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I am 7mos post op and frustrated because I am only down 61 pounds and seems like im losing inches but not pounds on the scale! I have a IUD in and I'm wondering if that has anything to do with the slow weight loss!!! Is anyone experiencing this besides me???

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Hello,

You should be very happy with that lost! You dint gained wheight in a few weeks. You have to give you somme time and be happy with your great lost!

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I agree you are doing a fantastic job & should be extremely proud of your accomplishments so far & your continued success in the future. The scale not moving but still losing inches is your body's way of catching up. I am not anywhere near being as far out as you are as I am just over 5 weeks out but from all the research I have done plus all the reading I have done on here as well you are doing an amazing job & just try to be patient as your body tries to catch up with all the weight you have lost & will continue to lose. I know it is easier said then done as we all want our results asap & everyone gets frustrated & somewhat discouraged when the scale stops moving temporarily as I did when I was only 2 weeks out but I have been trying to prepare myself for the stalls & to try to teach myself that they are normal & why they happen & all that still but please be proud of all you have done so far & keep your head held high along this journey. Keep faith in God to help you through your journey as all things are possible through him!!!! I wish you lots more success on your journey & always remember that the weight did not appear overnight or even in a few months. It took a while for us to get where we were & it will take a while to get to where we want to be, that is why it is called a journey :) enjoy the ride to a better, happier, healthier you!!!!

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I'm a slow loser too. No IUD or any other type of bc for me. I say the inches are more important than pounds, especially if you are working out! 61lbs is more than you would have lost without the surgery, correct?

Just keep up the hard work and all the weight will come off, just don't eat more calories than what you are burning. :)

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The IUD should not keep you from losing weight. But have you had your thyroid checked? You have done a great job but if you feel like you are lacking energy and not losing go to your PCP and ask for the blood work.

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