3 days left of my preop diet. Next 2 days only protein shakes. I lost 8 pounds pretty quick the first week. Now.... nothing. Just staying at the same 257 every day.

I went from never having periods thanks to my Nexplanon implant, to 5 days of the heaviest, crampiest, longest I’ve had since my 20’s when I was diagnosed with PCOS. And to top it off, I woke up this morning with 5 huge pimples! I’ve always had clear skin. I never had large breakouts even when I was in my teens.

I don’t have a set weight loss for my surgery since I’ve already lost 53 pounds, but jeeze! I feel like a loser (not the good kind). Am I failing at this before the long haul even starts?

I don’t understand. Is it hormones? All the water? Bloating? Too much protein? Have I hit a stall because of losing those 50 pounds earlier? What’s going on?

I feel like everyone is already doing so well and now I’m just stuck at the back of the class.

I don’t mean to beg here, but if anyone can offer any reassurance that this all ok or even a bit normal it would help put my mind at ease.

HW: 311

CW: 257

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I only lost 8 pounds during the 2 week pre-op. Just wait, because the day after my surgery I was up 4 pounds from my pre-op weight. I need to update my stats, because 5 days post op I was down all of my pre-op loss plus 8 additional pounds. Some people lose more at different stages, but with the amount that you are eating the weight MUST come off!

I get hormonal acne every month along with no loss, it happens . We can sit in the back of the class together and pass notes.

1 hour ago, moondoggie1983 said:

3 days left of my preop diet. Next 2 days only Protein Shakes. I lost 8 pounds pretty quick the first week. Now.... nothing. Just staying at the same 257 every day.

I went from never having periods thanks to my Nexplanon implant, to 5 days of the heaviest, crampiest, longest I’ve had since my 20’s when I was diagnosed with PCOS. And to top it off, I woke up this morning with 5 huge pimples! I’ve always had clear skin. I never had large breakouts even when I was in my teens.

I don’t have a set weight loss for my surgery since I’ve already lost 53 pounds, but jeeze! I feel like a loser (not the good kind). Am I failing at this before the long haul even starts?

I don’t understand. Is it hormones? All the Water? Bloating? Too much Protein? Have I hit a stall because of losing those 50 pounds earlier? What’s going on?

I feel like everyone is already doing so well and now I’m just stuck at the back of the class.

I don’t mean to beg here, but if anyone can offer any reassurance that this all ok or even a bit normal it would help put my mind at ease.

HW: 311

CW: 257

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I would imagine there's a lot of hormonal influence to the stall. And truthfully, that's probably why most people tell us to stay away from the scale everyday because there will be days that we don't lose and that is totally demoralizing. That being said, we all probably use the scale more than we should -- this journey is about weight loss, but it's also about becoming healthier, focusing on a better relationship with food, and getting our lives back -- those things can't be measured in pounds.

You are doing awesome -- and you are so close to your surgery date. Keep with the plan, stay hydrated, and so soon you'll see the scale move again.

I lost 10 pounds in the first week and have lost nothing since. Don’t stress it. Your body just got used to the liquid only life and adjusted itself accordingly!

Thank you guys! I feel much better thanks to all your responses.


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC