Today is my 8 week mark since surgery and I have lost 32 pounds. I have 43 more to go..

I'm on the stall

I'm

In week 3 and haven't lost anythinf this week which is fine because I'm hoping I'll just suddenly drop again when my body wakes up.. I'm 17 days post op have lost 20poubds (10kg) am happy .. I start excerxising end of the month so hopefully that will shift more

Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating.

Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating.

What my nutrición is told was that I was eating to little calories. I was doing the same thing now I'm eating between 700 and 1000 sounds like a lot but if u eat the right ones it will help, more Protein less carbs. Don't get discourage it's part of the process! Stay strong!

<p>Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating.</p>

Yep. I'm in your boat. I believe it's time to call the nutritionist. I know our bodies will hold onto weight to protect itself thinking we are trying to kill it on super low calorie intake. But it makes sense that if you burn more than you consume it should come off no matter what. So, I'm calling an expert. Will let you know what the word is....

Congrats to ALL! Amazing! I can tell you are all happy as I am. I am 6 weeks out and have lost 27 since surgery, down 2 sizes and elated. I feel better and better every passing day --thank God and really happy overall with my WLS. Let's keep this momentum of going downwards and happiness going my friends!

I am just past 8 weeks since surgery and am down about 43lbs! So excited! My pants all hang off of me now, and my co-workers all comment on how much i've lost so far. Still have a ways to go, but am so proud of myself for making this decision. I am also SO proud of everyone else here! BRAVO to everyone!

How exciting congratulations

Thanks so much! Please let me know. I had my surgery in Mexico and I don't have a nutritionist here so any information provided would be VERY helpful.

<p>Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating.</p>

Yep. I'm in your boat. I believe it's time to call the nutritionist. I know our bodies will hold onto weight to protect itself thinking we are trying to kill it on super low calorie intake. But it makes sense that if you burn more than you consume it should come off no matter what. So, I'm calling an expert. Will let you know what the word is....

Thanks to all. I feel better just knowing I'm not alone in my stall and wls . I am going to up my protein and lower my carbs. I am having trouble with the water- 30min before and 30 after a meal.

Does anyone have tricks/ reminders for this?

Hi tresmom

A stall is very common. I am 10 weeks out and had a stall for 1 month. I increased my calories as I was working out 5 days a week and it started coming off. I am down 35 since surgery.

Hi tresmom A stall is very common. I am 10 weeks out and had a stall for 1 month. I increased my calories as I was working out 5 days a week and it started coming off. I am down 35 since surgery.

Thank you so much. I am going to increase my workout and see if that helps. I try to eat more calories but am not having a Lot of luck there. If I eat too much I am miserable. The only issue I have with calories is that the best way for me to increase calories also increases carbs and of course I don't really want to do that.

I'll keep posting . Thanks for the support

Thanks to all. I feel better just knowing I'm not alone in my stall and wls . I am going to up my protein and lower my carbs. I am having trouble with the water- 30min before and 30 after a meal. Does anyone have tricks/ reminders for this?

I found that when I add crystal light (even though it's not something I used to drink) to my water I can drink more.

I'm so glad you posted this! I am 2 months out and down 32 lbs and tons of inches. I've been feeling down the past few days because I'm stuck here. Haven't lost an ounce in 10 days. I'm consuming a minimum of 800 calories a day and a max of 1,000 calories. But I seriously SERIOUSLY struggle with protein. Any tips??

This is all so encouraging news!

I am 5 days out and think the word only should be dropped. I'm proud of each of you! You have committed to a very difficult undertaking (if a say so myself :)and you are half way there so in 8-10 weeks if you keep with your current pace you will reach your goal. Congratulations! !

I'm with you the word ONLY must go, I'm 5 weeks out and I'm down 30lbs I would never say only because it's way more than I would have lost without the sleeve.......