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I don't know if something like this already exists. If it does, please direct me to the right place, and feel free to delete this post. If it doesn't, please read on. I started my journey at 360 lbs. I realize that regardless of where you are in your journey, support is important. I do, however, want to connect with people who are in a similar place in their journey, so we can be on a somewhat close timetable. I am currently at 307 lbs, so if you are in this ballpark, give or take 20 lbs, please connect with me as friends. I would love to root for you, and would like to have your support in return. I like to have actual connections, so anyone who is interested in getting to know someone as a friend who will be in your life for the rest of your life, then connect with me. I am open to friendships outside of the site, also if you enjoy chatting via Hangouts or Whatsapp. I do enjoy being apart of a community, so I will enjoy starting and participating in group challenges and threads right here as well, so we can encourage a whole group of friends at once. Looking forward to meeting my new friends in this journey. Let's do this! Margie

I am personally at a stall right now, too. I agree that it has something to do with adding solid food. I have even cut out nearly ALL carbs except occasional veggies and I am still at a stall. I see it is apparently very common. I hope it will pass soon.

It looks to me like you've lost an incredible amount of weight pre-or post isn't the point. You have a great goal, but don't let that goal deflate your excitement for having lost what you have so far. Be sure you are focusing on all of the core points. Quality Sleep, good clean nutrition low in carbs, moderate in protein, high in good fat, keep your stress level under control, take the appropriate vitamins, and remain consistent. Go ahead and celebrate whatever your current weight loss is. 26 lbs before Jan 2, very unlikely as you say. Just reset the goal and let it be less about the number and more about the changes that are happening in your behavior that will result in longterm weight loss for you. What changes in your behavior have you noticed? How has the surgery changed your life and choices? Who has it impacted your view of food and overall nutrition?

Your username is appropriate! Superman for sure. You'll be there before you know it!

You are doing great. You are averaging more than a pound a day which is unheard of. 3,500 calories in a pound. Keep up the good work. Consistency is key.

Sleep (rest), water, vitamins, nutrition (getting the best you can get), minimizing stress, these are the things that will make the biggest change for you. Keep staying the course and remember just because the scale isn't going down doesn't mean there aren't major changes happening in your body. Stay the course. I'm a PCOS patient too, so keep those carbs really low and what carbs you do get make sure they are higher fiber, low carb options. Limit fruit to very little if not eliminating it altogether for now. I echo one of your previous responders on following your surgeon's plan. One thing my doctor had to remind me of is that I am no longer a normal eater. My new stomach requires me to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day; otherwise, you will never get your proper nutrition in. Focus on clean eating, and getting your protein and good fats. You will find that the scale will continue to decrease. I am at 3 months now, and losing just shy of 2 lbs a week (on average--some weeks the scale reflects nothing, then by the end of the month, it balances out to almost 2 lbs a week). Considering we have PCOS, that is some AWESOME success. Remember insulin resistance requires us to keep our carbs low. Just keep in mind that with every effort, you are gaining control of that runaway train that couldn't be controlled by anything else other than weight loss that used to be virtually impossible. With every pound lost, you are closer and closer to your body working more typically with PCOS being further and further in the rearview mirror! I can't wait to tell that b*tch GOODBYE forever! I am sure you feel the same way. Feel free to connect with me, so we can support each other. I wish you the best!

Also keep in mind that just because the scale isn't showing a change, it doesn't mean that you aren't still losing inches. Read about fatty liver, and you'll find that there are periods when you will think you aren't losing weight, but you are losing fat from your liver. Once the liver is healthy again, the metabolism gets a boost. It was very reassuring to me to know that as long as I am remaining consistent, I will be rewarded in the end. Stay diligent and compliant. Keep carbs low, drink your water, get lots of quality sleep and manage stress. Those that the things that are far more likely to throw you off than your increase of calories at this point.

I haven't read all of the posts in response to your post, so you may have already gotten the response you're looking for. I was diagnosed with PCOS at 17 years old. I am 47. I just has VGS 8/28/19. I could never lose weight before. I am 52 lbs or so down in less than 4 months. I eat very few carbs and what carbs I do eat are "typically" natural ones. I eat as clean as possible "most" of the time. I don't eat out a lot. I take my post-surgery vitamins and make sure I get enough good fat and moderate protein each day. I chose the VGS because of the hormonal impact. It has been a great tool for me. I am compliant. I don't try to push th envelope. When I first feel full, I stop eating. It is tempting to eat that last couple of bites because of being from the "clean your plate" generation, but I'm learning it will be waste one way or another. Better in the trash can than on my body or making me miserable being too full. It has helped me to start preparing smaller portions. My post-surgery vision hasn't fully adjusted yet. I put more than I need on my plate, even though I am only taking one scoop of something instead of two or more. The one scoop is still too much, especially if it is a multiple component meal. One scoop of each is just too much. I respect my new stomach. I just have to get to know her better and understand what she needs to be most comfortable. I have noticed a reduction in my PCOS symptoms with just the decrease I have so far. I've NEVER had a consistent cycle, for example. I have now had four months of a consistent cycle. I can actually use an app now to track my cycle! How awesome is that? The darkness around my neck is going away. My skin is getting thinner around my neck. My hair isn't growing as fast on my face. Acne is going away. There ARE major positive changes taking place as a result of my VGS. I can't speak for any other surgery, but this one is working for me, and I experienced many of the symptoms, if not all, and they were extreme. Please feel free to connect with me here or send a message if you'd like to discuss it further. Margie