Almost a year out and I'm starting to feel a bit down and frustrated because I'm trying so hard to lose the weight but the scale is either going up 3 pounds or not moving at all. Any suggestions?

Stalls are so frustrating. I'm a little over a year out and am stalled also. The things that I'm doing trying to get mine jump started are increasing my protein, working out longer, constantly using my fitness pal to monitor my nutrition. Hopefully this will help. Good luck

Well said Rachel. Your body fights the weight loss but physics wins in the end. Simply put if you burn more calories than you take in, YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT. If you have stopped losing weight either/and reduce caloric intake and increase exercise PERIOD. Your Bariatric surgery has given you a tool most mortals don't have to combat hunger, use those tools.

Edited April 14, 201511 yr by Steve Puckett

I would recommend the 5 day pouch diet. You can get all of the information online. It begins with all liquid, to puree, then soft and normal food. You may not necessarily see a weight loss but it is an excellent way to re-boot your mind and body. Some people report feeling as they did shortly after surgery. As time goes by your stoma or pouch matures and does get larger. I believe ideally between 5.5 oz-9 oz. whereas in the beginning it is much smaller. I would also recommend journaling all that you are eating and drinking and what time. Not counting caffeinated beverages. In addition keep an activity log. Sometimes that alone can cause that aha! moment. Or perhaps schedule an appt with your nutritionist or bariatric doctor. I'm sure you will get over this little bump in the road especially with your determination. Best of luck to you!

I agree with the above statements i have had several stalls and I just go back to the basics intake less then you are working out but do not compromise your Protein, Vitamins, and Water.

I'm 20 months out and I hit a stall. I want to get back to basics 2 protein shakes and one lean and green meal with SF Popsicles. My question is can we also do SF Fudgesicles too?

I'm 20 months out and I hit a stall. I want to get back to basics 2 Protein shakes and one lean and green meal with SF Popsicles. My question is can we also do SF Fudgesicles too?

sugar free as opposed to "No Sugar Added" should be fine. chocolate by definition is made with sugar, the Cocoa bean is verr bitter and Chocolate is made with sugar. If in doubt, read the label for carb content which should be very low ( less than ten I would suppose ) if it is sugar free.