I Want My Stomach And My Money Back! (J/k)

[Butterflylegacy 64]

I'm kidding of course.... Just frustrated. I shouldn't be, but I am.

I am 30 days out tomorrow from being sleeved. I've lost a total of 22 lbs post sleeve. My scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks though!!!

I have no right to be upset.... Just tired of getting on the scale in hopes of seeing it move in be right direction but it won't! I'm doing everything to the letter and I'm beginning to get discouraged. I've been tracking my calories every day... Staying right at or just below my calorie budget. I'm getting a decent amount of fluids in (not quite up to 64 oz yet), AND I've been taking the dogs on nice walks every evening!

I'm not looking for major poundage everyday either.... I would be happy if it was only ounces... As long as it was moving!

(sigh)

I've already had all the rational talks with myself about how I'm only 4 weeks out.... And I need to give my body a chance... Blah Blah Blah... I think its everyone at work who have been my cheerleaders thru all of this whenever they see me asking me how many pounds I've lost.... Its so hard to answer them with the same # as it was 2 weeks ago.

Anyway.... I just needed to get that off of my chest. I need to break this stall one way or another!!

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[Elsa Munoz 7]

hi I'm the same way feeling all kind of feeling I haven loss any this my 25 day post surgery. hope this week past quit so we can see more weight going down Good Luck I will keep you in my prayers

[mkamai 26]

I'm kidding of course.... Just frustrated. I shouldn't be' date=' but I am.

I am 30 days out tomorrow from being sleeved. I've lost a total of 22 lbs post sleeve. My scale hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks though!!!

I have no right to be upset.... Just tired of getting on the scale in hopes of seeing it move in be right direction but it won't! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I'm doing everything to the letter and I'm beginning to get discouraged. I've been tracking my calories every day... Staying right at or just below my calorie budget. I'm getting a decent amount of fluids in (not quite up to 64 oz yet), AND I've been taking the dogs on nice walks every evening!

I'm not looking for major poundage everyday either.... I would be happy if it was only ounces... As long as it was moving!

(sigh)

I've already had all the rational talks with myself about how I'm only 4 weeks out.... And I need to give my body a chance... Blah Blah Blah... I think its everyone at work who have been my cheerleaders thru all of this whenever they see me asking me how many pounds I've lost.... Its so hard to answer them with the same # as it was 2 weeks ago.

Anyway.... I just needed to get that off of my chest. I need to break this stall one way or another!!

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I'm right there with ya. Scale hasn't moved in almost two weeks. I'm 26 days post and loss about 35 lbs in the first two weeks or so. I have been right around 1000 calories a day and getting plenty of Fluid and started exercising this last week. Please start coming off again!

[RenMocha 2]

Sweety, im so glad im not the only one. Lost 21lbs post op. I am 4 wks out also. Stuck at 283/284. Now funny thing is it'll fluctuate between 283-286. One day I weighed in at 279. But my period came and right back up to 284 is this normal idk? I really thought that this was the way to go. Did I make a mistake should I have gone with the gastric?

[Butterflylegacy 64]

Sweety' date=' im so glad im not the only one. Lost 21lbs post op. I am 4 wks out also. Stuck at 283/284. Now funny thing is it'll fluctuate between 283-286. One day I weighed in at 279. But my period came and right back up to 284 is this normal idk? I really thought that this was the way to go. Did I make a mistake should I have gone with the gastric?[/quote']

No! You did not make a mistake!! Hang in there and you will start to see thru results you're hoping for!

I am 3.5 months post op and I am now down 58 lbs! It's slow and steady and while I still get frustrated and annoyed at times I really try to remember that almost 60 lbs in less than 4 months is pretty amazing!!

I feel wonderful. I always have a smile. I love all the support I have and I'm trucking right along!

You just need to hang in there and relax into your new life. The

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[shuhnaynuh 142]

I'm in week 3 and also haven't lost anything jn a while, I'm 18 lbs down and it hasn't moved in soooo long but I think it could be because my body is learning to react to this new lifestyle so I'm going to wait it out (what else can I do??) good luck! I hope we all get jump started back on that loss!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I know I sound like a broken record - but nearly everyone stalls at 2-3 weeks out and this link explains why.

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Keep up the faith, it takes awhile but one day you realize that you have really lost some weight!!!!!

[Butterflylegacy 64]

Sorry - my crazy phone sent my last post before I was finished typing!!

The stalls can be discouraging. It DOES take time for your body to adjust. You have to think to yourself, how many other times in your life have you lost any significant amount of weight in such a short amount of time? What extreme measures (if any) did you take to accomplish that?

This is NOT a diet. This is NOT an exercise regime. This IS a lifestyle change. Just like getting married, or having children, there are going to be ups and downs. There will be highs and lows. The key is to not give up. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. Lean on those who have carved the path before you. Learn from their failures and their successes!

I have been battling my stalls since almost 3-4 weeks out, just like many of you. Once I broke through the 1st stall, I have been on a series of other stalls, where I gain and lose the same 3 lbs over and over again. I've started boxing classes 2x a week, and let me tell you - these are no Mickey Mouse work outs!! On the other 3 days of the week, I commit to 15 minutes on my treadmill.. with a goal to get up to 30 minutes. I allow myself to not think or worry about exercise during the weekend, so that I can maximize my time with my husband and son. Eventually, I hope that the 3 of us will be doing activities that incorporate physical activity, which will just round out my week.

There is a baseline that all Sleevers can adhere to, but at some point you have to take personal control of your future and determine what you're going to do to move the weight. The surgery in and of itself is just a jumping off point. If you put garbage in, you're going to get garbage out. Do I follow a strict diet? No, not always. I allow myself something I shouldn't have every now and again, but I also remind myself that those things (whatever they are for me, you, whomever) is what backed me into a corner and caused me to seek out this solution in the first place. Protein is so important!! Find it - it's out there on a surprisingly vast list of foods. You WILL find a Protein source that you like. Personally, I struggle with Water. I loved Water pre-op, and I still like it now. I dislike that I can't just guzzle it down anymore. Having to sip, sip, sip, makes it very challenging to meet my hydration goals. (Shrug) It's just one more thing on my list of things to overcome.

No one is expecting you to be perfect. But you do have to take action. The surgery is not the end of the road. It's just the beginning. For those of you that are early into your sleeve journey, it will consume your thoughts and make you question everything. I am not that far into my journey, but I can honestly say that I don't think about it all the time. After you make those small adjustments and figure out your comfort zone you'll relax into your new life, and when that happens, I hope you take a moment to smile, and reflect about how amazing you are, and you are proud of your accomplishments!! I know I am!!

[eglight 9]

Sorry - my crazy phone sent my last post before I was finished typing!!

The stalls can be discouraging. It DOES take time for your body to adjust. You have to think to yourself' date=' how many other times in your life have you lost any significant amount of weight in such a short amount of time? What extreme measures (if any) did you take to accomplish that?

This is NOT a diet. This is NOT an exercise regime. This IS a lifestyle change. Just like getting married, or having children, there are going to be ups and downs. There will be highs and lows. The key is to not give up. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. Lean on those who have carved the path before you. Learn from their failures and their successes!

I have been battling my stalls since almost 3-4 weeks out, just like many of you. Once I broke through the 1st stall, I have been on a series of other stalls, where I gain and lose the same 3 lbs over and over again. I've started boxing classes 2x a week, and let me tell you - these are no Mickey Mouse work outs!! On the other 3 days of the week, I commit to 15 minutes on my treadmill.. with a goal to get up to 30 minutes. I allow myself to not think or worry about exercise during the weekend, so that I can maximize my time with my husband and son. Eventually, I hope that the 3 of us will be doing activities that incorporate physical activity, which will just round out my week. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

There is a baseline that all Sleevers can adhere to, but at some point you have to take personal control of your future and determine what you're going to do to move the weight. The surgery in and of itself is just a jumping off point. If you put garbage in, you're going to get garbage out. Do I follow a strict diet? No, not always. I allow myself something I shouldn't have every now and again, but I also remind myself that those things (whatever they are for me, you, whomever) is what backed me into a corner and caused me to seek out this solution in the first place. Protein is so important!! Find it - it's out there on a surprisingly vast list of foods. You WILL find a Protein source that you like. Personally, I struggle with Water. I loved Water pre-op, and I still like it now. I dislike that I can't just guzzle it down anymore. Having to sip, sip, sip, makes it very challenging to meet my hydration goals. (Shrug) It's just one more thing on my list of things to overcome.

No one is expecting you to be perfect. But you do have to take action. The surgery is not the end of the road. It's just the beginning. For those of you that are early into your sleeve journey, it will consume your thoughts and make you question everything. I am not that far into my journey, but I can honestly say that I don't think about it all the time. After you make those small adjustments and figure out your comfort zone you'll relax into your new life, and when that happens, I hope you take a moment to smile, and reflect about how amazing you are, and you are proud of your accomplishments!! I know I am!![/quote']

Very well said (:

[ma46 33]

Thanks for this post and replies very helpful. I didn't realize how this stall I'm in is completely devastating me - making me think im failing so soon postop . Its hard to believe I can eat 800 Cal a day and not lose for 2 weeks. Really wish I could stay off scale

[RenMocha 2]

Still loosing at a slow pace. Almost 5 months and only at 42lbs. Stalling for nearly 1 1/2 now very discouraged.

[Butterflylegacy 64]

Still loosing at a slow pace. Almost 5 months and only at 42lbs. Stalling for nearly 1 1/2 now very discouraged.

Time to evaluate maybe the plan you're on? Are you watching your Protein and fat content? Are you drinking enough Water? Are you aware of how much sugar/salt you're consuming? Are exercising and challenging yourself?

I've found whenever i hit a significant stall that I've allowed myself to wander off track. Our habits are sewn into the fabric of our existence. So many times I've caught myself falling back into old comfortable (bad) habits. What I've learned is that only I can make it happen. If I eat something bad and make bad choices then nothing good is going to come of that.

I also struggle to stay off the scale. I've found when i do though, I am usually happier than when I obsessively weigh.

I recently had my gall bladder removed and gained 18 lbs while in the hospital. Thankfully it was all Water weight from the IV but it took me almost 2.5 weeks just to get back to where I was prior. It was hard to accept, but i kept pushing through, and as a reward for my hardwork i was able to wear a dress that was an XL to my work Christmas party this year. Last years dress was a 4X.

It will happen for you if you work at it. I have always been a sedentary person. As you can see above, I've been boxing and walking for exercise. Due to the gall bladder, I've been out of the gym for a few weeks. Let me tell you.... I can't wait to get back. It's hard, and it's challenging, but i love the way i feel when I'm done!

I've attached some quotes that inspire me. Hopefully there's one or two that speak to you. :-) Good luck!!!

[maruchi 0]

Still loosing at a slow pace. Almost 5 months and only at 42lbs. Stalling for nearly 1 1/2 now very discouraged.

I am the same I was sleeved on Nov 13 I am down 45 lbs and now is being one week that I am stuck on the weight and when I measured myself the same thing, what happened????

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

When you do break the stall, you'll lose a bunch. I did that all through out my weight loss journey. I would plateau for awhile, and then lose 5 lbs in a week, and then go on another plateau.

It will come off. Try not to feel discouraged, because you're right. When you're eating so much less, it has to go down but sometimes not as fast as we want. You'll be losing again soon.

[gettinMeBack 380]

Everyone goes thru this stall Hun! Don't get discouraged! The weight will come off and before u kno it u will be shopping on the junior small sizes!! Just be patient and keep doing the right things and trust me u will get the results u need!