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I bought a coat today in the not plus section. It is a normal XL. I am so excited. I am almost 1 year post op vsg and at 83 pounds lost.

It takes several weeks for your body to adjust to the caloric change as well as the physical changes to your anatomy. I plateau often. Are you able to exercise?

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What everyone is saying is great [emoji4] I’m 9 months post op vsg and “stuck” at 80 pounds lost. I was 313 pre-op and I’m now at 232. I had some major complications in surgery and almost died. I actually came home with a 50 pound gain because of fluids [emoji24] but now I’ve not lost in 2 months. That being said, I am terrible about my water. This post has helped me to remember why that is so important. It is hard. We want instant and constant loss. The struggle is constant. Every bite I think is this because I’m hungry, bored, or emotional. If you would like to be fb friends, look me up- Shannon Busey. It seems we started at about the same place and I will be happy to walk this walk with you.

Excellent start! Go with 2 ounces and if you are satisfied stay with that. Have you checked out any of the high protein soups or is that what you are using? Bone broth is good too.

Hugs and support. I keep plateauing and I hate it- like you, the pain, time, and money didn't (doesn't) seem worth it. BUT it is worth it. I can do more now than I ever could. I'm losing slowly, about 10 pounds a month- which reading other stories can be discouraging to think it is this slow for me. I am not patient either and I do continue to struggle. However, if I want a chance at a better me I can't give up. You are going to do better. Give yourself 2 weeks of no weighing.

I am medicated for depression and anxiety. I have had several plateaus with my weight loss. I'm 63 down at 6 months, not astounding but decent. Food was my coping tool and created vicious cycles for me. Basics- if it is a temptation don't buy it. I know it is easy to say and hard to do. Don't drink when you eat. Walk- get out in the sun. Vitamin D deficiency is rampant with WLS. Write. Journal your food and how you feel when you eat it. Look for patterns. Be patient with yourself. Self care is of paramount importance. Emotional upkeep is a must as well as the physical side. Be kind to yourself. This is a difficult journey. Surgery didn't "fix" any of us- it merely gave us another tool to use.

Check unjury.

I feel you. I ended up almost dying during surgery due to an unforeseen complication that almost caused me to bleed to death- nothing on the fault of my surgeon, just bad luck. I was stuck in the hospital for 11 days. I swore if I had to drink one more sweet thing I was going to shriek my blasted head off! Soups helped- which since you are still clear broth won't work for you yet. I was super discouraged right after, not just from the complications I had but also because I "felt" hungry but the minute I tried to eat it was just not happening. That shock/depression/discouragement was added to because I actually gained 50 pounds of fluid from ivs and forced fluids while in the hospital. Nothing like going in for this procedure and coming out even heavier! That's where I completely understand your "gift for someone else" image. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm almost 6 months out. I'm 63 pounds (113 if I add in the fluid weight loss [emoji23]) down. I feel so much better- even with the ongoing problems I have from the complications. I can eat pretty much anything and yet the desire to do so is greatly reduced. Set a schedule and keep it. That will help. Try bone broth. Journal your feelings- is it a longing for what you miss, the taste or emotions the foods being, or thinking you should be hungry? This is a good place for support. Good luck.

Amazing weight loss and you are kicking butt on your steps- maybe the increased activity is a factor. There are some days I can't eat more than 4-5 bites of a meal and some days I would eat the plate if I could [emoji23] and I find that happens with the same meal so it isn't that i like or dislike one more. If your weight loss is steady then unless you are worried about it don't sweat it. Each of us is different.

Good luck! I have found using a tracker has helped me to "see"progress- even at the beginning if it was only 100 additional steps a day. Your phone might have a tracker as well.

Good luck! I have found using a tracker has helped me to "see"progress- even at the beginning if it was only 100 additional steps a day. Your phone might have a tracker as well.

Good luck! I have found using a tracker has helped me to "see"progress- even at the beginning if it was only 100 additional steps a day. Your phone might have a tracker as well.

I guess that make sense but I certainly understand the lack of energy with nothing but water. Can you walk paces in your house? I had to do that because of some major complications during surgery.

6 months post op here. I have found I can eat more than I thought I would be able to- but can and do are different. That isn't meant to sound snotty or rude. For me I am still adjusting to being ok with being ok when I eat- adjusting portions and my mindset about food. How do you relate to food emotionally? That has been an eye opener and huge adjustment for me.

I am 6 months post surgery and still have struggled with bouts of hunger. What is the rationale for only water?

The milk and collagen in the coffee was recommended by my nutritionist because anything else I had tried made me vomit. The rest of my protein is eaten.

I am almost 3 months post op. I feel hungry all the time. My calorie goal is 600-800 a day but I've been closer to 900-1000. Carbs are definitely my weakness. I have a really hard time getting enough protein- sometimes I get really nauseated by meat and protein powders make me vomit. When I drink water if I feel hungry it makes me nauseous. My starting weight was 313 and I am now at 270. But I have been at 270 for about 2 weeks.

Wow. Thanks. And here I thought this was a support group. If I didn't want help I wouldn't have posted. I hope you and your problem free self have a perfect day.

No. The only caloric beverage I have is coffee and that is because I add protein and milk to it.

It is such a hard thing to explain and break. I find myself serving what was a normal portion and then feeling guilty when I can't finish it. If my son or husband have popcorn I can't walk away from it. I think about food- smells, tastes, textures, often. I hope you find the help you need to break that cycle.

I use Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen and unjury.

I use Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen. I have unjury as well, but the Great Lakes dissolves better and really has no taste. The unjury unflavored had a funky taste to me unless there are several tastes involved- like a fruit smoothie.

I use that ap and I really like it. I know I've got to get the protein up. I will watch the percentages more carefully. Thanks!