Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

Yeah, I've been feeling somewhat discouraged. Just came back from my vacation and gained three lbs. probably more from drinking than eating but I was very active, rode my bike every day, so thought I might stay the same or lose a little. Something about drinking any sort of alcoholic drink, and I really don't have very much, just a beet or one or two glasses of wine, makes me bloat up like a Water balloon. I should just avoid my family, their a bunch of sugar junkies and boozers LOL!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

Yes' date=' just lately, I'm feeling more and more discouraged. I know I need to step up my activity though so put the blame on myself. It's a race....We're halfway there...the last half is always the hardest....we can't give up!!

The last 2 months have been 5 pounds each month- ouch! What has it been for the rest of you? I was thinking it was always going to be about 10 pounds. Silly me?!

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You're pretty much dealing with the average trend. Im 6.5 months post op and Im losing 5-6 lbs a month now and Im having to work for them...hard! Lol I do notice that when I change up my exercise routine that I notice a difference in inches as well as in how much I lose. Hang in there...it will come up...slower than before, but it will come off.

Sw. 300

Cw. 224

Yes' date=' just lately, I'm feeling more and more discouraged. I know I need to step up my activity though so put the blame on myself. It's a race....We're halfway there...the last half is always the hardest....we can't give up!!

The last 2 months have been 5 pounds each month- ouch! What has it been for the rest of you? I was thinking it was always going to be about 10 pounds. Silly me?!

HW weight 295

SW (2/25) 282 (loss of -13)

month 1 loss (-16.6) weight 265.4

month 2 loss (-12.4) weight 253

month 3 loss (-7.6) –weight 245.4

month 4 loss (-11)- weight 234.4

month 5 loss (-5)- weight 229.4

month 6 loss (-5.4) weight 224[/quote']

Glad to know I'm the only one! Yes... we cannot give up! We can do this February Sleevers!

Anybody else starting to get discouraged now that the weight loss is slowing down?

I've also been discouraged. Only lost 6lbs in the last two months. Got a huge lecture from the Nurse Pract at my doctor's office. Which really bummed me out. I have started stepping up my exercise to two hours a day, combination of weightlifting, kettlebell training, and 4.5 mile walk a day.

My weight loss came to a halt right around 6 months. It didn't matte what I did I stayed within a 2 pound range. I honestly thought that my body was done loosing since my surgeon said 60-65% excess weight loss is what I wil achieve from this. I decided to go out on a limb and up my calories and fat. I eat guacamole every day, most days twice a day ( the 100 calorie ones) since I started this last week the scale has moved again. I lost 4.6 just last week and so far today I'm done .5 for this week and it just started. Maybe this can help everyone else? Maybe it was a fluke but I'm going to stick with it as much as I can.

Starting 315

Sugery 294 (21)

1 month-276 (18)

2 months-269 ( 7)

3 months-247.5( 21.5)

4 months -238.6 ( 8.9)

5 months-229. (9.6)

6 months -216.7 ( 12.3)

Today: -211 ( 5.7)

That's 114 total since pre-op, hang in there.

My weight loss came to a halt right around 6 months. It didn't matte what I did I stayed within a 2 pound range. I honestly thought that my body was done loosing since my surgeon said 60-65% excess weight loss is what I wil achieve from this. I decided to go out on a limb and up my calories and fat. I eat guacamole every day, most days twice a day ( the 100 calorie ones) since I started this last week the scale has moved again. I lost 4.6 just last week and so far today I'm done .5 for this week and it just started. Maybe this can help everyone else? Maybe it was a fluke but I'm going to stick with it as much as I can.

Starting 315

Sugery 294 (21)

1 month-276 (18)

2 months-269 ( 7)

3 months-247.5( 21.5)

4 months -238.6 ( 8.9)

5 months-229. (9.6)

6 months -216.7 ( 12.3)

Today: -211 ( 5.7)

That's 114 total since pre-op, hang in there.

I do think that getting in some healthy fats (like avocado) is very important! sounds like you are on to something.

Anybody else starting to get discouraged now that the weight loss is slowing down?

I'm frustrated and also worried about how much more I can eat now. Anyone else's capacity scaring the cr*p out of them? Oye!

I'm frustrated and also worried about how much more I can eat now. Anyone else's capacity scaring the cr*p out of them? Oye!

I can definitely eat more now, but nowhere near a normal portion size. Its definitely a source of concern for me also. I just really try to stay away from rice, pasta, and breads. If I eat dinner and Im still hungry, I fill up on veggies. I guess it's about making the right choices...which can be difficult to do.

My weight loss came to a halt right around 6 months. It didn't matte what I did I stayed within a 2 pound range. I honestly thought that my body was done loosing since my surgeon said 60-65% excess weight loss is what I wil achieve from this. I decided to go out on a limb and up my calories and fat. I eat guacamole every day' date=' most days twice a day ( the 100 calorie ones) since I started this last week the scale has moved again. I lost 4.6 just last week and so far today I'm done .5 for this week and it just started. Maybe this can help everyone else? Maybe it was a fluke but I'm going to stick with it as much as I can.

Starting 315

Sugery 294 (21)

1 month-276 (18)

2 months-269 ( 7)

3 months-247.5( 21.5)

4 months -238.6 ( 8.9)

5 months-229. (9.6)

6 months -216.7 ( 12.3)

Today: -211 ( 5.7)

That's 114 total since pre-op, hang in there.[/quote']

You are doing AMAZING!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

Already lost 2 of the 3 lb gain. Phew!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

I can definitely eat more now' date=' but nowhere near a normal portion size. Its definitely a source of concern for me also. I just really try to stay away from rice, pasta, and breads. If I eat dinner and Im still hungry, I fill up on veggies. I guess it's about making the right choices...which can be difficult to do.[/quote']

I can eat more but its still not enough to sustain my current and certainly not my previous weight. I to keep reminding myself what an average size plate is and I think our perception of normal might be a bit skewed.

Anybody else starting to get discouraged now that the weight loss is slowing down?

Totally. I find myself eating shitty now.

My weight loss came to a halt right around 6 months. It didn't matte what I did I stayed within a 2 pound range. I honestly thought that my body was done loosing since my surgeon said 60-65% excess weight loss is what I wil achieve from this. I decided to go out on a limb and up my calories and fat. I eat guacamole every day' date=' most days twice a day ( the 100 calorie ones) since I started this last week the scale has moved again. I lost 4.6 just last week and so far today I'm done .5 for this week and it just started. Maybe this can help everyone else? Maybe it was a fluke but I'm going to stick with it as much as I can.

Starting 315

Sugery 294 (21)

1 month-276 (18)

2 months-269 ( 7)

3 months-247.5( 21.5)

4 months -238.6 ( 8.9)

5 months-229. (9.6)

6 months -216.7 ( 12.3)

Today: -211 ( 5.7)

That's 114 total since pre-op, hang in there.[/quote']

How many calories are you eating a day? I need to change something.

My weightloss has slowed down a lot as well. This last month I think I've lost about 4lbs. I just hit the 60lb. I'm going to have to step it up to continue to lose weight.

How many calories are you eating a day? I need to change something.

Right now I'm not tracking really well but I aim for 1200. I haven't been tracking carbs as much but I keep them under 100.