Hey all! I had my surgery on 11/14/12 and hit my first stall on 12/5/12. Very disheartening. That stall broke, but I've had another one this past week. Do any of you have any advice about stalls? Any blogs or articles that I can read? I lost 25 pounds prior to surgery and have last 21 since surgery. I'm thrilled with my weight loss, but those same old defeated thoughts that I have had with every diet that I've ever been on are never far from my consciousness. The only difference this time is that I can't give up because my stomach won't let me!! Thanks in advance for any insights or help.

I appreciate the replys I received. I split from my surgeon as he was extremely non-supportive. My PC is much better & I started going to TOPS Club meetings again. I get so frustrated. The surgery was supposed to make things easier & it hasn't. I feel like, "What's the point, I'm not going to lose weight no matter what I do."

You're not reading the right threads!

A large number of people lose weight quickly, achieving goal in nine months or so. An even larger number of us slowly plod our way there in fits and starts.

I lost, on average, just over six pounds a month. It took me 17 months to lose 107 pounds and get to goal. I am no less a success story simply because it took me longer to get to goal. In fact, I might argue that the longer journey gave me more time to work on overcoming my food issues and to build good habits. I maintained nearly effortlessly until this pregnancy and have no doubt I will return to my nice, comfy goal weight window once this baby is born.

You'll do this. The goal here isn't a time goal. It's a number goal. It doesn't matter when you reach it, provided you get as close as you can. Some people have to readjust their goals upward or downward because they find their body has a different idea in mind. I did - I never did have an easy time maintaining 135 pounds. It was a struggle every day, but if I just let that number sit at 137 instead? No issues, no gains, no counting calories and what the heck, I'm still a size small and 6 at that weight, right? Sometimes we have to let go of the expectations and just let it happen.

Focus less on how quickly you reach your goal and more on building the habits you need to stay there once you achieve it.

~Cheri

Well said. I am losing slowly right now. I thought it was just me. Thank You for sharing this

Well said. I am losing slowly right now. I thought it was just me. Thank You for sharing this

You're not reading the right threads!

A large number of people lose weight quickly, achieving goal in nine months or so. An even larger number of us slowly plod our way there in fits and starts.

I lost, on average, just over six pounds a month. It took me 17 months to lose 107 pounds and get to goal. I am no less a success story simply because it took me longer to get to goal. In fact, I might argue that the longer journey gave me more time to work on overcoming my food issues and to build good habits. I maintained nearly effortlessly until this pregnancy and have no doubt I will return to my nice, comfy goal weight window once this baby is born.

You'll do this. The goal here isn't a time goal. It's a number goal. It doesn't matter when you reach it, provided you get as close as you can. Some people have to readjust their goals upward or downward because they find their body has a different idea in mind. I did - I never did have an easy time maintaining 135 pounds. It was a struggle every day, but if I just let that number sit at 137 instead? No issues, no gains, no counting calories and what the heck, I'm still a size small and 6 at that weight, right? Sometimes we have to let go of the expectations and just let it happen.

Focus less on how quickly you reach your goal and more on building the habits you need to stay there once you achieve it.

~Cheri

I'm so glad you posted this! I'm 7 months out on Friday and it's slow going for me too. But, I only have 30 lbs to lose to be at goal so whether I make it in 5 months or in another year the important thing is to not give up.