The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-)

Molly (10/2/13)

I HATE PLATEAUS!!!!!!!!!

I know what you mean! I've only lost 20 lbs since the end of November. I must be doing something wrong. I am eating about 800 calories a day, get at least 60 grams of protein(most days more), I have had so many stalls I can't count them. I feel like I must be doing something wrong, just don't know what it is.

I know what you mean! I've only lost 20 lbs since the end of November. I must be doing something wrong. I am eating about 800 calories a day, get at least 60 grams of protein(most days more), I have had so many stalls I can't count them. I feel like I must be doing something wrong, just don't know what it is.

Have u been exercising at all too?

Have u been exercising at all too?

Yes, I have started going to the gym this month. Hopefully I will start loosing more soon.

Down 64 pounds!! Surgery date 10/30/13

Down 64 pounds!! Surgery date 10/30/13

You look great!

A great day!!! I have lost 90 lbs and I'm half-way to my goal. The last 3 weeks have been hard as I struggled with carb cravings. I decided to go back to basics and have eliminated simple carbs and added a little more exercise. I have recommited to beat the head hunger.

A great day!!! I have lost 90 lbs and I'm half-way to my goal. The last 3 weeks have been hard as I struggled with carb cravings. I decided to go back to basics and have eliminated simple carbs and added a little more exercise. I have recommited to beat the head hunger.

Wow! That is a great weight loss! I also struggle with carb cravings. You inspire me to recommit myself as I read your post. Thanks!

Oh I need to vent and confess. I am down 63 pounds since surgery on Oct 16th. I'm pretty happy with that!! Finally under 200 pounds!! But I have found myself snacking/grazing lately!!!! Ugh bad bad bad. I'm going to stretch my pouch!!! I have to stop. It's healthy stuff but still. Tonight I got home from work and snacked on a few bites of different stuff and then found myself snacking on stuff while cooking dinner. Then I couldn't finish my dinner!! So I need you guys to yell at me and stuff so I'll get back into the swing of things!! I have also found myself not weighing my food like I should. I still keep a journal but I've gotten away from doing what I should. I feel so stupid and guilty!!!! Anyone else having these issues? I'm only 4 months out and doing this already. It scares me!!!

Oh I need to vent and confess. I am down 63 pounds since surgery on Oct 16th. I'm pretty happy with that!! Finally under 200 pounds!! But I have found myself snacking/grazing lately!!!! Ugh bad bad bad. I'm going to stretch my pouch!!! I have to stop. It's healthy stuff but still. Tonight I got home from work and snacked on a few bites of different stuff and then found myself snacking on stuff while cooking dinner. Then I couldn't finish my dinner!! So I need you guys to yell at me and stuff so I'll get back into the swing of things!! I have also found myself not weighing my food like I should. I still keep a journal but I've gotten away from doing what I should. I feel so stupid and guilty!!!! Anyone else having these issues? I'm only 4 months out and doing this already. It scares me!!!

Angie,

Good job on the weight loss and recognizing that your recent behavior could derail your new habits. Do you log your food - every bite? I use MyFitnessPal (DevilBlueDress) and have some friends on there that are watching me closely. It really helps me with accountability.

BTW, I'm a little jealous that you've reached onederland. Since surgery on 10/2, I've lost 42 lbs (72 total since last March). Slow and steady but still 16 away from onederland.

Molly

What I do (at least for work) is bring grazing stuff that's pre measured.

nuts (restaurant condiment cups with lids)

lunch

snacks.

then if I graze... I know its just one serving over the whole day of whatever im eating.

I have been stalled for 6 weeks now. Ugh. Since my surgery 10/23 I've lost 42 lbs. 67 total since I started the process in July. But now I'm stuck. Added exercise a couple of weeks ago (I've never been a fan). I don't seem to dump on anything - which sounds good but isn't. I have some issues with meat - if I eat too fast or too much or it's dry. But other than that I feel "normal". I have been good with my protein so I'm going to work in that. I'm losing hair which isn't fun. Too bad the scale doesn't move for hair loss! I need to get over this hump!

I am down 63lbs since surgey which doesn't feel like much to me, I know it is but after being in denial for so long about the weight I had gained I just always felt this size. But I am having the same problems with grazing, and my mom said you aren't eating that much but your eating a lot over the course of the day. I think I just need to stop snacking. Or if I want a snack I drink a protein drink. I have also found that gluten is awful to me now. I ate some cookies (I know bad choice) but it took me two days to recover from the stomach cramps they gave me which is probably good. I had my 3 month follow up a couple of weeks ago and I just feel like I should be further along. I have 137 more pounds before I hit my goal. Also when is it okay to incorporate raw veggies again?

Edited February 19, 201412 yr by acubi2

Hello October post/op's!! Congrats to everyone!! Keep up the great job!!

I'm a November WLS. Seeking advise on what worked for you got fatigue and hair loss.

My progress:

WLS 11/14/13

SW 266

CW 233

GW 165

I'm averaging 2 lbs per week, no exercise due to knee injury/pain. Doctor is happy with my progress.

Issues I've been experiencing feeling tired, fatigue and exhausted. I eat all my water/ meals/proteins/vitamins and average 600 to 900 calories daily, try to eat more to get energy levels up, helps some days.

I'm 3 months as of Friday 2/14/14 and I've stated losing globs of hair especially after I shampoo. So I'm washing every other day. I was expecting this may happen, but so emotionally distressing and nerve wrecking to see it come out so much so quickly. I'm totally freaked out. Praying it slows down soon.

Anyone else feeling exhausted and losing your hair??

I have been losing my hair for the last month. surgery 10/8. I cut it off so its not as bad. Part of it was my own fault as I always kept my long hair in tight pony tails. I have some days where I feel exhausted.. but not as much as I thought I would. I always have energy now. I don't get to exercise as much as I should because of my work schedule and other things I have going on. SW:267 CW:177 GW:150 RNY:10/8/2013

Wow, I'm amazed at how much some of you have lost post-op! Great job, everyone!

I've had to clean my hairbrush daily. Luckily, I've got a lot of hair (albeit fine hair), so it isn't noticeable, yet.

I've finally broken through a long stall and started losing again. I added more exercise which I think helps. I have more energy finally, too. This winter in Wisconsin hasn't helped the energy one bit. The weather makes me want to sit by the fireplace most of the time.

I had a teaching gig yesterday, so I decided to wear makeup and take some selfies. Here's a side-by-side. Left is July 2013, right is yesterday: