Feeling Defeated And Depressed

[SarahBeth 11]

I am currently 4.5 months post-op and I have lost 80lbs. I lost most of that weight in the first 2-3 months, and for the last several weeks I have just been STUCK! I am getting so defeated and discouraged. I don't know what I am doing wrong or what to do to jump start my weight loss again! I don't want to stop losing weight, but I don't know what i am doing wrong!? Did anyone else have this problem!? How did you get past it. This has been a serious stall that's lasted almost 2 months!

[mzshay35 215]

I am currently 4.5 months post-op and I have lost 80lbs. I lost most of that weight in the first 2-3 months, and for the last several weeks I have just been STUCK! I am getting so defeated and discouraged. I don't know what I am doing wrong or what to do to jump start my weight loss again! I don't want to stop losing weight, but I don't know what i am doing wrong!? Did anyone else have this problem!? How did you get past it. This has been a serious stall that's lasted almost 2 months!

I'm 3 months out only down 52 been stalled a month then 2week latter another stall I don't know either

[ajustice 484]

Unfortunately stalls happen. You aren't doing anything wrong I'm sure it's just the journey has lots of peaks and valleys. I would say u are doing phenomenal. The amount u have lost isn't anything to frown about for sure! Whenever u feel discouraged just start thinking about percentage excess weight loss compared to where u were. Sometimes that's made me feel a lot better. Even with wls our bodies tend to get complacent. shake it up a bit and see if that helps. If u aren't eating as many calories maybe add in a few extra calories for a few days. Logging your food helps knowing where u stand and what might be going on where u can tweak it if needed. Change in routine sometimes helps...if u have a normal exercise routine...Shake that up a bit too may help. Regardless please don't be so hard on yourself. You are doing awesome! This too shall pass!

[TurnThePage 220]

Call your surgeon's office for advice and/or go to one of their support group meetings. Are you logging your food, Fluid and exercise every day? Perhaps reviewing your log with the NUT will give you some insight.

You may need to adjust your intake to 're-boot' your loss. Sometimes it happens if you are taking in too few calories and your system goes into conservation mode. As suggested above, try to change your routine. Try a different form of exercise, eat different foods. Stalls don't last--nothing ever does.

Good luck!

[elli'smommy 160]

I am currently 4.5 months post-op and I have lost 80lbs. I lost most of that weight in the first 2-3 months, and for the last several weeks I have just been STUCK! I am getting so defeated and discouraged. I don't know what I am doing wrong or what to do to jump start my weight loss again! I don't want to stop losing weight, but I don't know what i am doing wrong!? Did anyone else have this problem!? How did you get past it. This has been a serious stall that's lasted almost 2 months!

I'm 4.5ish months out as well (7/3). I've lost 79lbs. It's been small steady amounts with some weeks w 0 loss. I think we are still in a good range. I know it's frustrating to not see that scale move but try to focus more on NSVs like how your clothing feels, your energy levels, coming off RX meds, and your overall mood. Hang in there. We can do this!! Prayers :-)

[elli'smommy 160]

Ps, my sister's name is Sarah Beth :-)

[pastor o 73]

I am currently 4.5 months post-op and I have lost 80lbs. I lost most of that weight in the first 2-3 months, and for the last several weeks I have just been STUCK! I am getting so defeated and discouraged. I don't know what I am doing wrong or what to do to jump start my weight loss again! I don't want to stop losing weight, but I don't know what i am doing wrong!? Did anyone else have this problem!? How did you get past it. This has been a serious stall that's lasted almost 2 months!

I would love to be 80 lbs down; been six months and only 42 lbs down so far !

[deaddemmama 474]

My weight loss slowed after my first 80 lbs....it still stalls, and then I'll lose 6/7 lbs in a week, usually if I eat no carbs and up my Protein. I also try to remember that weight loss can go on for 18 months, and it's natural to slow down. I also consult with my nut/ program specialist if I am really concerned ...I've called a couple times, and they advised me to eat more protein.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

There's no schedule for stalls and no way to accurately predict how long they'll last. Ditto for weight loss. It's always a mistake to compare your weight loss to anyone else's weight loss - too many variables. And by extension, it's a mistake to compare your weight loss to what you "think" it should be. That can be a sure formula for frustration. Consider a different approach.

Follow your plan. No matter what is happening with your weight, focus all of your energy on following your plan. Trust the process and let the weight take care of itself. No matter what you do, your body is going to find its own way in its own time.

My plan is this:

• Stay focused on following the protocol as closely to the letter as you possibly can.
• Stay positive.
• Stay patient.
• Maintain a food log.

As long as I'm doing those things, I know I'll get to where I want to be. There is no doubt. The laws of science and the universe cannot be denied.

You're gonna love the new you!!