So I had surgery on june 28 and i was losing great I lost about 50 lbs and nowww i feel like I went up a few lbs and I am at a stand still . This is getting me down and im feeling like i should have gotten a bypass. But all of you on this site have done so well I feel like i must be doing something wrong. I wish my dr would have given me some kind of diet to follow!!!! Now i am also not excersizing much which i know i need to start . I have been really busy trying to find a job and once i get one I will be able to join a gym , so for now i am just using a stepper. The other thing is its hard for me to always have meat on hand in between meals so , what does everyone snack on ?????? And I have to drink more Water . I also eat a little bit of salad and veggies is that bad ????? I just need some help on how to kick start this weight loss again. Another thing is i had switched to pre natal Vitamins bc i thought it was better then the gummies and i get sick on the others but i am going to go back to gummies and take additional D which i was low in . If anyone could help i would really appreciate it!!!!!!!!!

Stalls are going to happen and happen often. Your body needs water (4pounds of it) to turn fat into a passable substance and your body will stall out when it is collecting water to convert the fat and pass it. Stick to your high proteins and lots of water and walk, walk, walk.

Congratulations on ur 50 Pounds lost!! Can you believe it? You have lost 50 pounds in matter of ONLY 2 month!! You shouldnt be beating urself up now, you should be so proud and ecstatic.

I am so sure your doctor will tell you the same.

You say you FEEL like u put on some pounds? there is a big difference between feeling and knowing.

Did u weight in and find the scale going up? If so it may be cause of different factors, like water consuming ( when it goes low) U actually put on some water retain weight, but not FAT weight.

Also if ur period is around thats a huge factor, I can keep fluctuating around this time for 20 days!!

But if you just FEEL heavy then it is just a feeling, dont rely on it.

You feel like you have made the wrong decision with the sleeve, I Will tell you that with bypass the outcome in a matter of 2 month will be the same or just few (5-7) pounds different, think of the Pros of having being sleeved that bypassed. ( Not that I am against bypass) But I must have chosen getting sleeved for a reason and thats why I will always encourage sleeve over bypass.

I am sure your doctor will help you with some guidline for this period, but I am sure if u are following the simple rules ( protien first + at leat 64 OZ of water) that u wont need any guide lines,

The stepper is a real nice form of exercising, I have always heard it from ( Jillian Michaels) that working up the biggest group muscels which is in ur legs and thigh is a killer burning calorie form of exercise, SO YAY for u keep it up and as soon as u get the time to do something else change this routine cause your body get used to it easily. ( Unfortunately )

You dont have to snack on meat/chicken .. you can chose a handful of nuts which is a good source of good fats ( cashews/peanut) Also yogurt ( if u are low carbing there are many brands with low carb ) I choose to have fun with my snacks, I can have a skinny SF caramel macchiato from starbucks and sometimes if I am out I just head to any supermarket and grab a quick corn flakes ( kelloges) cup. Also I tried quiche and I had a bite or 2 of it. When I was on the road.

Now u said it " u need to drink More water" Make sure if u are out that u are stuffing ur car or bag with small bottles to be accountable of how much u are consuming, and dont let the day fly by without consuming at least the least amount recommended. This is really a big key when it comes to stalls or putting on water weight.

I love love veggies and I see no problem eating them, sometimes when I am in hurry in the morning I grab a cucumber and cover it with some cottage or just low fat white cheese and run my errands.

I consume peas, okra, eggplant, green beans and I have no problem with them. But I make sure I got my protein fair and square:)

I am no expert when it comes to vitamins, I just take my B-complex and B12. also GNC hair, nail and skin formula Vitamin, and biotin.

The only chew-able vitamins I take are the calcium ( i have them in chocolate falvor from VicatIv)

Over all I think u are doing just great, and you are only 2 month out think of it when u are 4 month out and have nearly reached 70-80 pounds lost overall, how fabulous this would be? U will be sooo much closer to ur goal.

SO as a summary:

1- UP UR WATER ( make it ur job)

2- Protein first then veggies then carbs!!

3- have good form of fats in ur snack they help with ur metabolism

4- Change ur working out routine whenever u can to trick ur body

5- BE PROUD AND HAPPY WI?TH UR RESULTS AND DONT STRESS:)

Best of luck:)

At 3 weeks post op, I went into a 2 1/2 - 3 week stall. I freaked, but found out by searching this site that it is completely normal.

My favorite snacks:

Hormel Turkey pepperoni slices (17 slices = 70 cals, 0 carbs, 9 gr protein) These travel real well in a little ziploc in my purse...ok with no refrigeration for the day!

cheese stick (also keeps ok in my purse for a day)

Snack packs of tuna or chicken salad (in the snack cans..no need to refrigerate)

Kavli Crispy flatbreads (whole grain) and a laughing cow wedge

Jerkey

Mini Baby Bell Light Cheeses

THank you !!! I guess I just have to get back on track and really not forget to drink alllll of my Water . I definetly was lacking in that department . I always have a 0 calorie drink with me but i am not finishing them and not consuming 64 oz or more !!!!!! I just had some swansons chicken salad in a can and it was really good i will be buying more of them in the future . Filling and i know i got some Protein and i have the other half a can for later!!!

Thank you so much for your feedback . It was very encouraging and helpful. I am going to take your advise and drink lots of Water today !!!!!! and eat healthy good for me snacks!!!

Congratulations on ur 50 Pounds lost!! Can you believe it? You have lost 50 pounds in matter of ONLY 2 month!! You shouldnt be beating urself up now, you should be so proud and ecstatic.

I am so sure your doctor will tell you the same.

You say you FEEL like u put on some pounds? there is a big difference between feeling and knowing.

Did u weight in and find the scale going up? If so it may be cause of different factors, like water consuming ( when it goes low) U actually put on some water retain weight, but not FAT weight.

Also if ur period is around thats a huge factor, I can keep fluctuating around this time for 20 days!!

But if you just FEEL heavy then it is just a feeling, dont rely on it.

You feel like you have made the wrong decision with the sleeve, I Will tell you that with bypass the outcome in a matter of 2 month will be the same or just few (5-7) pounds different, think of the Pros of having being sleeved that bypassed. ( Not that I am against bypass) But I must have chosen getting sleeved for a reason and thats why I will always encourage sleeve over bypass.

I am sure your doctor will help you with some guidline for this period, but I am sure if u are following the simple rules ( protien first + at leat 64 OZ of water) that u wont need any guide lines,

The stepper is a real nice form of exercising, I have always heard it from ( Jillian Michaels) that working up the biggest group muscels which is in ur legs and thigh is a killer burning calorie form of exercise, SO YAY for u keep it up and as soon as u get the time to do something else change this routine cause your body get used to it easily. ( Unfortunately )

You dont have to snack on meat/chicken .. you can chose a handful of nuts which is a good source of good fats ( cashews/peanut) Also yogurt ( if u are low carbing there are many brands with low carb ) I choose to have fun with my Snacks, I can have a skinny SF caramel macchiato from starbucks and sometimes if I am out I just head to any supermarket and grab a quick corn flakes ( kelloges) cup. Also I tried quiche and I had a bite or 2 of it. When I was on the road.

Now u said it " u need to drink More water" Make sure if u are out that u are stuffing ur car or bag with small bottles to be accountable of how much u are consuming, and dont let the day fly by without consuming at least the least amount recommended. This is really a big key when it comes to stalls or putting on water weight.

I love love veggies and I see no problem eating them, sometimes when I am in hurry in the morning I grab a cucumber and cover it with some cottage or just low fat white cheese and run my errands.

I consume peas, okra, eggplant, green Beans and I have no problem with them. But I make sure I got my Protein fair and square:)

I am no expert when it comes to Vitamins, I just take my B-complex and B12. also GNC hair, nail and skin formula Vitamin, and Biotin.

The only chew-able vitamins I take are the calcium ( i have them in chocolate falvor from VicatIv)

Over all I think u are doing just great, and you are only 2 month out think of it when u are 4 month out and have nearly reached 70-80 pounds lost overall, how fabulous this would be? U will be sooo much closer to ur goal.

SO as a summary:

1- UP UR WATER ( make it ur job)

2- Protein first then veggies then carbs!!

3- have good form of fats in ur snack they help with ur metabolism

4- Change ur working out routine whenever u can to trick ur body

5- BE PROUD AND HAPPY WI?TH UR RESULTS AND DONT STRESS:)

Best of luck:)

Yep... what Looou said!!

Good luck and congrats on 50lbs!!