I was sleeved on August 20th and I've lost a ton of weight. Since December though, it seems to have just... stopped. I am concerned. Sometimes when I step on a scale I see that I've even gained a few lbs. Some major noteworthy things that may be relevant:

- I broke my foot on Oct. 19th and was in a cast and crutches for a while. I basically sat on the couch from October until about three weeks ago. I relied on people to shop for me because I couldn't drive nor walk, lived on Thanksgiving and Christmas leftovers, the holidays happened etc.

- On 1/26 I started back at the gym doing weight-training. I have NOT been doing cardio or any exercises that stress my foot because it's still sore. Mostly seated exercises for now (I'm dying to get back on a treadmill).

- I still don't eat much (relative to how much I used to be able to eat), although I can eat significantly more than I could 2-3 months ago.

- I've been feeling hungry lately, enough that I worry about it.

Here's a snippet of my weight log for a visual aid:

8/5/13 - 383

8/19/13 - 343 (surgery was 8/20)

10/21/13 - 293

10/28/13 - 291 (with cast)

11/4/13 - 285 (with cast)

11/18/13 - 275 (with cast)

12/24/13 - 262 (cast was removed)

1/13/14 - 266

1/20/14 - 261 (started back at the gym on 1/26)

2/13/14 - 265 (been working out 4 days a week)

Reading this objectively, I would deduce that between the weights, sitting around from the broken foot and the holiday leftover thing would explain away my concerns, But, I don't really eat bad food in general (chicken, tuna, brown rice, veggies, Protein shakes when I exercise, etc). My eating isn't perfect but it's 90,000 times better than it was. Plus, I eat maybe 1/3rd in volume than I used to. Also, I was under the impression that the "honeymoon" period of surgery, where weight loss just goes and goes, is at least a year! Is this just a "plateau" and I may notice weight falling off again in a month or so?

Dan, don't take it so hard. I think part of the problem is that we're all told different things by our doctors and their teams, and sometimes when you hear what one doc says and compare it to what your doc says, it's just WTF? I think you're on track, focusing on the positive and working on your exercise plan. I'm sure if this stall begins to concern either you or your doctor, you'll figure out some strategies. Have fun in the man room!

Thanks everyone, I think I'll be fine. It's pointless to dwell on why I'm able to eat an ounce or two more than other people. 120lbs in six months is a pretty substantial accomplishment, so I'll stay focused and up my cardio once my foot is healed enough. I'm also involved in martial arts, which I'm going back to once my foot is healed. I think the gym, the treadmill and karate will get me burning plenty of calories and back on track.

Side note - I think I'll go back to only posting in the "man room". You ladies are rough out here. I was almost preparing powerpoint slides to back up and defend every little statement I made!

Hey Dan -- I know you keep saying you'll get back to cardio when your foot is healed. Bum wondering if you've found some good cardio to do while your foot is on the mend? I'm in double walking casts and have been since about four weeks before my sleeve, so 14 weeks now. I essentially have some stress fractures and dissolving bone. I, like you, can't do anything high impact, but I've been doing some walking and bike riding in my boots. Thinking of joining a gym with a pool just to add that to the mix, and I saw a video of cardio exercises done from a chair (TTapp), but I'm looking for other stuff to do. Any tips?

Unfortunately I don't have much in the way of tips. I was on crutches for most of my time, and since it is my right foot I wasn't able to drive either. Essentially, I just sat on my couch. If they say you're able to do low impact stuff I imagine (on top of what you already do) the elliptical would be best because your feet don't move at all. If your gym has them, try battle ropes too!