Not Losing....

[KMH 8]

You're not alone. I had the same problem. Try using www.myfitnesspal.com to make sure your ratios are in check. The higher your Protein, the better and more weight you will lose. Once I started walking 30 mins a day and really focusing on what I was consuming, I started to lose weight again. Btw...Before surgery I had a top notch personal trainer. He said start with one protein for every carb you eat for two weeks. Then go to 2 Proteins for every 1 carb you eat for a week and then 3 proteins for every 1 carb you eat for a Mac of 3 days. I promise that with or with out surgery you will lose a ton of weight doing that!!! He also said if you have ANY fat on your body then it's because you have too much sugar in your diet. It's a fact. He said no more than 6grams of sugar per meal. Your body doesn't have the ability to get rid of more than that so it stores it. My old doctors philosophy was cut the 3 s's!!! No sugar, salt or starch and you are guaranteed to lose weight. Of course all of these things are easier said than done, but if you ease into it (baby steps) and start to make it a lifestyle, you will lose weight. It's a well known fact that losing weight is 80% diet, 10% genetics, 10% exercise. Make it your New Years resolution to work smarter, not harder.

[CP3482 55]

Thanks for all the encouragement! Maybe I was just being emotional... I hate being over dramatic! I don't know what I was doing wrong, but I broke through... I said I was only going to weigh myself once a week, but I got on this morning and was down another <2.4> lbs!! For a total of <18.2> lbs lost!!

I believe my body was starving. ..Now that I am on soft solids, maybe that's helping me move down the scale!

[jodimc 117]

I'm still stuck. Will be 2 weeks tomorrow. I'm freakin frustrated.

[msixkiller 96]

I'm still stuck. Will be 2 weeks tomorrow. I'm freakin frustrated.

Jodi you have had some complications though since your start..hang in there it will happen.

[Nicole K 352]

I'm stalled for 2 weeks now too. I'm 4 weeks out, but glad I read this thread. I cannot complain, I have lost 26 lbs since surgery 12/17/12! Gotta keep on trucking along and know it will drop. Patience!!!!

DOS 12/17/12

[pookybear 284]

You'll get there! I haven't even bought a scale, and don't plan to until I lose at least half of my goal. I don't want to feel discouraged, so I'll just get weighed in at the doctors office.

[Sparklette 381]

It's probably Water weight, since you've been drinking a lot, and your body hasn't purged it. Try going for a walk every day, it helps purge some of it through sweat. and when you walk it settles some gasses, and that purges it aswell. Don't get discouraged, stalls happen. Weigh yourself one a week instead of every day, and look in the mirror, even if the scale isn't moving, your body is changing. keep your head up, and love yourself!

[kisersassy 369]

I have only lost 1 pound since December 29th. I will be 3 months post op on the 29th of this month. This is my second stall but this ones lasted the longest

[kisersassy 369]

I have only lost 1 pound since December 29th. I will be 3 months post op on the 29th of this month. This is my second stall but this ones lasted the longest

[worm2872 635]

I am stalling again as well. I will be two months Saturday. Im down 31 since surgery. I am trying not to get discouraged this time.

[sky 87]

I have only lost 1 pound since December 29th. I will be 3 months post op on the 29th of this month. This is my second stall but this ones lasted the longest

But didn't you just have galbladder surgery? I'm sure your body is thinking what the Hell? Your body is rebelling

[mullberry7 5]

Stick with it friend. Just like everyone has said this is a tool. The most freeing thing for me has been allowing myself to be human. I am three months out. I weigh myself once a week. I have had stalls. They have freaked me out but then I realize this weight did not come overnight. I did this for me and allowing myself to be human and enjoying the process is great. Life is so much better. Hang in there!

[jodimc 117]

I appreciate the encouraging words, but I'm getting more and more frustrated with each day that passes without a single pound lost. I know I should stop weighing myself, but I'm afraid I'll show up at my next post-op appointment and STILL have not lost anything.

I know I'm not getting in 64oz of fluids (I really believe that's impossible.. I sipped literally all day long and got 20oz in) but I'm really close on my Protein. I'm taking my Vitamins and am becoming more active with each passing day.

WTH?!?!?

[tink65 46]

I'll be 5 wks out but one thing I've noticed, its not the weight I've lost but the inches im down 1 size, when ever I dieted i have always lost inches 1st and then the weight would come off! Have you checked your clothes r they a lil loser!! it's not the scale you should look at!! I dont even have a scale becuz it's a discouraging and Frustrating!! it lets you down so you need to stop!! Its like watching and waiting for the pot to boil & it doesn't (THE SCALE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ONCE A WEEK) I have not lost big Numbers A pound here a pound thr I was a lil Upset also, but my Clothes tell me alot! ONE SIZE DOWN 22 to a 20 lbs in 5 weeks, 10lbs lost. Over all 17.5 from my 1st class for weight loss till now PUT THE SCALE AWAY!! EVERY PERSON IS DIFFERENT WEIGHT LOSS IS DIFFERENT.

[michelecaples 224]

I appreciate the encouraging words' date=' but I'm getting more and more frustrated with each day that passes without a single pound lost. I know I should stop weighing myself, but I'm afraid I'll show up at my next post-op appointment and STILL have not lost anything.

I know I'm not getting in 64oz of fluids (I really believe that's impossible.. I sipped literally all day long and got 20oz in) but I'm really close on my Protein. I'm taking my Vitamins and am becoming more active with each passing day.

WTH?!?!?[/quote']

Stress will cause you to retain weight. Relax and it might start coming off