Frustration isn't the word

[Bigdog56 17]

I had surgery october 13 at a weight of 404 pounds, which was down from a high weight of 432. Since surgeryI have gotten down to 322.4 as of this morning. I basically lost all of my weight in about 10 or 11 weeks. I then had an AWFUL gout attack that last for a month or so, and went through three cycles of Prednisone, which is known to really impair weight loss. Anyway, I have been off the prednisone now for about two weeks, but have not lost any weight until I woke up this morning at 322.4. I've been stuck at 325 since my one month follow up with my doctor... which was more like 6 weeks. At that appointment I was told I have lost 58% of my excess weight already. Has anyone else had anything remotely close to this scenario happen to them??

I am eating enough throughout the day, and most days i feel like I've eaten too much, but the weight never goes up, it's just not coming down. Anyway, Just venting about not keeping the weight loss going. Anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do about getting my weight loss to resume?? I am well aware that the rapid weigh loss does not continue, but for crying out loud, i'm only three months out! Anyway, any gout sufferers and people who have experienced that same or similar things happening, I'd love to hear how you dealt with it and how you began losing weight again.

See you guys!!

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is common to loose a lot of weight quickly after weight loss surgery and then level off and slide into a stall. It happened to me. I looked at my caloric intake counting my meals and Protein shakes and then I trimmed off a hundred calories, then I started loosing weight again.

As far as gout, I may or may not have gout. It would flare up in my feet with extreme pain every now and then. I never had it medically diagnosed. The symptoms occurred prior to surgery and after surgery. But it has been about a year since the last episode. I usually find relief by using a heat pad on my foot for several hours.

[GrammieJ 3]

I am having the same issues too. I orig. weighed 359, dieted to 330 lbs pre-op, surgery date was Dec 8th and from then to Dec 31 I dropped another 29 lbs. I've been stalled since Dec 31. I have spoken to my nutritionist and my bariatric nurse, both told me it's unusual to stall that early post op but that it does happen and considering I'm down a total of 59 lbs since last Aug, my body just needs time to adjust to the new way of eating. My nutritionist suggested I increase my Water although I'm drinking 48 oz. a day so it is hard to get more in and maybe go back to 1 Protein drink a day instead of a normal meal. I've been doing that but still stalled. She also said a stall can last 4 to 6 weeks. The other piece is exercise which I can't do yet. I'm 66 with bad arthritis in both knees. I am looking into investing in a "recumbent stepper" exerciser, but they run about $2700! Don't get discouraged though, eventually your stall will end and your weight loss will begin again, just keep on track, journal everything you eat and look for patterns. The other thing I just started last week was taking my measurements and although no weight loss last week, I lost an inch on my waist and 1/2 inch on both upper arms, hips and both thighs. Maybe converting fat into healthier tissue? As for your gout, are you taking any medications for it? I take a daily Allopurinol pill which helps prevent it. I had to stop it for surgery and had a horrible flair-up in my rt wrist. A good friend recommended I try applying bentonite clay poultice to the gout affected area. Here's a great website: http://www.aboutclay.com/clay_info.htm I used it for about 5 days and it really did help although I was also taking prednisone. My wrist is still a little stiff but no longer painful. When you mix the clay poultice, use 1/3 cup Water to 2/3 cup clay, mix thoroughly (it takes awhile till smooth and pasty), apply to affected area with fingers or spread it on with a butter knife, then wrap it in saran wrap, and then once it's sealed to the skin, I just slip a sock over the saran wrap, it works for feet or hands. Be sure you spread out the saran wrap before you apply the clay so that you can wrap it immediately without getting it all over the place-lol. I applied at bedtime, last thing, and slept with the poultice overnight. You can buy the clay at most local healthfood coops. The stuff sold in healthfood stores is more expensive and not as effective. Be sure the main ingredient is bentonite clay because it is the minerals in the clay that draw out the inflammation. Keep me posted on how you progress and I'll do the same. We can all use all the support we can get! Take care. IIt really sucks being "stalled" doesn't it?

It is common to loose a lot of weight quickly after weight loss surgery and then level off and slide into a stall. It happened to me. I looked at my caloric intake counting my meals and Protein shakes and then I trimmed off a hundred calories, then I started loosing weight again.

As far as gout, I may or may not have gout. It would flare up in my feet with extreme pain every now and then. I never had it medically diagnosed. The symptoms occurred prior to surgery and after surgery. But it has been about a year since the last episode. I usually find relief by using a heat pad on my foot for several hours.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I do think that your bodies are readjusting and you should keep following the rules and living the new active lifestyle.

If you remain stalled, suspect carbs. I had to give up Protein bars to get to goal...too many carbs.

I was also high BMI and what many don't understand is that the obesity disease is further advanced for us and it often takes more drastic measures like low carbing to make your goals.