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For those of you that have lost most of your weight, when do your hands stop getting smaller? I'm just wondering when will be a good time to get my wedding ring sized?

Hi! I had my surgery in September last year and have lost 69 pounds, but my weight hasn't budged since February! Its frustrating. The last 3 months, I have been struggling with fatigue and have been sick off and on due to my autoimmune disease, so I haven't had the energy to workout. But somehow, I have been losing inches because I'm fitting into smaller sized clothes. How is this possible? Has anyone had this experience of losing inches, but not weight without working out? And any advice on how to break this plateau is greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much!

Interesting! I thought maybe it was swelling from the surgery, but that doesn't make sense this long after. I never considered my skin tightening. Thank you!

Congratulations!

My first probably 4 weeks I was super low energy, frustrated and losing my mind. Lol But after that hump, I was feeling much better physically and emotionally. It took about 8 weeks for me to feel like I had all my energy back.

Hi! Just a little update 4 weeks after my RNY. I'm 43, have lupus and gained a lot of weight after 3 years of steroids. The extra weight adds more complications to my disease and I have really struggled to lose it on my own. I was 309 before surgery, 295 day of and currently at 278. I'm 5'8" and have always been a bigger woman with my lowest weight at 215. But at that weight I was very active, fit and healthy... until I got sick. This has not been an easy process for me and I was really losing my mind at the 3 week mark. But after week 4, I'm finally feeling a little more energy and a little more human. Some things I didn't really expect: I've become lactose intolerant. I sometimes get sick (nausea and crampy) after just sipping water. And I use the restroom much more frequently than I did before, which makes me a little nervous to socialize and even more nervous to travel. I hope this gets better! Other than that, I'm learning that slow progress is still progress! And I've already discontinued 2 of my lupus related meds, so I know I made the right choice! If anyone is having a hard time, I hope this helps.. it WILL get better!

Hi there! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I'm actually getting married that same day! I felt nervous and excited as well, and I'm SO happy I did it. It has definitely leveled out, and I'm actually quite regular now. The Multivitamin was causing diarrhea, so I don't take it on days that I can't be near a restroom. I'm now 3 months out. CW 257. Still lactose intolerant and don't do well with sugar, but can tolerate most foods, although I haven't tried salad or raw veggies just yet. I've been stalled for 2 weeks, but I'm not worried. It happens. Be patient with your first few weeks. This forum helped he a LOT. Good luck to you!

I'm actually 5½ weeks post op as well! I think the plateau is what is actually making you feel guilty about eating food. I hit a plateau at my 2nd week and it lasted 2 weeks and I was going crazy because I wasn't eating AND I wasn't losing weight. My doctor told me this is all normal and everyone goes through it. Just be patient, stick to your plan and you will start losing again.

We're human, and are all capable of bad choices. Just go back to the plan. New day, clean slate. A couple days doesn't have to be forever. I started losing my mind between weeks 2 and 3. But it gets better. You'll be ok.

I hope you get the ring of your dreams!

Wow! Congratulations!

I haven't tried immodium yet. Thank you! I had my gallbladder removed years ago, so that might be part of my issue as well. I'll talk to.my surgeon this week!

Actually, urination isn't my issue [emoji2960][emoji90]. I find myself running for the restroom even after drinking Water. And I've been a water drinker my whole life, so I don't think thats the issue. I have an appointment with my doctor next Wednesday, so hopefully it will shed some light. My mom takes the medication you are referring to and it works wonders for her! But thanks for the tip!

Thank you so much! I'm trying to work on my patience. It's been 3 weeks, but feels like 3 months! I keep telling myself it will all be worth it.

Hi! I'm 3 weeks out and having a hard time. Where do I start? My energy level is all over the place, mostly low. I'm still on pureed, but not really tolerating much so Eating anything now just feels like a chore. And I've only lost 12 pounds since the surgery (14 pounds before surgery). PLEASE tell me this will get better and I'll be able to enjoy my life again! P.S. I'm not usually this negative, I'm just so frustrated with this process.

Thank you! My fiance has been telling me the same but I feel so lazy. I will definitely try the hydralyte. Thanks for the tip!

Thank you so much! 5 months sounds awful and unbearable but I've been through worse, so I can do this! I'm glad you are doing well and I can't wait to get to the other side of this!

That is exactly what I've been feeling! It comforts me to know that I'm not alone in this! Thank you!

This is so inspiring, Thank you! I guess I just feel like the weight should be falling off drastically since I can't eat anything. Lol

Thank you!

Thank you! I'm usually on the go, so I'm not used to this down time. I appreciate your response.