Okay I need some reassurance

[kyrickchick64 468]

I was sleeved March 2nd of this year. I've lost 55 lbs and I'm happy about that but I have been in a stall since my last drs appt on April 4th I haven't lost any weight since then. I've tracked my food, upped my calories to 800-1000. I'm still not able to do much exercise wise because of my back and knees but I walk some. In the past I have never been able to lose more than what I have now and I have at least another 120 to go. I'm really starting to get bummed out,I even had an ice cream last night. I know that doesn't help but I was weak. I'm not even a big ice cream fan so I don't know why I did it. I'm drinking a Protein Shake now and am back on the wagon. I'm just wish I could get the scale to move. I'm usually very optimistic but I'm g feeling defeated. Thanks for letting me vent.

[KingMoose 238]

Welcome to your first big stall! The "3rd week stall" can sometimes last for a few weeks. Look at other indicators of weight loss: clothes fitting looser, being able to move better, less pain... the ting with most stalls is that once you break through it is, the weight will plummet. Just in time for the next stall. It is hard to be positive when we are going through it but, looking back it is not as big of a deal. You are 55 lbs lighter than you were 2 months ago and are on the right path to be a healthier you. Keep your head up try to change you activity if you can get to a pool try that (there is no joint impact in swimming) lower your carb intake... something different just to break the stall. You can do this good luck!

[Babbs 14,681]

Never give up! I have felt like giving up so many times, especially after long stalls. At 6 months, I had a 6 week stall for no apparent reason. I tried EVERYTHING. I just had to keep doing what I needed to do and wait it out.

Hang in there! It WILL pass. Stay away from the ice cream (although sometimes a little cheat seems to help some stalls) and keep doing what you need to do!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Long stalls are like lovers. Your first will probably not be your last. I am in a loooooong one now that has lasted for months. I am following my plan and still measuring and longing and weighing, but nevertheless, stalls happen. I have my bad days, too. This week, my sciatica which was in remission because of radiofrequency ablation, is back. I caved in to the pain last night and had some pound cake, but I am not beating myself up about it.

[maxcimax 220]

I had a stall every 3 or 4 weeks. Now I'm a year out & haven't lost anything since late March. I had a doctor's appt. this past week & she was very happy with my progress so I'm not going to drive myself crazy. I just have to be more careful of what I eat & try & exercise more. Even tho' the weight loss has been slow I'm so happy I had the surgery. My knees don't hurt much now. I moved into a second floor apartment so I would be forced to get some sort of exercise & it has helped. The most positive thing that has happened is not having to wear that stupid CPAP contraption anymore!! Yay!!! Even my oxygen useage is down considerably. I can even go into a restaurant & not have to drag the oxygen tank with me. I still carry the oxygen in my car & wear it when I'm driving.

Believe me, it will get better & so worth it. Best of luck with your journey.

[kyrickchick64 468]

Thanks! I'm at the doctor for something else and im down 2 lbs. Yippeee!

[VSGmary 418]

Dont give up.. Just follow the plan and it will change...just have to be patient, only your body will let that weight to come off when its ready to finally let it go! This is imo the most mind effing time through this whole process????. I too have a shit load more to lose, we just have to stick to the plan and take it one day at a time

Wish you all the best on your weight loss journey xox.

[theskinnyone 22]

I was sleeved on the same day. I have lost 35lb and i am presently in my second big stall. Here is my moto " i may be losing slow but i am losing for life"