One month out today

[Can.sleeved 1]

Well my wife and I are one month out today, April16th!

I am down 27lbs and the love of my life is down 13lbs.

Is this about normal?

It seems my weight really stalled the last week and a half with most of the loss coming the first 2 1/2 weeks.

Still having problems sleeping long enough. You know waking up at 4 or 5.

Can anyone tell me how much longer this will go on for?

The last two days combined, 48 kilometers on my bike ( sorry my American friends, I am from Canada, about 30 miles)

Any input is appreciated, blessings Russ

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

I was sleeved the same day! You're doing well, I'm not sure how the progress is but I Celebrate any progress! Good luck and enjoy it!

[thinoneday 445]

Don't become a slave of the scales. . .i only weigh myself at the doctor appts once a month. . . i go again on the 21st! When i came home from my surgery i threw my scale out because i feel, it sets you up for dissappointment. . . good luck! You are both doing great!!!!

[Tiffykins 673]

Great job to both you and your lovely wife.

You hit the dreaded 3 week stall, and it's very common. I would have to estimate, from all my time on the various forums, that 98% of patients hit a stall around 3 weeks out.

Sometimes changing up your menu, or routine helps get the scale moving. Even just upping your calories by 50 calories for just a couple of days can shake things up for your body.

Also, take measurements because even though you may not be losing numbers on the scale, you may be losing inches since you're working out building muscle, and the fat is burning.

A pound is a pound is a pound. Grant it, lean muscle takes up less space than bulky fat, but it still technically weighs the same as pound of fat. So, take some measurements, and check again in 2-3 weeks to see if you're losing inches.

Keep up the great work, and stay focused! ! !

[Lee 19]

Hey, I hit the same stall. I think both you and your wife are doing terrific. Congratulations on a great first month!

[ash 5]

When I hit the three week stall, concentrating on getting in all or more of my Water really seemed to help. I was feeling funky and once I started getting in all the water, I felt much better and the scale started moving again. Congrats on your loss so far!

[snickersgirl9 1]

Congrats on the loss. Men tend to always lose faster than the women. I dreaded that 3 week stall and I seemed to be at it for 2 weeks. I lost 25 the first 2 weeks then stalled for the next 10 days. But I noticed during that stall that I was still sliming down. I was losing inches for sure. I am down 32lbs in 40 days since my surgery. Also congrats on your exercise and biking that much. Keep going!

Yesterday I went shopping and bought my first pair of smaller jeans. I even bought them a little bit snug cause I know in a couple weeks they will be looser!!! Thats a nice feeling. Also this morning my youngest son came to give me a hug goodbye as I left for work. He turned around and said.. HOLY mom you are getting thinner! I see it! WOW! did that feel good! I phoned my hubby and told him that whatever my son wanted this weekend he could have... he just went number one in my books

Keep going and all the best to you Russ!

[Can.sleeved 1]

Thanks everyone for the replies. My wife and I just got back from a nice time biking.

I am trying to average around 20k a day, (about 12.5 miles). It is something I really enjoy and if I have to go to the bank or any other errands I just go on my bike.

Blessings Russ

[sweatinitout 0]

wow Russ congrats to both of you.. you are motivating me to get on a bike..

i need to get the exercise thing going strong.. keep up the good work!!!!!

[Mary Gordon 3]

be patient, have you guys tried doing exercise? as soon as you start you'll see a great difference. start walking or any form of weighlifting and you'll definitely see the results. Goodluck:thumbup:

[Bona Fide Diva 3]

Great Job! I'm taking everyone's advice and kicking in the exercise a notch. Im sure it only makes you feel BETTER.

[excited2lose 0]

I hit that same dreaded stall. I stayed there for 3 weeks. Then the scaled moved a TEENY bit and stalled again-another week. But I kept on exercising and watching what I ate. I never once got *too* discouraged and I am so glad that I didn't. Just a week and a half ago I broke out of that stall phase and the weight is falling off. I don't even get all my Protein in some days (not recommending it!) but some days I can't believe that I lost 2 lbs just overnight! Just be patient and you will get through it! Like a pp said, ANY progress is GOOD progress! :sad0:

[Morgandobes 0]

You and your wife were sleeved on the same day!?!?

Thats amazing!

Congrats on your loss so far, its just not fair that men lose faster

than women..:001_huh:

With all that biking, you should be setting records for sleeved weight

loss soon!

Lisa

[Smelly Melly 0]

WOW!! 48kms...20kms...you are putting me to shame! Keep up the good work :closedeyes:

[stcyt 15]

I am pre op but I definately know how discouraging the scale can be. i for one am throwing mine away the morning of my surgery. I can't wait for a life free from that number.

Keep up the great work.

I'm following your progress and although you may be frustrated.... your success is encouraging to me.

stacey