Im really trying but this stall is getting me depressed

[emr80 5]

Ok I was sleeved on 4/1 n the pic to the left was taken easter sunday the nite before surgery on 3/31 the pic to the right taken today 4/26. But I've only lost 13 lbs post op and I'm kinda disappointed I thought by this time almost 4wks out I'd be at least 25lbs less post op can u guys tell the difference? I'm getting bummed that I haven't lost as much as most peeps on here

[emr80 5]

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[belladona 153]

Holy crap YES you can totally tell and it looks like way more than 13 lbs congrats!

[emr80 5]

Thank you!!! I totally wish it was more than 13lbs I weigh in tomorrow morning (weighing in once a week) but I'm sooo bummed bcuz I'm not successful as most peeps on here. I don't understand why for the last two wks i haven't lost instead I gained a pound last wk n I was feeling more down than ever

[MGM 140]

You didn't gain it overnight either. I have 115lbs to lose from the beginning. I'm 8 months out and I have lost 80. Only 10-15 pounds a month the first 4 and the last 4 has been 5-10 pounds a month. I've never pulled the big numbers, but from highest weight of 268, surgery day weight 250 and current weight of 185, 35 left to go...I'm pretty happy with the slow and steady. I think I'm losing it at a healthy pace. Just be patient and remember you didn't gain 25 lbs a month, you may not lose 25 lbs a month. Any loss is a loss.

[newoutlookonlife 46]

Start taking your measurements. I usually do my measurements once a month and when I hit a stall. You will be amazed at the inches lost even though the scale isnt moving!! It's always a great way to stay motivated while in a stall. There is a huge difference in your pictures and i bet that will be reflected in your measurements. Form someone who lost really really quickly in the beginning I can assure you that everyone hits these moments. I slowed right down and am loosing at a snails pace. After losing a lot quickly it was hard for me to wrap my head around. That's why I have found other methods such as the measurements and side by side pics to keep me motivated.

[giggles232000 56]

yes you can deff tell the diff, slow and steady wins the race, I understand I havent lost anything in 2 weeks and its hard but I know it will start kicking back soon, just keep on track and you will get there, cant compare your self to others everyone is diff and everyone loses at a diff rate, congrats on your lose so far your doing great

[SpaceDust 585]

It's crystal clear that your body is changing, even if the scale isn't. Stop worrying about the scale for the moment. It will just frustrate you unnecessarily. You're probably in one of the infamous stalls, where your body is adjusting. Stick with the plan, and it will start coming off again.Did you do measurements before your surgery? I think it's obvious that you would see a difference in inches if you had. And if you didn't, I highly recommend taking measurements now, and if the scale's not moving, compare measurements. Also, do your clothes seem like they're fitting a bit more loosely? I'll bet if you think about it, they are.

Hang in there!

[sharonintx 1,275]

I'm losing slowly too. At 7 weeks out I figured I would have lost about 40 pounds but I've lost 23 instead. Had a major stall that lasted 3 weeks. It was very discouraging! Giggles said it right - slow and steady wins the race. Its so hard to not sit around and watch the scale move or not move. It feels like you have this

surgery and then all your day consists of is waiting for pounds to drop off! I've decided to just try to live my life again and have faith that the weight will come off when it gets good and ready. How can it not come

off being as one can only eat a small amount of food in one day - well - except for those chocolate peanuts I

bought yesterday. They went down real easy. I'll have to stop with the candy.

Hang in there - you will lose at your own pace and you have already done a great job!

[emr80 5]

Thank you everyone for all the positive feedback I will try to work on my patience although its super hard to be patient lol. But it's true I didn't gain all this weight in a month so I shouldn't expect to lose so much in a month. I did forget to take measurements the day before surgery

I love the slow n steady wins the race I will definitely keep that in mind

Thank you all for ur support

[SpaceDust 585]

I'll have measurements without having to remember to do it, at least reasonably current ones - I get measured once a month at my new gym. Granted that it's over my workout clothes, but as long as I take that into account, it's all relative. But I'm really glad I'll have that - it will help me stay mentally in the game if I can see the progress even when the scale doesn't move!

[OneWritersSoul 353]

Ok I was sleeved on 4/1 n the pic to the left was taken easter sunday the nite before surgery on 3/31 the pic to the right taken today 4/26. But I've only lost 13 lbs post op and I'm kinda disappointed I thought by this time almost 4wks out I'd be at least 25lbs less post op can u guys tell the difference? I'm getting bummed that I haven't lost as much as most peeps on here

If you compare yourself to ANYONE it's going to drive you INSANE, so it's really better to get a grip on it now. Yes, it's easier said than done but you'll be happier for breaking that habit in the long run.

The advice about your measurements is spot on, especially in the early days. Those dreaded stalls can really play games with your self-perception so having some concrete numbers will help keep your morale high.

Be sure to drink your Water and get your Protein in and you'll be just fine!

[tia952000 16]

YES....you can tell a difference..I totally agree with what everyone is saying. Slow will definately win the race, I hit my stall a week or two ago, then I went back & changed a few things like my workout, my eating habits, I absolutely LOVE ORANGE JUICE...I had to push away from that sugar & it worked. You are going to have many of stall weeks, stay focus & do your thang...You look great, the faster it falls the chances are the skin will hang so you don't want it to fall fast at all. I am now losing 2 pounds a week & I love it. Keep your head up...

[Kitkat101484 9]

U definitely look different although u feel its just 13lbs u lost some serious inches off ur body the pic clearly shows that so be happy and just stay focused and u will get to where u want to be!

[hanadi 6]

Ok I was sleeved on 4/1 n the pic to the left was taken easter sunday the nite before surgery on 3/31 the pic to the right taken today 4/26. But I've only lost 13 lbs post op and I'm kinda disappointed I thought by this time almost 4wks out I'd be at least 25lbs less post op can u guys tell the difference? I'm getting bummed that I haven't lost as much as most peeps on here

I did my sleeve 30/3 so only two days differ between you n me

And till yesterday i was in the weight stall,,and if when i read all the other stories till i convinced that every one pass by the stall.

.weight loss differ between cases n depend on starting weight and your body metabolism and if you have any hormonal problem thats all affect...

My stall last till yesterday (didnt move since 3weeks) today i discovered am one kilo down...so i think you are also so near to break the stall. Just ignore the scale n continue your dieting plans..

Good luck