It has been awhile since I have been on and posted anything, just thought I would give an update. I guess I am not going to lose anymore.. I will be 11 months post op on the 29th of this month. Surgery was 10/29/2012. Weight at surgery was 276 Highest weight 287. Today I weigh 183-185 got down to 180 but keep gaining back. I have not lost any weight since beginning of May so I guess I am done losing. I thought for sure I would continue to lose until at least 18 months or so post op. This is really scary as I still have about 30-40 pounds to lose. I will be having skin removal surgery in May or June (as long as my husband is still working so we have the insurance). I am really hoping I am just in a plateu or a long stall and the weight loss picks back up.

It has been awhile since I have been on and posted anything, just thought I would give an update. I guess I am not going to lose anymore.. I will be 11 months post op on the 29th of this month. Surgery was 10/29/2012. Weight at surgery was 276 Highest weight 287. Today I weigh 183-185 got down to 180 but keep gaining back. I have not lost any weight since beginning of May so I guess I am done losing. I thought for sure I would continue to lose until at least 18 months or so post op. This is really scary as I still have about 30-40 pounds to lose. I will be having skin removal surgery in May or June (as long as my husband is still working so we have the insurance). I am really hoping I am just in a plateu or a long stall and the weight loss picks back up.

Don't think it isn't a matter of you not losing anymore. Your metabolism has adjusted itself to the amount of calories you are consuming. Even in a starvation mode you can gain weight because it thinks you are starving so it will take those few calories and instead of burning them it will convert them to fat. You, if you are not already,need to keep a log of exercise and food intake and you might consider increasing one or the other or both. Also measure, I have noticed with myself that when my weight is at a standstill clothes become larger and a couple of weeks later the scale moves downward. I have faith you can get those remaining pounds off you'll just have to switch something in your lifestyle. Just don't give up, you can get there, I know you can. Just remember to won the race, the tortise or the hare?

I meant "who won the race" not to.

Was very interested in your post as I am in about the same boat, although you have gotten to a slightly lower weight than I did. I am now 13 months post op and actually stopped losing 3 months ago. I am at 190 from 256 now and have been up and down 2 lbs from this weight over the last 3 months. The amount I am consuming and working off seem to be equal. The Dr suggested exercising more times a week and more limitations of carbs but I have not been able to accomplish either. I have not given up but really don't expect any more big drops in weight. I was initially told also 18 months but I never expected to be one of those because I have always felt I consumed fewer calories than others and maintained the same (high) weight for years. I AM happy with what I have accomplished which is to have achieved a lower weight and fit in non-plus size clothing as well as coming off diabetes medications. I did dream of being "tiny" but as I mentioned I have not been able to lower my daily intake of food and output in exercise to break through this particular weight. I feel I have achieved "normal" status. I can find something to eat on most any restaurant menu - don't feel odd when out with friends for a drink - I don't feel limited by my food restrictions and am in a good place with this. I still have the urge to eat larger amounts of food - but that small stomach fills up and reminds me I am DONE! far before I eat what my eyes tell me I want to eat - so this is working. I don't find an increased energy level, I'm still tired a lot - but am lighter on my feet and move around so much easier:) I appreciate you posting and glad I got on to read today. Thanks for sharing your story. Don't be discouraged - we are in a better place for our health and self image than we were a year a go.

PS - I recently read that Mayo clinic is studying gene sequences that they feel might be a predictor of who will lost the most weight from gastric bypass. The theory is (as I remember) is that if you have two copies of the gene they are studying you will have the best result, one copy, good results, no copies a least result. They are still studying this but may be an explanation of why there are such variances in people's weight loss. Not to be used as an excuse but and aid for designing how to proceed?

I do think we hit a stall but when you have a large amount to lose sometimes it freeze for a while then picks up again.