I'm stuck @ 218 pounds start weigth 284

I started working out about 3 months ago

Run cardio 35 min 3 miles treadmill free weights for about 40 minutes 3 times a week my fitness pal has helped me I eat about 1300 calories a day

Hi Dino...

Two questions...how much protein are you getting in daily? and how much water do you get in?

Oh sorry - one more...how long have you struggling to get below 218?

Over fifty pounds is a huge amount of weight to loose so fast(that's the size of a todler or a young kid i believe). Give your body a chance to catch up(skin snaping back tissue shifting inside of body ect). keep working out and eating per your MD instructions and geting fills as needed. This is not a sprint but a marathon. Most loose all their weight in two years of banding.

Hello JustFluffy

I drink plenty of water everyday 1 gallon @ work 6am- 2:30pm after work about about 32 more ounces

Protein when I work out about 75 grams of protein from protein shakes

Ice storm thanx for helping me out I was banded July 2010

Hi Dino...

Two questions...how much protein are you getting in daily? and how much water do you get in?

Oh sorry - one more...how long have you struggling to get below 218?

JustFluffy I've stopped loosing weigth about a month ago I was doing great loosing 2 to 3 pounds a month I was banded July 2010 just stated working out about 3 months ago I was very depress and not following all the rules I should've I had a reality check about 3 months ago

I was asking about the protein and water because I've found in that (banded or bypass) if I don't get in my water and protein in I don't lose weight, no matter what I do. I've been told we need to get in half our body weight in ounces for water.

It really sounds like to me you are at a plateau. Your body is adjusting to your new regimine and eventually it will catch up. You may want to change up what you are doing as well - your muscles have "memory" and if you do the same thing every day your body gets used to it and doesn't respond as well...throw in another workout or add an incline to your walk (if you use treadmill). Change your freeweights to kettleweights (if you have that option)...

I was banded for over three years (removed due to complications) and have had bypass now for a little over a year.

I do know how you feel. It gets depressing when you've gone through surgery and believe you are doing everything right and the weight loss slows to a crawl. You become depressed and just don't want to put in the effort. I'm there right now myself and should take my own advice. I've been stuck between 211-215 for four months - all my own fault. I'm also comfortable where I am. My body doesn't hurt any more, I'm out of plus clothes (huge goal for me) and have honestly become lazy. Got to put on my big girl panties and deal with it...and get moving..

Thanx for your help JustFluffy will change my work outs and keep trying

The brunt of your protein should be coming from food form not protein shakes. You would be better off eating a whole chicken after a work out then drinking a protein shake. Liquid calories should be stopped at least by six months post op. Get your protein from other sources besides shakes. I found when I eat more meat the scale moves. Im averaging 4lbs a week now that my doctor changed my diet and my skin is going back in shape nicely

Thanx sanction for the advice

More meat... how is your cholesterol? I had to get rid of the eggs, was eating 2 a day, now do egg beaters-1 protein bar losts of salad and all types of meats and one meal with carbs- whole wheat pasta or bread, beans or something, I do not know what else to eat anymore. My ins will pay for a dietician and maybe time to visit one again.

My cholesterol is perfect. I eat eggs everyday. I'm not eating crappy meat Im eating lean pork, chicken, fish and beef and yes even lean hamberger. Fruit is not in my diet til I reach goal because its full of sugar and I dont want it. Reaching my goal is more important then eating starchy carbs and simple sugars. Its just my preference.

The brunt of your Protein should be coming from food form not Protein shakes. You would be better off eating a whole chicken after a work out then drinking a Protein shake. liquid calories should be stopped at least by six months post op. Get your protein from other sources besides shakes. I found when I eat more meat the scale moves. Im averaging 4lbs a week now that my doctor changed my diet and my skin is going back in shape nicely

My Doctor says the same thing. He says protein shakes are ok in a pinch (other than liquid phase), but most of our protein should come from lean meats.

I have a friend who has been cancelling her Dr.appts b/c she knows he gets angry with her for reallying on shakes. Plus she's not losing.