Finally Frustrates Enough To Post About It

[Justine13 264]

I'm soooo familiar with all the stalls. I am. Logically I do understand but here's my whiny story. Lost 14 pounds in one week and haven't lost a pound since. I'm almost to 3 weeks. I know that is great to lost that much - I do. Buttttttt I do weigh myself daily (if I don't I would get so upset at the shock no loss if I waited)- and I hardly take in 500-600 calories. How in te world is that even physically possible to hold steady for that long?

Just frustrated and want to see the scale move. After living on a very select few foods- My brain just wants to eat badly (and I wont) as why the heck not if the darn scale isn't moving anyway.

Ok- got that off my chest with people that understand. Thanks for any support .

[Jenn31MA 149]

I am in the same boat...and i haven't lost weight but i did gain 2 lbs!!! i know that this is normal my NUT warned me that I might gain a little but i haven't lost a pound in about 3 weeks. I am going to start going to the gym tomorrow so maybe that will help kick start some weight loss.

stop weighing yourself everyday..its gonna drive you crazy! haha

[alliecat1095 128]

I'm soooo familiar with all the stalls. I am. Logically I do understand but here's my whiny story. Lost 14 pounds in one week and haven't lost a pound since. I'm almost to 3 weeks. I know that is great to lost that much - I do. Buttttttt I do weigh myself daily (if I don't I would get so upset at the shock no loss if I waited)- and I hardly take in 500-600 calories. How in te world is that even physically possible to hold steady for that long?

Just frustrated and want to see the scale move. After living on a very select few foods- My brain just wants to eat badly (and I wont) as why the heck not if the darn scale isn't moving anyway.

Ok- got that off my chest with people that understand. Thanks for any support .

Hi I am 4 wks out and I lost 9lbs in the first week and finally this week or week and a half i have lost 4 lbs. it's very slow. But I know it will get better. I have lost pre-op and PO a total of 29lbs since 7/2/12

[Livinglifeout 217]

Stalls are just so frustrating. Hang in there, watch carbs, up exercise and quit weighing in so much.

[hellojello 4]

I'm in the same boat as well .. after 15 kg down only less than a month, i hit a stall. it has been 3 freaking weeks without me losing anything! even worst, I gained a kilo. i eat less than 900 calorie per day (all liquid based - cuz i have a problem with my ulcer so i'm still with liquid since my surgery which was on 17th august). Anyway .. the stall is made me pissed and i don't understand how can a person who eat that little, all liquid, end up gain a kilo . pfft ... i hope this over soon.

[Justine13 264]

Thanks everyone. It IS frustrating. I'll try not to weigh myself tomorrow. :/

[Illusionalta 150]

What kinda lifestyle u guts live? Activity wise?

[hellojello 4]

i am still having a very lazy life style cuz i have an open surgery instead of a laparoscopic (key hole) surgery, so my surgeon still doesn't allow me to exercise just yet. but i active in general. drive, do my grocery, walk my pets etc.

[mufasas-mom 170]

Measure yourself you will see inches lost

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I think the jury is still out on weighing everyday. Many that are at, or are near goal say that it keeps them on track so that if the do go up a few they can get it under control right away. Do what makes you feel good, the weight will come off just stay the course.

[NDN_RN 527]

The 500 to 700 cal diet may be too low and you may be in starvation mode, especially if you are burning 100 or more calories with exercise. Ramp the calories in the form of extra Protein, or a little fat for a day or two, see if that puts you back on the losing side. (Before I get flamed for not being a post op, I just know this from previous diet experience and what I read)

Just Do It!!!

[robynluevano 85]

I am almost 4 weeks post op. lost 8 lbs preop, and 13 post op. I haven't lost but 1 lb since 9/15, and lost 3 lbs from 9/12-915. I understand this is normal, and I am just rolling with it. I do know that I am losing inches bc I had to pull some smaller pants out of the closet, and shirts that fit snug, are now much looser. I weigh myself only during the week, and only at work, I don't trust that scale as much though bc it was about 2 lbs more than the dr showed.

[Justine13 264]

What kinda lifestyle u guts live? Activity wise?

Sadly- not active much at all . I wanna start

Walking and I do love to lift weights.

[klscott74 5]

I am almost 6 months out now and have had all the thoughts and frustrations described. I found if I got on the scale daily I would get more frustrated. I set up 1 day a week to check my progress and that seemed to help. My weight loss has dropped considerably over the past month but I know I am at the point that I will start leveling off. I also had a slow start and had a lot of expectations going in. Your body will catch up with the reduced calories as time goes on just stick to your program and you will see. The weight didn't come on overnight and it isn't going to come off that way either.

[ssriley 52]

I'm about 3 1/2 months post-op and have weighed every day and plotted my weight out of curiousity. You can see my stalls and even many weight gains, but the trend is always down. My intake averages 700-900 cals/day, get my exercise thru my job, (walk 1-2 miles/day) and includes an occasional mixed drink too (or two). Unless you're hitting the DQ drive-thru on a regular basis, the math says you are going to lose weight. Keep your eye on the prize and good luck.

My Diet Track.pdf