Screeeeeeching Halt

GONNALOSEWEIGHT · November 10, 2009

I was doing so well, in the first four weeks I lost 31lbs! I was cruising along until my body caught on and STOPPED!!!! I have now been at a stall for 2 weeks. I am losing my motivation fast and the desire to exercise is quickly fading but still exercising. When I first realized I was at a stall I told myself that I didn't need to post anything as I have read so many other posts and seems almost everyone stalls......but I can't take it any longer. Seems to me most of you stall for a few days or a week, anyone have a longer stall this early post op? My frustrations are growing quickly. I didn't measure myself so not sure if I'm losing any inches, however my clothes don't seem to be any bigger. I am eating between 700-810 calories a day. I feel like I am actually going to be "that" person that this doesn't work for

charitymarroquin · November 10, 2009

Hey! I am 4 weeks post op. I lost 20lbs the first 2 weeks, but after that I had almost 2 weeks of not losing a pound! It was so horrible, but I got on the scales yesterday morning and I dropped 5lbs! I'm hoping it keeps going this time. It was really worrying me too, but I had read so much on here about people having stalls especially earlier out. I also tend to weigh every morning. They say it's best once a week. Hang it there! You will start losing again. You have to with the low calorie intake that you are on.

Jachut · November 10, 2009

Truly, 31 lb in four weeks is HUGE weight loss and there's going to be a very large percentage of Water and Fluid in that loss. Your body has no more of that to give up. Fat loss is a lot slower and your body eventually does rebalance itself, retain a bit more Fluid etc. A two week plateau, honestly, its nothing.

I'm banded, not sleeved, but I plateaued out for months at a time. You just keep on doing the right things and eventually it moves again. You've no doubt still got a lot of great, satisfying and regular weight loss ahead of you once this current plateau breaks, but wait until you're down to the last 30 or 40lb, that can take three times as long as the first 70! It gets very unpredictable and quite frustrating. But if you stay true, it will pay off in th end.

deedee · November 11, 2009

I think you are doing FANTASTIC! In my first 4 weeks, I lost 21 lbs. and at 6 weeks my loss was 29 lbs. There are some people I remember reading posts from, on another board, that lose in large chunks quickly and then plateau for a while. Good luck! Like Charitymarroquin said, you are doing the right things and eventually your calorie deficit will give your body no choice but to drop the pounds.

mountain_lover · November 12, 2009

Hey! I am 4 weeks post op. I lost 20lbs the first 2 weeks, but after that I had almost 2 weeks of not losing a pound! It was so horrible, but I got on the scales yesterday morning and I dropped 5lbs! I'm hoping it keeps going this time. It was really worrying me too, but I had read so much on here about people having stalls especially earlier out. I also tend to weigh every morning. They say it's best once a week. Hang it there! You will start losing again. You have to with the low calorie intake that you are on.

Wow you are doing so good. I am glad that I read this. 25 pounds in 4 weeks is really great. You are on your way and I want to see some of your pictures soon. You are a very beautiful lady and I know that you are only going to be more beautiful. You are really an inspiration. I hope you continue to let us know how you are doing. Every comment helps, if not in the present, it will help in the future. Thank you so much.

mountain_lover · November 12, 2009

I was doing so well, in the first four weeks I lost 31lbs! I was cruising along until my body caught on and STOPPED!!!! I have now been at a stall for 2 weeks. I am losing my motivation fast and the desire to exercise is quickly fading but still exercising. When I first realized I was at a stall I told myself that I didn't need to post anything as I have read so many other posts and seems almost everyone stalls......but I can't take it any longer. Seems to me most of you stall for a few days or a week, anyone have a longer stall this early post op? My frustrations are growing quickly. I didn't measure myself so not sure if I'm losing any inches, however my clothes don't seem to be any bigger. I am eating between 700-810 calories a day. I feel like I am actually going to be "that" person that this doesn't work for

Hello gonnaloseweight,

Just remember your name and stay positive. You have came a long way and this is just the beginning. I am sure you will go far, if you just hang in there. I have been going through so much since I first decided to have surgery, but it has all been for the good so far. I just found out that I got approved for the sleeve and now I have a surgery date Dec. 2.

If I would have given up because of the things that happened along the way, I would not be where I am today. I know that MY JOURNEY is really just beginning and I know there may be many more hurdles I have to jump over, but I am willing to do the jumping or come on here to get the help and support I need if something does occur along the way. Thank you for being so honest and asking for help. You are helping me and others and you may not even know it. 31 pounds is so amazing. Please post pictures as you continue to lose. I know that you are------->>>>>>gonnaloseweight!!!

I am sure some of us have to take small steps and some take giant steps, but they will all get us to the finish line, if we keep on taking the steps, So hang in there, don't give up, Don't Quit!!!

GONNALOSEWEIGHT · November 12, 2009

Thank you all for your support! It has made me smile from the support and I have gotten my determination back! I will post some pictures this weekend, maybe that way I will be able to see the difference if not now I will eventually!

Thank you all so much!

GONNALOSEWEIGHT · November 17, 2009

It's OVER!!!!! My stall has left...I hope. I got on the scale this morning and I have starting losing again. Only 3lbs but we all need to lose one at a time, right? I am so happy three weeks with no lose was really tough, however I see that I have come out of it successfully and look forward to moving on down the scale! And will battle the next stall just as hard! Thanks again for all of your support!

Tiffykins · November 17, 2009

It's OVER!!!!! My stall has left...I hope. I got on the scale this morning and I have starting losing again. Only 3lbs but we all need to lose one at a time, right? I am so happy three weeks with no lose was really tough, however I see that I have come out of it successfully and look forward to moving on down the scale! And will battle the next stall just as hard! Thanks again for all of your support!

YAY, I'm so glad the stall is over. Congrats on the scale moving again.

carolyn24seven · November 17, 2009

yea! good for you! thanks for posting. I have not hit a stall yet but now I know to hang in until it leaves like you did. Thanks!

Ky.hen · November 20, 2009

So glad that your stall is over. I didn't loose any weight during my third week and then it started comming off again. I think most people go through this from time to time. We just have to hang in there.

Malaika · November 20, 2009

Congrats Bug's Mom - we told you the stall would pass -- hope Bug is feeling better -- and that you're able to join us for our next Vegas VST Sleevers Lunch