Sheilasue33

I stalled for 8 weeks - I feel your pain. While I guess I've lost a decent amount in 6 months, it still feels slow to me. I have another 52lbs I need to lose and my "honeymoon period" is apparently at its end so I don't feel like I will ever meet my goal. I feel like I should be losing more because of how much I workout and how well I eat.

It is hard and I don't know why I am losing slowly. I think our body gets used to eating a low amount calories. I am happy I am losing instead of gaining. In the past I was a gainer. I hope that I can lose my full amount. Hang in there! Hopefully, losing more weight next month will occur.[emoji4]

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I just looked up my stats. At 4 months I lost 34.6 pounds. I’m 8 months out still losing slow, the past few months have been really slow but it’s still coming off. I have about 9 pounds until goal. I think you and I might have similar metabolisms!
edited to add: Upside: I believe I am at a lower risk for regain because I have had to work pretty hard over the past few months to keep the scale moving. I don’t take 1 pound for granted.

This group/thread has made me feel much more "normal" than I did over the past few weeks. I'd really like to keep hearing updates from everybody as this type of support is definitely helping me. Not every weight loss journey is sunshine and roses and this is hard work with what seems to be slow payoff. BUT, as so many have mentioned the scale is going in the right direction because we're sticking with what we know is right. Even though our heads are saying what the heck, body....get with the program and step it up!

Hello I had my surgery on Feb. 11, 2019. I have lost 41lbs. I also take a couple of medication that cause weight gain. Mine is coming off slowly, but I am glad I am losing. Hang in there!

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It is hard and I don't know why I am losing slowly. I think our body gets used to eating a low amount calories. I am happy I am losing instead of gaining. In the past I was a gainer. I hope that I can lose my full amount. Hang in there! Hopefully, losing more weight next month will occur.[emoji4]

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It is hard and I don't know why I am losing slowly. I think our body gets used to eating a low amount calories. I am happy I am losing instead of gaining. In the past I was a gainer. I hope that I can lose my full amount. Hang in there! Hopefully, losing more weight next month will occur.[emoji4]

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Betcha there are more slow losers than you think. You just don't hear of us among the I came home from the hospital, Un -water- logged, and losing 10 pounds a day!" They get all the press, not the pokey losers the rest of us are! And just because they do this well, it doesn't mean everything else is going perfect. Just keep on trying and know it is for your betterment you are doing this!

Slow loser here. It’s very hard to have faith and believe it’s possible to hit goal weight. Im just taking it day by day and trying to maximize the honeymoon period.

I am losing fairly slow as well. I just try to remind myself the doctor said I am still right where I should be, and focus on the non scale victories. The last time I went in for a visit, I found out I have lost 10 inches around my waist since surgery! I know it is hard, but just try to embrace the little things. Every little bit counts. <3

Thanks, Seaforest, and congrats on your 7 inches lost! That's awesome!

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I had surgery when I was 55. My weight loss has felt incredibly slow in comparison to others. So don't compare. LOL. Cuz it's a major buzzkill. I have had to apply significant effort and focus to losing and had many, many, many stalls!!! But look at where I am now! In a little over a year since surgery, I'm closing in on Goal #3 of 130lbs. So the slow and steady race CAN still be won.
But, use this time very wisely. If you have crappy habits and a poor diet filled with SAD (standard american diet) but are eating it in small quantities, stop that behavior now! Cuz I swear, the honeymoon period is for WORK, not being indulgent. There is time enough in maintenance for indulgence. If you have high glycemic carbs in your diet, minimize or eliminate them.
Focus on your Protein. Keep carbs mostly bites of veg (when you can) and small (very small) amounts of healthy fats. Keep your calories low low low for losing. I promise you won't get stuck there.
Hang in there cuz you are in the 3 week stall area. Don't despair, you will lose.

I'm 54 and just had surgery 4 months ago and I'm in my second stall already and have only lost 35 pounds so far post -op, but I have faith that it will continue if I just keep doing what I'm doing.

Hi all I had my surgery (sleeved) on 1/23/18. I’m from NJ and would love to make new friends!