I haven’t lost 1 pound in over a month. I have definitely been eating less food, less calories, less times per day. But I am getting no exercise because I lost my job and I am sitting at the computer all day long, looking for another job. I haven’t lost 1 pound in over a month. I have definitely been eating less food, less calories, last times per day. But I am getting no exercise because I lost my job and I am sitting at the computer all day long, looking for another job. I admit I am drinking wine, which I know is a lot of calories but my depression and stress from finances has me so sad I don’t feel like doing anything else. Next month will be my three month check up and I should be around 40 to 50 pounds weight loss and I barely lost 20, and I lost nine in my first week after surgery only because I was just drinking fluids. I have tried to go back on your fluids: Broth, sugar-free Jell-O, sugar-free pudding, Crystal light, etc., But I haven’t lost one single pound I can’t seem to get past that number on the scale. So basically it means I’ve only lost about 10 pounds on my own in two months, which is ridiculous and very disheartening. I hate to think I went to all this trouble, and the surgery only to lose about 10 pounds, when I thought by now I would be about 50 pounds lighter.

I'm so sorry you are struggling, losing a job takes a huge emotional toll. When you go for your check up let them know the emotional strain you are under maybe you can get some counseling support.

Sorry you are going through this stress. Praying you have the strength to get back on track! Suggest you get up from the computer and take 10-15 minute breaks every hour! Walk the neighborhood if you can or if you have a treadmill get on the machine! The breaks may help breakdown the depression and help you look at things in a better light! Good luck, God Bless!

I'm so sorry you are feeling really stressed and have lost your job. As others have said, getting up and away from the computer at least a few times a day to walk a bit would probably do your mental health even more good than your physical health.

You said you are eating less food, less calories and less times a day. Do you mean less than you used to pre-surgery? or less than you were earlier post op? If you are having more than a glass of wine a day it's likely that the wine is part of the problem (unless you happen to be in a long stall). I don't drink wine but google tells me there is about 125 calories in a glass of wine, 625 in a bottle.

If you aren't already, I strongly recommend you start tracking all your food and fluids in something like MyFitnessPal, including any alcoholic drinks, so you can get a real picture of your current caloric intake. If you are only taking in about 1000 calories then expect the scale to eventually start shifting down again, even while not exercising. But if the wine and current food choices are pushing you up past 1200-1500 calories then that might account for your weight loss stalling.

I know money is tight but find a head hunter to help you get a job, even temp agencies just to get you through until something permanent comes along. But you must step out of your house, go for two walking breaks every six hours at the computer. Or go to the library and use their computer - harder to drink wine there lol.....find a support group at church or a meetup group exercise or anything - book club because the more people that you let know you need work the better, sometimes word of mouth is the best job resource. Find a wls group and attend. Hang in there.

Thanks so much! I know I need it.

try to do a half hour of cardio a day,walking,just a half an hour,before or after wk,it will boost ur metabolism,despite the alcohol & make u feel so much better.u can do this.like u said,u didnt go thru all of this to not eventually get healthier & dwn to ur goal.keep networking for a new job.u have got to force yourself to get out or it will only get worse.u can do this.

Thank you so much, my husband doesn’t understand. Thank you for your support. I feel like I have someone to open up to in this blog.

Thanks to all your helpful tips I’m back on track. I walked a lot this week and I’ve lost a few more pounds. I know I can’t expect too much of myself but I know what I’m doing wrong and I know I didn’t go through this surgery for nothing. I’m getting serious and getting in a better mindset because I know I have to get back out in the workforce (after losing my job) and feel confident and look confident. That has always been a barrier for me, I’ve got college degrees and almost 30 years work experience in my field but younger, prettier girls are getting the jobs. I know this for a fact. Anyway I’m going to keep trying… Thank you all for your help and kind words I’m getting back on the road to success before I see my doctor for my three month follow-up. Thank you all so much !!!!