to- but can and do are different. That isn't meant to sound snotty or rude. For me I am still adjusting to being ok with being ok when I eat- adjusting portions and my mindset about food. How do you relate to food emotionally? That has been an eye opener and huge adjustment for me.