Not losing

[michelle0208 0]

I had my surgery at the end of October weighing 263. The first month I lost 20 pounds but I have not lost any since. I am at 241. It's depressing knowing I've gone a whole month and not lost anything. Any suggestions? Debating on trying phentermine for a boost.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Are you getting all of your Water and Protein in? Can you tell us a little about what you are eating now and what your activity level is like?

[jane13 2,256]

@@michelle0208 - are you tracking EVERYTHING? I know I may seem to be asking the obvious but if you are not tracking e-v-e-r-y-t-h-I-n-g you put in your mouth - it won't work. Its easy, a few weeks out, to get back into the old habits of a handful of chips, a extra Protein bar (excess carbs :/) or eating any kind of slider food.

Are you exercising? Have you measured yourself? What is your required amount of Protein & calories? Drinking plenty of Water?

I would try on some older clothes and see how they fit. Sometimes as we "stall" or "plateau" we lose inches vice pounds.

[mmincinci 17]

I have gone for long periods of time with no weight loss, "stalls" as they are called here and they are common. Just keep plugging along. i stopped weighing every day and just weigh once a week. It's less frustrating.

P.S. So glad to see "losing" correctly spelled!

[FrankyG 1,450]

You're barely even to two months... you aren't giving the sleeve a chance to work. As long as you are following your doctor/nutritionist instructions regarding Water, Protein and exercise, you will do just fine.

Stalls are completely normal, and expected and can last for weeks. The weight isn't just going to steadily melt off until you reach goal; there will be a whole lot of starts and stops.

Please read this from another savvy poster: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351046-embrace-the-stall/

And if no one told you this part as well: take your measurements ASAP. Arms, chest, waist, hips, legs using a measuring tape and then retake it every month around the same time. Many times when you think you're not losing any weight because the scale isn't budging, you're losing fat and gaining muscle. One pound of fat is far bulkier than one pound of (lean,mean) muscle, so while the scale is telling you you're stalled, your body may be slimming down anyway.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Make sure you are following your program. Get in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as instructed. Exercise.

And, Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

It could be a stall. However, check your carbs. Carbs will sabotage your weight loss. Log everything you eat or drink.