Mayshula 40 Posted June 18, 2014 I am finally in onederland! I am so happy I had no seen a 1 like the first number on my scale for 17 years it was a big deal for me. I cried for a few minutes cuz I couldn't believe it. I don't regret doing this surgery at all I have lost 36lbs so far this is my 7th week and I am already back at the gym just doing 45 mins on the elleptical I also ride my bike to my work and walk during lunch time some days, I'm having a hard time drinking my Water though. I'm in a low carb high Protein diet. I'm so ooo happy! I wish u all the best keep going and stay strong even if the scale doesn't move as fast as we want! 1 getnhealthyintx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
habsi 25 Posted June 18, 2014 I'm on the stall I'm In week 3 and haven't lost anythinf this week which is fine because I'm hoping I'll just suddenly drop again when my body wakes up.. I'm 17 days post op have lost 20poubds (10kg) am happy .. I start excerxising end of the month so hopefully that will shift more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvinmytat2 2 Posted June 18, 2014 Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayshula 40 Posted June 18, 2014 Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating. What my nutrición is told was that I was eating to little calories. I was doing the same thing now I'm eating between 700 and 1000 sounds like a lot but if u eat the right ones it will help, more Protein less carbs. Don't get discourage it's part of the process! Stay strong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWEETTEA43 9 Posted June 18, 2014 <p>Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating.</p> Yep. I'm in your boat. I believe it's time to call the nutritionist. I know our bodies will hold onto weight to protect itself thinking we are trying to kill it on super low calorie intake. But it makes sense that if you burn more than you consume it should come off no matter what. So, I'm calling an expert. Will let you know what the word is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comeflywithme 402 Posted June 18, 2014 Congrats to ALL! Amazing! I can tell you are all happy as I am. I am 6 weeks out and have lost 27 since surgery, down 2 sizes and elated. I feel better and better every passing day --thank God and really happy overall with my WLS. Let's keep this momentum of going downwards and happiness going my friends! 1 luvinmytat2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoey716 98 Posted June 18, 2014 I am just past 8 weeks since surgery and am down about 43lbs! So excited! My pants all hang off of me now, and my co-workers all comment on how much i've lost so far. Still have a ways to go, but am so proud of myself for making this decision. I am also SO proud of everyone else here! BRAVO to everyone! 3 jodyjetson, luvinmytat2 and missbrown30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rach8610 60 Posted June 18, 2014 How exciting congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvinmytat2 2 Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks so much! Please let me know. I had my surgery in Mexico and I don't have a nutritionist here so any information provided would be VERY helpful. <p>Ok So, I've heard all about the stupid stalls. I am 9 1/2 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs as of this morning but I have not lost an ounce in three weeks. Help!!! I am so discouraged at this point that I don't even know if I am coming or going. I try to remember that not only did I have surgery but I have bought a house, and I am working super long hours but I wonder how long before I start losing again. I am living on around 450 calories per day and I always thought that if you consumed less calories than you burn the weight will come off. I know that just breathing I am burning more than the 450 calories that I am taking in. Its very frustrating.</p> Yep. I'm in your boat. I believe it's time to call the nutritionist. I know our bodies will hold onto weight to protect itself thinking we are trying to kill it on super low calorie intake. But it makes sense that if you burn more than you consume it should come off no matter what. So, I'm calling an expert. Will let you know what the word is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tresmom 5 Posted June 19, 2014 Thanks to all. I feel better just knowing I'm not alone in my stall and wls . I am going to up my Protein and lower my carbs. I am having trouble with the water- 30min before and 30 after a meal. Does anyone have tricks/ reminders for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelleysauter 4 Posted June 20, 2014 Hi tresmom A stall is very common. I am 10 weeks out and had a stall for 1 month. I increased my calories as I was working out 5 days a week and it started coming off. I am down 35 since surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvinmytat2 2 Posted June 20, 2014 Hi tresmom A stall is very common. I am 10 weeks out and had a stall for 1 month. I increased my calories as I was working out 5 days a week and it started coming off. I am down 35 since surgery. Thank you so much. I am going to increase my workout and see if that helps. I try to eat more calories but am not having a Lot of luck there. If I eat too much I am miserable. The only issue I have with calories is that the best way for me to increase calories also increases carbs and of course I don't really want to do that. I'll keep posting . Thanks for the support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvinmytat2 2 Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks to all. I feel better just knowing I'm not alone in my stall and wls . I am going to up my Protein and lower my carbs. I am having trouble with the water- 30min before and 30 after a meal. Does anyone have tricks/ reminders for this? I found that when I add crystal light (even though it's not something I used to drink) to my Water I can drink more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandablaire 0 Posted June 21, 2014 I'm so glad you posted this! I am 2 months out and down 32 lbs and tons of inches. I've been feeling down the past few days because I'm stuck here. Haven't lost an ounce in 10 days. I'm consuming a minimum of 800 calories a day and a max of 1,000 calories. But I seriously SERIOUSLY struggle with Protein. Any tips?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fat_free 463 Posted June 21, 2014 This is all so encouraging news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites