I'm so down right now I have not only been losing very slowly but now I've stopped losing altogether. I was sleeved on 21st May and have lost 45lbs but have not lost anything for nearly a month.

I'm eating between 800 and 900 cals a day. I could drink more Water and exercise more if I didn't have a horrible knee injury. Otherwise I have a thyroid problem that is beig reviewed as my meds are not doing what they should. Can anyone offer any advise as this is a big thing to go through for it not to work.

Maybe you need know better of Plateauing effect;... http://www.livestrong.com/article/350937-weight-loss-plateau-effect/ ... also: step up on trying exercise more and best amount for now, and drink all that water as well, first thing in the AM you can fill up on water or before meal time and feel that much more fuller and ready to go !

Also, I'd tell you just walk but that's a given and the weight lost and all you'll probably enjoy that so much more, please, I don't know how bad that injury is, I want to help a bit if it can: ... http://beta.active.com/fitness/articles/the-best-and-worst-exercises-for-bad-knees ,, I got that searching it on the net, I've trouble to and it makes pure sense that when the joint is surrounded by muscle it works best and pain is a controllable issue better you use give and take you know best for how much you can do..

How much protein are you getting everyday? Are you taking bariatric viatmins? Have you considered doing exercises in a swimming pool where there is less strain on your joints?

When my knee isn't swollen and I can walk without pain I always walk as much as possible but my knee is the reason I needed this surgery as I realised I couldn't rely on exercise like I have done in the past to lose weight.

I was assured by my surgeon that I should still lose being on a VCLD (very low calorie diet) and I seem to be stuck and losing much more slowly than most. My carb intake is tiny compared to the old me. So this is depressing I'm not getting anywhere yet eat small amounts.

I could drink more Water I mostly drink hot tea , as for Protein I'm vegetarian so get it from cheese milk tofu and quorn plus of course veggies.

Frustration is setting in I really need this to work I was crawling along and now at a standstill.

Not that it's exactly why your writing this post but,,look possibly if you needed into all from Garden of life products as well as Raw Power stuff; specifically these,..There is more to the same in flavors and different ingredient contents, 1. http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381761888&sr=8-1&keywords=raw+power+protein+powder ..... ..2. http://www.amazon.com/Raw-Power-Superfood-Original-certified/dp/B005FC929S/ref=pd_sim_hpc_4

You should get a great boost of vitamins and energy and feel at your best with lot's more toward good vegan protein sources.

Hang in there musiclover, maybe the pool is an answer for you too on exercise thing having been said.

I understand your frustration. I was doing well then gained 3 pounds from steroids I was put on for a rotator cuff torn during my surgery though they deny it.. now same weight for a month.. I just have to keep telling myself I am way better off then before... adn wait it out or if nothing else goes, I am still way better off..

Have you tried cortisone shot for the knee? I had to have that last week as I couldn't get the swelling under control and it worked like magic! In my regular vitamin rotation I take Turmeric supplements by New Chapter to control inflammation (I have Rheumatoid arthritis) and for the most part this a enough to keep joints under control. Also If your knee started acting up did you up what you take for pain or did you start taking something for pain because pain meds can stall weight loss. Make sure you're getting more than 60g protein, and up your water- that helped me. Good luck and try to keep your chin up, your weight will move

Cortizone is a temperary fix, after a couple years it causes more damages, I'd been on it, I was then told at the ending of a kinda ok long cycle the same, I was told to quit my job in order to prevent damage further and was not able to get my shots any longer as well. What I am suggesting is that if you do want shots you have expectation to stop at some date or when your doctor recommends, BUT, they work rather excellently.

Edited October 15, 201312 yr by JKG

Cortizone is a temperary fix, after a couple years it causes more damages, I'd been on it, I was then told at the ending of a kinda ok long cycle the same, I was told to quit my job in order to prevent damage further and was not able to get my shots any longer as well. What I am suggesting is that if you do want shots you have expectation to stop at some date or when your doctor recommends, BUT, they work rather excellently.

Yes this was my point. As the weight comes off and one becomes healthier, the shots won't be necessary. The point is to get the weight off.

What kind of Tea. This is very tricky as MANY teas are diuretics and hence not a good source of getting your liquids. try more water

Sure, Miss Divine-Q, I agree, just kinda rolled that off, sorry if seemed something or what have you. I use Turemeric as well, great stuff.

Edited October 16, 201312 yr by JKG