I havent lost for 8 days now... I know its to be expected but its still depressing considering what we put ourselves through physically... Plus passing up on our old favorite foods... Especially working in the NICU when a set of parents brings in a huge box of gourmet cupcakes :-/ . Im keeping around 800 cals a day, getting at least 72oz of water, and pretty much meet my protein goal of 60g. I know, i know... It didnt come on over night and i wont lose 100lbs in a month...i know stalls and weeks of not losing are expected... Just doesnt make it any less frustrating/depressing since thats two weeks out of the first month

Hi - you are on the right track. I was banded in 2007 and lost 160 pounds; on Jan. 23rd I had my band removed and I was sleeved. During the first year I had my band, I was obsessed with my weight loss. I came to the conclusion that my band wasn't simply about me losing weight, it was more about me focusing on being healthy. I threw away my scale and never weighed myself again (only stepped on a scale when I went to my scheduled doctor's visits). Most importantly, I exercised. I made it a point to do something each day. I walked/jogged; I did sit-ups, pushups; I danced around the house with my kids - anything to increase my endorphins. Throw that scale away and get movin! You are doing great and have made an awesome lifestyle change.

That sucks... I hope you get out of this stall! I know you probably know this but maybe your losing inches

Well you know it can't keep up so it will get better. I have read some people who say sometimes upping your calories or protein can help break a stall but I don't personally know. Good Luck.

I havent lost for 8 days now... I know its to be expected but its still depressing considering what we put ourselves through physically... Plus passing up on our old favorite foods... Especially working in the NICU when a set of parents brings in a huge box of gourmet cupcakes :-/ . Im keeping around 800 cals a day, getting at least 72oz of Water, and pretty much meet my Protein goal of 60g. I know, i know... It didnt come on over night and i wont lose 100lbs in a month...i know stalls and weeks of not losing are expected... Just doesnt make it any less frustrating/depressing since thats two weeks out of the first month

This is off topic, but since you say you work in the NICU I have a question that maybe you can help me with. I am set to graduate in May as an RT. I will probably begin to work 12 hr shifts- I was wondering how you get your water in while working? I had clinicals in the NICU last week (and again tomorrow), and I was freaking dehydrated. I just need some pointers- thanks!

BTW, I was also stalled for over a week and just broke it (I made my hubby hide my scale & he gets it out for me once a week). Sounds like you're doing great. Keep up the good work.

-Kendra

I completely had this stall about 3 weeks post surgery, and I was freaking out, even though the nutritionist said that it's perfectly normal. I didn't lose for almost 2 weeks, but then things started again quite nicely. It'll happen, just stick to plan!

I stalled at 291 for 4 days. Fiber was the issue for me. Once I added Equate powder in big doses to shakes and eggs things got moving and I am now 287 3 days later. I am active an hour a day every day walking, light weights, and even a short jog here and there. If I let up on that I stall as well.

And by the way - I love what Von said about tossing the scale. Fact is, if you eat the diet the doc gave us and get as active as your life can bear - the weight will come off and the number just don't matter. Living long, well is the goal. And this step takes us all closer to that.

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Im going through this right now and it is scary!! I feel like its to soon to be stalling.

I have the same problem. My weight loss seems to slow down for a few days, then I loose. My weight really stalls when I work to many 12 hr night shifts in a row. Our NICU unit is the same, there is always food around from both staff and families. It really makes it hard.

I feel the same way. I had my surgery 1/14. I have lost 14 pounds and have been stalled for about 5 days. I know I know the weight will come off but I want to see it now .