Still In Stall.

[kysia81 11]

O far I've watched the video, and listen to Ben bit this is driving me crazy. I am walking, and doing exercise as much as I can. But I am still in the stall!! It's been since June 4th. Nothing! I was sleeved may 15th, I know it shouldn't bother me but it's getting to me.

And I'm not sure if I'm getting depressed because of the stall or because I expect too much?

[MoogleQueen 4]

I don't know for sure maybe a veteran sleever can help but that seems like a long stall for so early out. Maybe you should contact your surgeon. I have been in a stall for 2.5 weeks (my longest stall so far) today I was finally down a pound.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

It is a long stall, but by far not the longest I've read of. The longest I've seen on this forum was a 4 month stall, and yes, even that one ended.

How are you doing on Water? Getting all you are supposed to be?

I'm assuming that you are eating properly. Right?

Getting enough protien?

If you are doing what you are supposed to be doing, the you can be assured the stall will end.

[coops 1,790]

Hello!

I am 2yrs post op, and been in a stall since Oct - 9 mths, I am 14-24lbs away from goal; miy surgeon's is 150 and mine is 138... I don't want to sound like this is a stall competition, just want you to know that stalls are very normal, albeit frustrating!

During this stall, I have lost at least one dress size all over, and I am now in between clothing sizes; in Oct I was a comfortable UK16... now UK14s are baggy on me - I've yet to attempt a 12...lol. This stall has been the bane of my life until recently, as I have come to realise there is nothing I can do to change it! I tick all the boxes re Protein, carbs, cals Water etc 95% of the time. The other 5% I am just human...oh, and I have hit many stalls (and I mean periods of no weight loss for longer that 2-3 wks during the two years. The first one was at 2 1/2 weeks and lasted about three weeks). But the weight loss resumed until this Oct - I have lost 74lbs so far.

Now, there are more factors than just cals in and cals out for me... I was put on HRT Patches and then tablets and I think this messed with my body - I have stopped taking them now btw. Also since May I haven't been able to train - I was doing really well with my fitness routine until then. I am currently seeing my physio and doing exercises to gain strength in my core so that helps the pressure on my back and hips, and I think I will be ready to start back in the gym soon!

Just a bit of background on me to let you know that even though it feels rough at the moment, things will change, even if the pesky scales don't say so!

Try not to get stressed about a stall... firstly, have you taken measurements - for me this has kept me sane, especially in the first year. When the scale stopped moving or moved very slowly the tape measure showed a inch loss - that is a great feeling. If you haven't done so already take your measurements as another indicator of your success (I have lost over 3 foot of me with 'just' a 74lb loss - some maybe more, some maybe less).

As regards food at Water, keep following your plan - you are still in the early days and your body may be taking a little longer to adjust to the changes and that is just fine!

I love the fact that you are walking - this really helped me in the early stages, even though I think I was later starting than you are... but it is a great exercise and I still enjoy walking.

Another handy hint, is not to compare yourself to others... I did this and it took me to a very dark place. I would constantly and consistently beat myself up that I hadn't lost the same as others who were sleeved around the same time. I learnt that the only person I can compare myself to is me. I have NEVER and I mean never, lost more than 7lbs on any given 'diet' or exercise routine in my whole life - from when I was just a little over weight, to being morbidly obese.

Remember, you are you. This is your journey and whatever route it takes, the final destination will be equally as beautiful!

I hope this rambling has helped...

[kysia81 11]

I know I am not getting enough Water. I drink 2-3 bottles the 750ml but I know it's not enough. I am eating good foods like eggs tuna and cheese but I just hope soon. I've looked at YouTube and talked to a few people on here who helped like Ben. It just gets so frustrating! I hate it. I am a self paying sleeved who went to Mexico. But I will weight in every week. I am due on the 28th I hope by then something!

[fluffylibra30 323]

I am 7 months out, i have been in a stall since June 20. I have been doing everything right, just stuck. I raised my calories, carbs and drink 100oz of Water work out 5 hours min a week. It really sucks but I know it's temporary and eventually it will fall off. Right now I'm just concentrating on being fit and healthy. Good luck! This too shall pass.