I'm 1-1/2 years post surgery and have lost 90% of what I needed to lose, but would like to lose 15-20 more pounds. Have gained and lost the same 2 pounds for three months now and am really frustrated. Had my follow up with surgeon today, and discussed this with him. He said I should be happy that I've lost as much as I have and that I probably won't be able to lose any more. I told him how many calories and carbs I was eating daily (1,200 calories and 50g carbs, exercising A LOT!)) and that I was afraid that if I started eating more "normally," i.e., occasional Pasta, a bite of dessert, etc., I'd gain. He told me I have to eat the way I am now forever in order to maintain my weight loss! Distressing!!! I thought I could increase my calories somewhat and add more variety in the maintenance phase. What has your experience been???

It's a frustrating situation indeed.

I have basically noticed myself stopping weight loss at 1 year out and tried increasing my calorie intake to 1100-1200; it helped me a lose a few more lbs but now I'm stuck again and haven't moved in two months. I've tried going back to 800 or so, doesn't do a darn thing. I tried cutting any carbs I could (I usually try to keep under 30g a day) but it made me dizzy and unable to exercise at gym. Unsure what else to do, work out 4 times a week myself and don't eat more than 1200 calories, my body has gotten insanely comfortable at this weight.

http://dailyburn.com/life/health/how-to-calculate-bmr/ -- great to calculate your own metabolic rate.

I stay away from counting calories and focus on counting macros. I stalled last month so this month I upped my Protein and lost same weight in a week that I lost in the entire month of April.

@@twittymilk, how much protein did you increase it to?

@@Kathy812 I aimed for around 90grams. I was getting 50-60 before.I'm not that active at all so didn't want to overdo it.