The easy part might be over for me

[NurseGrace 509]

I'm about exactly 6 months post op and I am starting to have my second serious stall, my first one being right after surgery (I did not immediately lose weight for an entire three weeks after surgery). Nothing much has changed in my diet, I'm not grazing or over eating but I haven't lost an ounce in three weeks. I honestly don't feel like I ever had the so called honeymoon phase, I've always had to be very careful and I have never lost tons of weight each week without even trying and all that jazz. I've been fighting the whole way, but I wonder if this is the start of some kind of change for me where its going to be much harder from here on out, or if I am just experiencing a stall. Input from the vets would be appreciated.

[Arts137 1,811]

DO NOT STOP. Your body is a tricky bugger, but if you keep with your plan, the stall WILL pass!!!

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

how mant calories are you eating?

[swimmom 124]

Keep fighting and working the plan and your body will eventually move. My doctor said most people with the sleeve continue losing into their second year - you are still a long ways from that! I have had several "mini" stalls, which are really frustrating. But I just keep the faith - and I keep logging EVERYTHING on MFP - and eventually, the scale starts moving again.

[NurseGrace 509]

how mant calories are you eating?

800

well correction, 800 is what I shoot for, the average day is anywhere from 600-1200

[Nicolanz 1,484]

How much weight have you lost so far?

I don't even know how to calculate a stall because I've never consistently lost weight every day. It seems like I stay the same for a few weeks then bam down 5 pounds over night. I'm almost 8 months out and down 85 pounds. What's helped me is I just don't stress. For the most part I eat clean with a few treats every now and then. I exercise 5-6 days a week except for the past week and a half because I had my gallbladder removed. I don't care about the number on the scale. Really, I don't! I feel amazing and I'm living normal. My goal is to be healthy and that's what I'm focusing on. Not scale numbers or calorie counting and all has been smooth sailing for me. Living off of 600-1000 calories, no carbs, sugar or fat forever isn't realistic for me. But cutting out processed food, sodas, and mostly cooking at home is. This is what's working for me. I hope you find what works for you! Good luck!

[johnlatte 1,232]

How much weight have you lost so far?

I don't even know how to calculate a stall because I've never consistently lost weight every day. It seems like I stay the same for a few weeks then bam down 5 pounds over night. I'm almost 8 months out and down 85 pounds. What's helped me is I just don't stress. For the most part I eat clean with a few treats every now and then. I exercise 5-6 days a week except for the past week and a half because I had my gallbladder removed. I don't care about the number on the scale. Really, I don't! I feel amazing and I'm living normal. My goal is to be healthy and that's what I'm focusing on. Not scale numbers or calorie counting and all has been smooth sailing for me. Living off of 600-1000 calories, no carbs, sugar or fat forever isn't realistic for me. But cutting out processed food, sodas, and mostly cooking at home is. This is what's working for me. I hope you find what works for you! Good luck!

This is pretty much my strategy. I really could care less what the scales says. I've stressed about it, but no more. I eat as healthy as I can. Sometimes okay, sometimes not. I'm off the meds and I feel great. The weight will drop and the stalls will happen. It's just how it is. I do know that I am not eating enough Kcals a day, but I really don't think that much about eating and food, so to me it isn't that big of deal. Cutting out the crap in my diet (white processed foods and sodas) has made a world of difference. I'm not living in the diet world, I'm living in the real world.

[NurseGrace 509]

I've lost about 64 pounds at my 6 month mark which will be in a few days.

[No game 14,436]

That is an awesome amount... If you heard someone else say that they lost that much in almost six months wouldn't you think that was an awesome amount of weight loss!

Weight loss is not a consistent thing there will be ebb and flow.

Oh and I've never had a honeymoon phase I've fought for every ounce and have been fighting to keep every pound off!

[cindygb 1]

I can relate. I am 6 months out and have only lost 50 pounds. That is great, but the long lulls that I have are still frustrating. The good thing is: there is no deadline! This is my new life. I eat less, have more energy, move more, and am overall more healthy. I just want to "be there" sometimes. I eat anything I want (mostly healthy) but much less. I exercise, but not often enough. I usually count calories on MyFitnessPal and avoid junk food, soda, sugar, refined carbs, take lots of Vitamins. The hardest part for me is getting enough Water and not having regular bowel movements. I still use 1/2 dose of exlax once/week. I order at a restaurant and get a to go box with my meal to load 2/3 into the box before I even start. We started a garden at home for fresh veggies daily with bbq meat. I am hoping someday I will be off my CPAP. It is wonderful buying clothes in a normal store!! Good luck and keep at it!

[LDallas 108]

Grace, hang in there. Don't get discouraged. I'm a slow loser too. As of june 25 will be 8 months post surg, i've lost 76 lbs as of today. Not complaining..but stalls have been very long, and now that food tastes good again, tummy holds more,

Its dangerous! I still do a shake per day, and try to follow plan. Sometimes i cant even read these boards because i feel bad that i've not lost 100 by now like other people. Everyone is different! In the beginning i fantasized that i'd be at goal in 6 mos and its just not in the cards for me. Oh well! Slow but sure, i'll fnish the race. You can too!! Good luck!

F/50

5'10"

Sw 300 (date 10/25/12)

Cw 227

Wearing sz 16/18 pants, 14/16 or L tops. Woo hoo!