Six Month Stall, And Other Problems...

[condanchri 16]

Okay, here it goes:

I was sleeved in February, 2013. I had no post surgical issues, and I initially lost 75 lbs. in just over three months. I felt amazing!! Then, my father passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly. To say it sent me on an emotional rollercoaster would be a complete understatement. I have lost a total of 85 lbs., but the last five have been bouncing on and off of me for the past six months. I am beyond frustrated. I know I haven't been doing what needs to be done: eating small, high Protein meals throughout the day, combined with exercise. I'm to the point where I can pretty much eat anything I want (and do), even though it occasionally puts me so full that I am way uncomfortable - I know all this is contributing to my massive stall. So, I try to pump up my exercise level by doing Zumba three to four times per week - unfortunately, I inevitably get sidelined with aching joints and injury, and spend the next four to five days recovering.

I am so deeply disappointed and disgusted with myself. I went through so much to have this surgery, and now it feels like my sleeve is completely stretched out. I have been dealing with depression and grieving issues (as well as all the economic stress my father left behind for my mother), especially with the holiday's fast approaching. I need a kick start - something to get me back on track. I don't know if I should just go back to liquids for a few days and/or weeks, or if I should just do Protein shakes or some type of pouch reset (I came across this on the internet, but it would only allow me to see the actual Pouch Reset Plan once it charged me an access fee). If there is anyone out there that has gone through this, or could give me some advice as to how I can get back on track and back to losing, I would really appreciate anything you have to offer (the good, the bad and the ugly). I still weight about 308 lbs., so I have quite a ways to go to get to goal. I know I have no one to blame for where I'm at, except me. And I know I need to get back to what I was doing, post-surgery. I'm just having difficulty getting my mind back to that place, and I would really appreciate some help.

Thanks for your time.

~ Danielle

[No game 14,437]

Sorry to read about your sorrows.. It does sound like a rough road you've been done lately...

About your diet. I don't think you need to get extreme and do only liquids.

The fact of the matter you still have the sleeved stomach and you can put it to work again by eating right. This is the hardest part I know, because when I fall off the wagon it's so hard to get back on. But you need to detox from the lousy food and just go back the basics dense Protein and veggies

Eat till you are satisfied and keep the carbs at bay. It will be tough for a few days to a week but with determination you can do it!