6 months post sleeve and need help!

[Kimberlee1383837812 4]

I'm 6 months post op and have hit my second plateau in just a couple months. The first one kept me going up 1 pound & down 1 pound for a month then lost 6 pounds and now again back to up 1 down 1!!! I've seen doc & talked to the nutritionist and am following what I'm told. I have lost 71 lbs since surgery, but have so much more to go! This is even more frustrating cuz I go to the gym 4-5 days a week & do various workout classes including working on toning, strengthening and cardio with a trainer!!! Please tell me I'm not alone?!?! Someone whose gone through this same situation, please give me some advice. Thanks!

[Christian Zaccone 243]

your not. I had 3 stalls in 9 months.. lost 200lbs and at goal.. stalls are normal.

Edited April 4, 2014 by Christian Zaccone

[Sassy Pants1 186]

You are not alone. I'm in my 6th month now and in my umpteenth period of no weight loss. Been 2+ weeks with no loss. In fact, I'm up a couple pounds. We'll get past this!

[joatsaint 2,814]

I'm right there with ya. I go through the same thing about once a month or 6 weeks. I'll just bounce up and down 1 or 2 lbs for about 10 days before the weight starts creeping down again. I just stick with my exercise and diet. It worked before the stall and if I stick with it, it will work again.

[Kimberlee1383837812 4]

Thank you for the replies! Once I read them it put my mind at ease! I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and stop worrying. I admit i git really nervous thinking maybe my sleeve stopped working!! I love this community here.....my doctor is fabulous, but doesn't really "know" what we are feeling or exactly what we go through! Best wishes to all of you here! :-)

[Andrew0929 1,101]

Do you measure yourself periodically? I have found that when I've stalled I'm still losing inches. It's likely that your workouts have resulted in adding muscle which is heavier than fat.

[Kimberlee1383837812 4]

I have been measuring and truly even when the scale stops moving I do feel it in my body.

[Gladys62 64]

Did you eventually get back to losing? I am at 6 months and have been stalled the past month in spite of more time at the gym and increased Water to around 60 oz.

I have 50 more lbs to lose. Will they start leaving soon?

[tlemieux220 138]

I measure myself when I have a stall or go up a pound or two just to see what is happening, I have lost 2 inches in the chest, 5 inches in the middle, and 5 inches in the hips. Went from a 22 to 16 dress size not in pants, I am still in a 20 for pants, however the only part that I have trouble with there is the lower stomach (part of the hip area). You can call it my smile, skirt, or whatever, but that seems to be my problem area.

Each time I hit a stall I do get upset, however it makes me want to look in my closet for something old but new to me to try on and if it fits, it gives me new hope that my sleeve is working, I have been able to wear clothes that I have not worn in 6 years and can shop in my own closet. Try these things and see if they help. I know we all get discouraged, when the scale doesn't move, but why are we going back to our old ways, this was why we had WLS is to help us out and not rely on the scale.

[Kimberlee1383837812 4]

Unfortunately, I am STILL at the same weight...losing 3-4 lbs and it fines right back on. I changed my workouts (per a trainer) and even did a cleanse. When I did the cleanse, I lost 3lbs and the 5th day into it gained 4 lbs!!! I also tried doing at least one "liquid" meal a day (shake). I eat very healthy (a few little treats on occasion), still workout 3-5 days a week! I'm beyond frustrated! This has been months and months at the same weight and I have probably 100 lbs to get up my goal! This makes me feel like I did the surgery for nothing. Granted I lost weight, but not even close to what the doctor said I would or even as much as others I know did (and I work at it soooo hard). The doctor & nutritionist basically just praise me for losing and are no help, just keep telling me to keep up the good work! UGH! :-(

[Jb1176 79]

your not. I had 3 stalls in 9 months.. lost 200lbs and at goal.. stalls are normal.

Wow! Your progress gives me hope that I will eventually reach my goal. Two and a half months out from surgery and have lost 51 pounds (including 18 lbs pre-op prep period) but have another 50 lbs left to go.

I get support reading progress from other men in their weight loss journey. There aren't too many posts from men on this site.

Congratulations on your progress!

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

Keep in mind if you are at the gym 4 or 5 days a week you might need to increase calories a bit on those days.

[downsizingdiva 459]

• I AM GOING THRU THE SAME THING ONLY I AM NOT EXERCISING LIKE I SHOULD SO I CANNOT COMPLAIN.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Stalls are normal. However I would check that you are:

• Meeting your Protein goals. I keep mine between 75 - 100.
• Watching carbs. Mine are high because I am vegetarian. I do look at the source of the carbs. I strive for complex carbs, not white, highly processed carbs.
• Are you keeping track of your food? Perhaps try keeping a food log. We have a tendency to minimize "occasional treats". They can add up and slow down our weight loss efforts. I log everything, good, bad and ugly.
• Are you eating fruits and veg? Green vegetables especially are full of Fiber and nutrients. They will also help you poo regularly. I find when I have at least 2 BM's a day, I lose faster.
• Drink you Water. Flavor enhancers are fine, but if you can try some plain old H₂0.

I am 9½ mths and nearly 100 down. I hope to lose at least 125lbs by my anniversary in September. I started at a really high weight and that would be half way to goal for me. I only weigh once a month and so far I have no experienced any stalls. I work out 5-6 days a week, primarily Water aerobics.