I Will Get Through This?!

[It's all new 453]

K, I know, we all go through stalls. Mine started after week two and is still going at week six. I feel like I'm going slowly insane. I have about four lbs in those four weeks. Overall, I've lost 25 lbs in six weeks. My current weight is 220.

I track every calorie, and am always between 600-800. I get at least half an hour of exercise a day, a few days a week I get an hour or more. I drink Water - usually 7 glasses, plus one Protein shake. I take my Multivitamin. I get 65-85 grams of Protein per day, aiming for the upper end. I keep my carbs around 35-40.

And I feel crazy. Obsessed. I've started weighing just once a week so that the daily disappointment isn't too much. But what am I doing wrong!!! I feel like I am doing something terribly wrong for my body to lose almost nothing in a month at these restrictions.

And the hunger is not helping. I am not a lucky one who doesn't have hunger. I take Prevacid twice daily for acid control. But I feel so hungry every day that it is overwhelming. I'm not fantasizing about any wonderful foods, I'm fantasizing about not feeling so hungry that I feel physically ill.

Does anyone have some advice or supportive words? I'm pretty overwhelmed today!

I know this was the right decision, but I'm not sure if things will ever move in the right direction.

[DuranFan1969 119]

Have you tried taking and tracking your measurements? I wouldn't be surprised if you're still losing inches.

[Peaceful 5]

I am having the same exact problem/ issue- depressing and sad :-( my family says hang in there- but it's very negative situation!!!

[Shun 12]

Girls hang tight. I am only 5 days out. I've lost 8 lbs since surgery but my weight had been the same for two days! So I really don't know what to say but God is no respect of person. There are many that has been successful and so will you? Does your Dr's office/clinic offer follow-up nutritionist classes and monthly support groups? If so maybe you should consider dropping in. Best Wishes and Never Give up! Keep us posted.

[Minckle 87]

My surgery nurse was a sleeve veteran and she commented to me that she had been on diets all her life and never lost weight like she did with the sleeve: in chunks. She cautioned me not to expect week-by-week loss and to concentrate more on the marathon. We've committed ourselves to a looooooong-term diet. Worrying about how much is gone after 6 weeks or 6 months takes away our strength in the journey.

[herewego!!!???? 0]

Thank you very much for the inspiration, I needed that!