5 months out & lost my way somewhat

[Miters36 0]

Hi all,

I was sleeved March 15th by the gifted surgeon Dr.Ramos-Kelly. Since then I have lost 90lbs (all post op). I lost 30lbs the first month and average 16lbs a month thereafter (except for one month when I lost only 10lbs).

My problem is that I feel stuck in a rut. For the last month I've been losing very slowly.(I've been in the 170's for almost a MONTH now!)

I haven't been eating MORE food but I admit I've been somewhat lax and been having more sugar treats than normal through out this whole process (butterscotch suckers that are to die for!)

The thing is, I feel like I've lost my way a bit. How can I get back on track? (Obviously stop with the suckers) but beyond that. Like should I start with Protein Shakes again for structure? (I've only been having shakes very sporadically for a couple months now). What's a good way to "start over"?? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks a lot!

[KellyL 173]

I don't think you're doing anything wrong, 90 lbs in 5 months is phenomenal!!! You should be giving me advice!! But if you'd like to give us an idea of what you're eating, how much Protein, carbs, Water, I bet some of the vets would chime in with some suggestions. I have seen it said many times, the closer you get to goal, the slower the weight comes off.

I am impressed with your loss and the fact you lost with hardly any stalls!!! That is amazing to me, seems I stall more often than I lose. I would say right off the bat, just to get back to basics, protein first, then maybe some good carbs thrown in. Watch the junk, it really likes to sneak back in. Good luck!!

[To Be Thin 2011 80]

WOW.. Congratulations - Your weight loss is incredible!!!! Congrats!

If you google 5-day pouch test - you may want to give it a try. I have never tried it but I have read much about it and the people have posted how it helped bounce them out of a stall or helped get them back on track with proper eating. It takes you back to liquids like when you first had surgery..