Frustrations!

[somaiswhat 29]

I just know I haven't lost anything in the past 2 weeks and its so frustrating!!!!!! I just need to do better

goal weight 150, pre sx weight 298, current weight 192

[maria pepe 29]

Chillax! Platueas are normal. Frustrating...very. I have noticed when I get stuck, that the weight won't change.. I then the clothes fit different. ..then boom the weight drops again. Your body will find it's own rhythm.

[somaiswhat 29]

What's the longest people have been stuck for?

goal weight 150, pre sx weight 298, current weight 192

[maria pepe 29]

They seem to happen more when I exercise...remember...muscle weighs more than fat! 4-6 weeks. Then I have months I drop upto 30 lbs in a very short time.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

What's the longest people have been stuck for?

goal weight 150' date=' pre sx weight 298, current weight 192[/quote']

6 weeks so far. And that was a month post-op. talk about stressed!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 199

[saramichelle 127]

I love the Dukin blueberries extra cream two Splenda taste like a blue berry muffin and almost guilt free just the cream that is slightly bad but you could get skim milk or something else also they have Decaf.

I know there is more to what you are going threw but I also enjoy my coffees and every little bit helps.

Omg I love the dunkin donuts blueberry coffee to! Just bought eight bags of it today in case they quit selling it lol it is perfect and the flavor is not overwhelming. Just perfect!

[shyanne 198]

I think the shame of it all leads to emotional eatting... cus I'm there right now. I loose a lil and platue over a year out. I tried to go to psychologist who was suppose to specialize in weight loss sugery patients and... did absolutly nothing for me. He seemed absolutely baffled when I told him I don't recognize the person I now see in pictures. I know there is something wrong... but I just can't seem to get around to reaching out for help again. I hear successful people with this sugery say a big part is the "head work"... stay strong. Ive been trying REALY hard to see how damn far I've come. I also don't get sick from iced coffee and sweet things :-/

[somaiswhat 29]

I also have only been to the gym 3 times; don't think I could gain muscle already?

goal weight 150, pre sx weight 298, current weight 192

[somaiswhat 29]

Had a meeting with the nutritionist today and it seems like I haven't been eating enough! We went over a meal plan and I'm feeling alot better about things. Hopefully I can get on the right path now..

goal weight 150, pre sx weight 298, current weight 192

[maria pepe 29]

That is why tracking food is so important. Gad you have a plan.

[GaPeach31061 23]

Im SOOOO glad your feeling better.I had my surgery 4/30/13 and im on a up and down roller coaster.But I do know that at some point the weight will come off.

[countrygirl 84]

The problem is I Don't get sick. Just got up hungry in the middle of the night and had fruit Snacks. I know I'm gonna wake up in the morning and get a small iced caramel turtle coffee. I'm making myself vomit to the point where my surgeon is considering me to show bulimic tendencies. I'm not strong enough for this. I always feel hungry (atleast at work) and I thought I wasn't supposed to be be' date=' I need help and I'm sad and not strong enough for this.

goal weight 150, pre sx weight 298, current weight 192[/quote']

Drink a glass of Water before eating anything

[maria pepe 29]

My surgeon's dietetic team stresses no beverages 30 before during or 30 minutes after the meal. Fluid dilutes the food. Flushes it out of the stomach faster. It takes longer to feel hungry so we consume mopre calories...which I would venture to guess is how most of us got here.

[MamboMan 6]

They seem to happen more when I exercise...remember...muscle weighs more than fat! 4-6 weeks. Then I have months I drop upto 30 lbs in a very short time.

How can muscle weigh MORE than fat? This is a damn myth. A pound is a pound is a pound. Whether it is a pound of fat, a pound of muscle, a pound of feathers, a pound of cheese.... Unless you are defying the laws of physics, a pound is equal, no matter what it is. A pound of fat may LOOK differently on your body than muscle, and muscles DO burn more calories, but they weigh the same.

[Geminitraveler 2]

Definitely let your therapist & doctor know about the throwing up! Sometimes a little anti-depressant or change in anti-depressant is all you need.

I think my doctor anticipated that I might experience a depressed period and said "always focus on the health aspect and not the pounds or how I look".

One study my bariartic surgery group mentioned said those that qualify for bariatric surgery have an 8-13 years increase in life span if they have the surgery. What's better than that?

I don't know if you had any co-morbidities but I know my sleep apnea was life threatening.

Hang in there. One day at a time. My prayers for your quick recovery and turnaround.