18 weeks post op and struggling with weight loss

[stefanyj_ 3]

Hi everyone!

I'm 18 weeks post op and I've been struggling with my weight.

I was loosing around 4-5 pounds per week, but it's been 2 weeks since I stopped loosing weight and started gaining it!! It's frustrating me a lot because I had lost around 63 pounds but gained 6 pounds again.

I feel like I've been eating more that I used to eat the first months and I'm not sure if that should be that way? I also stopped drinking my Protein Shake, for some reason I was feeling that it was what didn't let me loose weight but I don't know what to think now.

Is it normal? Is there anything I can do to start loosing weight again? Any advices?

[travelergirl 142]

Thank you for sharing. I'm at week 9 but have had a couple of struggles myself. I hope some others can share their experiences and insights.

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[crownstillshining 3]

Congrats on the loss! It's normal to progressively be able to eat a little bit more over time. Since you've cut out your Protein Shake, have you been replacing the content with a lean Protein? I'm nearly 6 months out and have played around with my diet quite a bit. I always end up running back to my Protein Shakes because it's so difficult too meet my minimum protein intake without them. Maybe the protein deficiency is aiding the weight gain.

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[kristenmh 68]

This just happened to me -- I am 19 weeks post-op and about 3 weeks ago, I hit a wall. I was losing 2-3 lbs a week and then BLAM! nothing. My weight was fluctuating up and down a pound or two every day for 3 weeks. It was driving me crazy.

Just 3 days ago something seemed to break and I'm down 3.5lbs in 3 days. I did literally all of the things they tell you to break a stall -- upped my Water, logged every single thing that went into my mouth, changed up what I was eating and changed how I was exercising. I have no proof, but I think what broke things for me is radically upping my Fiber (I prioritized getting 25g a day above everything, including protein) and completely cut out dairy. (I am a vegetarian, but I went totally vegan for the past week.)

I was super upset during the stall -- I would blame myself, yell at the scale, etc. Just keep fighting your way through this -- it sucks, but I promise you it will break.

[Hellya 144]

One thing I learned on my journey is that it's not linear. My weight loss chart looks like a jagged mountain, with the trend being downward.

I know it's hard, but be patient and continue to do the things you know are good for you. This is not a time to panic or give up. Your body is doing something. Positive changes ARE happening and just because it's not reflected on the scale doesn't mean its not happening.

An example: I've not lost much in the last few months. Like 5ish pounds? I don't even know. BUT, I've gone from a size 10 to a 6!!! It's mind boggling and doesn't make "sense", but I don't care.

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[stefanyj_ 3]

Congrats on the loss! It's normal to progressively be able to eat a little bit more over time. Since you've cut out your Protein Shake, have you been replacing the content with a lean Protein? I'm nearly 6 months out and have played around with my diet quite a bit. I always end up running back to my Protein Shakes because it's so difficult too meet my minimum protein intake without them. Maybe the protein deficiency is aiding the weight gain.

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I wasn't -and am not- really used to weight or even check the amount of Proteins or carbs or others in my meals, I didn't want to feel pushed to do things in a ver strict way, so I don't really think I've been completely replacing the protein shake in my meals. I think I'll have to start being a little bit more strict with my diet and maybe start looking up some diet plans to follow until I feel confortable.
And as you said, I think I'll end up running back to my protein shake aswell!

Thanks for the comment! If you have any recommendations, they are all welcome!

[stefanyj_ 3]

This just happened to me -- I am 19 weeks post-op and about 3 weeks ago, I hit a wall. I was losing 2-3 lbs a week and then BLAM! nothing. My weight was fluctuating up and down a pound or two every day for 3 weeks. It was driving me crazy.
Just 3 days ago something seemed to break and I'm down 3.5lbs in 3 days. I did literally all of the things they tell you to break a stall -- upped my Water, logged every single thing that went into my mouth, changed up what I was eating and changed how I was exercising. I have no proof, but I think what broke things for me is radically upping my fiber (I prioritized getting 25g a day above everything, including protein) and completely cut out dairy. (I am a vegetarian, but I went totally vegan for the past week.)

I was super upset during the stall -- I would blame myself, yell at the scale, etc. Just keep fighting your way through this -- it sucks, but I promise you it will break.

I was just talking with my sister about this! I think it's just about a little motivation, I haven't been feeling pretty good in many ways, seeing the scale stuck and going back up really got me upset and started feeling the way I used to feel before surgery, blaming myself for everything.
It kinda makes me feel better to know that other people go through this also, maybe it's not just me, maybe it's about time.
I'll try to start doing all you said -I'll try cutting out dairy and upping my fiber- hopefully it will help!

Thanks for the comment, I'll try to keep you updated

[stefanyj_ 3]

One thing I learned on my journey is that it's not linear. My weight loss chart looks like a jagged mountain, with the trend being downward.
I know it's hard, but be patient and continue to do the things you know are good for you. This is not a time to panic or give up. Your body is doing something. Positive changes ARE happening and just because it's not reflected on the scale doesn't mean its not happening.
An example: I've not lost much in the last few months. Like 5ish pounds? I don't even know. BUT, I've gone from a size 10 to a 6!!! It's mind boggling and doesn't make "sense", but I don't care.

Thanks! I think I needed to read this, it IS frustrating and I actually kinda gived up this past week, I can't really see any change reflected in any way, not in the scale neither in my clothes, but hopefully I'll get to see some changes soon!

PS: Can't wait to be size 6 someday, haha [emoji28]