Hello I am so discouraged I’ve only lost about 50 pounds in 7.5 months. I have been stalled for 2 mos up 3lbs down 3 lbs. I really want to break this stall and continue to lose weight. I have about 60 more pounds to lose to goal. This sucks when you see stories of people at this point 60-70 pounds lighter. Please help with suggestions

are you tracking your food intake? What about liquids? Also on the food, what is your intake? Carbs? Proteins? Etc. How many calories are you consuming daily and are you eating your protein first. I am still fairly new at this but all I see on the hospital support group I am a part of is the Bariatric Coordinator advises those that are in the same situation is to go back to basics. The carbs should be minimal until you are at 75% of your excess weight lost. Again, I am not a doctor and I am new at this myself, but maybe you need to re-evaluate how many carbs you are eating daily, and how much water you are drinking as well.

Good Luck

Hello I am so discouraged I’ve only lost about 50 pounds in 7.5 months. I have been stalled for 2 mos up 3lbs down 3 lbs. I really want to break this stall and continue to lose weight. I have about 60 more pounds to lose to goal. This sucks when you see stories of people at this point 60-70 pounds lighter. Please help with suggestions

Did you have the by pass or sleeve? The reason I ask is I was going to have the sleeve but my surgeon highly suggested the bypass for more weight loss. Because I have noticed that the people that have the sleeve lose less weight than the people that have the bypass I am assuming that is because with the sleeve you still have a larger stomach capacity so you can actually eat more versus the bypass where you have a little bitty pouch. I am not quite six months out and then 112 pounds lighter so I am very thankful for my surgeon knowing and recommending the bypass. Also I was weighing every two weeks but now I only weigh once a month that way if you did have a stall then you wouldn't really notice it because I was very afraid if I seen a weight gain or a stall it would mess with my mind so once a month is all I will wait now and I am still averaging about 8 to 10pounds a month loss.

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1 hour ago, FitLMFT said:

only lost about 50 pounds in 7.5 months

@FitLMFT

hey bud

Welcome to the neighborhood

I see you just joined our "small" group - we are all getting " smaller and smaller" by the day?

Read these boards, gather lots of info from OP - they will spread their words of wisdom/

give their advice - and tell you of their experiences

when all is said and done listen to your DOC/NUT - they are who matters the most

Glad you are aware of the many stalls that you and OP have you ""only" lost 50 lbs

!!- don't say the word "ONLY" - that word should be eliminated for weight loss

say "I lost 50 lbs" what an accomplishment - Woo Hoo Woo Hoo!! party dance, party dance

Don't EVER compare your weight loss, how long it took you to lose anyone else

Try not to be discouraged - (easier said than done) stalls do happen, and i know you will

lose those 60-70lbs!! "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It"

Watch out today with the holiday yummy foods (my favorite is the stuffing!!) i know

you will do great!! You are aces - drinking a glass of water to your health!

good luck

happy turkey day

kathy

Thank you all for your feedback really appreciate it. I have the Sleeve done back in April. I have to drink more water and protein the carbs always settles better and goes down easier so I do tend to eat more. I struggle is acid reflux and heart burn which the protein typically causes. I have pills but it sometimes don’t work. Anyways I have a appointment on Thursday so hopefully I will get back on track. It’s just been really slow to me anyways. I do see a lot of inches loss which keeps me motivated. I cannot wait to get to my goal weight.

11 hours ago, FitLMFT said:

Thank you all for your feedback really appreciate it. I have the Sleeve done back in April. I have to drink more Water and Protein the carbs always settles better and goes down easier so I do tend to eat more. I struggle is acid reflux and heart burn which the protein typically causes. I have pills but it sometimes don’t work. Anyways I have a appointment on Thursday so hopefully I will get back on track. It’s just been really slow to me anyways. I do see a lot of inches loss which keeps me motivated. I cannot wait to get to my goal weight.

You have your answer.

Cut the carbs, track your food. Weigh, measure, and eat appropriately. Quit filling up on empty carbs. It's very simple. The docs know and prescribe as they do because they know what works. Dense FILLING protein first, low glycemic veg next, healthy fats (not too much), and a tiny bit of fruit or IF necessary, a bite or two of carbs at the very last.