I'm trying very hard not to just NOT EAT!!!! OMG!!! I workout 3 times a week at the gym and I walk... With the amount of calories that I take it, one would think I would be losing 3-4 pounds per week.. WELL, I'm NOT!!!

I'm trying to be okay with this...because I'm definitely losing inches and sizes.... It's such a mental struggle though, when the scale isn't moving.. yet, the only things in my wardrobe that fit are my earrings!!!

I will keep working out, keep eating when I'm supposed to (eventhough I'm tempted often to skips meals in hopes that I can have a massive poundage drop!!).... I know that's unhealthy and unwise..

I feel great physically... I can stand and walk for hour... I can fit in plastic patio furniture and I don't wear the largest size in Ashley Stewart and Lane Bryant any more!!!

I just needed to share my frustrations.... Suggestions, advice, experiences welcomed!!!

Thanks...

Thanks guys, you're awesome!!! My NP was pleased w/ the fact that I lost inches... my surgeon however, wasn't happy at all!!! He told me to space my meals by 5 hours, not to eat soft foods, no snacking at all, and to double up on my ppi...

Before he said all that, he was like, what are you doing wrong??? I really DIDN'T need to hear that question, as I ask myself that daily!! I am extremely hard on myself and I have this thing about failure that's dogging my heels..

I've been extremely emotional since seeing him....because I feel like I'm doing the best I can w/ very little to show for it... I know feeling better and being able to do things I haven't been able to do in years are great victories.... but getting the pounds off is what matters, at least in the surgical world...

I'm just in a very interesting space right now.... I want to drink Water and eat ice only for the rest of the year!!!!

I appreciate you guys for letting me be honest and get this out.... whew!!!! I know tomorrow is another opportunity to switch things up and try to get more weight off... Good thoughts and prayers are appreciated!!

Love and hugs

Oh Favoredone, I'm sorry ur surgeon is an ass. Hang in there and know that ur in my thoughts.

Don't take What your surgeon said personal. He's an ass and has no concept of your struggle. I think eating every 5 hours would be torture. That would almost be starvation. How many calories are you consuming?? I upped my calories for a few days to see if it helped the scale drop and it worked for me. You do have great weight loss. Keep up the good weight loss..

I know one thing I do that causes some of my stalls is when I over think things. Keep it simple and try not to think alot about food, calories, weight, size, measurements, intake, inches,,and on and on..this will sabotage you girl. I'm struggling like you, we were sleeved close to the same time and have lost close to the same weight. You wanna ban together and work on our problems together? Private msg me and I'd be glad to listen. By the way,,I can't EVEN believe your doctor reacted that way,,how insensitive!!!!

Yeah.. he can be a little... insensitive, but he's an excellent surgeon and they have excellent results!!! I think I'm just extra sensitive too... in fact, my BP was elevated because I was so anxious about the visit.. LOL...

I'm going to try what he suggested... besides supplementing w/ my Protein drinks on my workout days.. I'll let you guys know the results..

I feel better today... just trying to stay positive and accept yesterday as a little bump in the road on my journey to goal!!!

I appreciate you guys so much!!!

favoredone,

I agree with the others about your surgeon... tell him to jog on! You, my lovely, are doing really well and your photo proves it! Use his words as motivation and turn them on their head... you don't need or want that sort of negative reaction because YOU ARE DOING NOTHING WRONG!

I've been in dark places on this journey, for many different reasons, and it isn't a great place to be. Since my stall started in Oct, I try to focus on all the benefits of a healthier life and the positive things that I can now do and achieve...

Good luck to you and remember, you are never alone in this!