Weight Loss 14 months out

[lrbarrett 0]

I was just wondering if anyone out there is 14 months, or more, post-op? I have lost 122lbs, but seem to be stuck at my current weight. I think the problem is, most likely, that my diet has slipped back into the "if I just eat a little it won't hurt" frame of mind. I haven't gained any weight back, but the scale is stuck! I've read that you can start over with the post-op diet to reprogram your body, and I was wondering if anyone has tried this, and if it works? I seem to have lost the motivation to focus on healthy eating and, instead, have been eating what's convenient. Today, I have decided to try this and see what happens. I have to admit, I felt much better immediately post-op with the diet, exercise, and Vitamins than I do now, so in my head I know this is the way to go. I'm just looking for anyone to offer some input. Thanks!

[coops 1,790]

I am 16mths out and although I don't lose pounds on a regular basis... I am still losing, just very slowly. My body, at this stage, seems to drop 2-4lb over several weeks... then goes in to a long stall... then drops another 2-4lb over several weeks... you get the picture. This has been happening since around Feb! However, I think that this cycle is also related to my hormones as I am peri menopausal (my hot flushes are really bad atm, so I know I won't lose much at this point) and therefore, my body is a little all over the place.

Have you tried the 5 day pouch test? I tried it at the beginning of the year, and although I didn't lose much weight... 2lbs I think... it really helped me focus on the 'amount' of food that I could take in and put me back in touch with portoin control. Basically you go back to a post op style diet... liquids - Soups, shakes etc for three days, then focus on Protein... might be worth a try?

Oh, and congrats on losing 122lb... that is a fantastic achievement in 14mths... you didn't mention how much more you wanted to lose?

Good luck and let me know what happened...=]

[lrbarrett 0]

Thanks for the reply. What is the "pouch test"? Not sure I've heard of it. I have another 40lbs to lose, and I am getting stressed with not losing anything for the last couple of months. I think I will try the post-op diet idea and see what happens!! Thanks again!

[guzel 11]

Wow! 122 lbs, that's awesome! I'm scheduled for surgery next month and I long for the day I can say I'm 40lbs overweight. I think that for me the last 40lbs will just be gravy.

[Hawaii50 4]

Congrats! Your achievement is inspiring!

So, I am only about 8 mos post-op however it has been very slow going the last few months. I decided to try My Fitness Pal and logged EVERYTHING this week and was kinda blown away at how much I had let creep back in. It wasn't much, maybe a 100-200 calories one night or two, but that basically confirmed I wasn't going to lose as much these last 2 months. It's helped me re-visit portions, quality choices and Water and excercise! I'm down 4 lbs this week, and hoping to stay on this motivation station!

[janinemaire 7]

Your weight loss is so amazing. But I completely understand how you feel. I'm 12 months since surgery lost 90 pounds and have about 35 pounds to go and am so afraid it won't come off. I have good restriction and I eat healthy except I have been eating to many sweets. Now with the holidays coming its going to be extra hard. I have not gained but the last month I lost only 2 pounds. Going back to basic is probably the best think we can do. Good luck, keep us updated how your doing. Janine