songsmith 334 Posted November 11, 2015 Talk to your NP. Make sure you are logging your food counts accurately by using an online tool like FitDay or MyFitnessPal and that you include everything--even your coffee/tea and "no cal" sweetener and that 1/4 oz. of cheddar you had the other day. (Wait. That was me.) I miscalculated twice last week and went over my counts even though I was carefully measuring and planning. It happens. Stalls also happen. They can be maddening. Have you taken measurements of yourself or written down things that have changed physically for you (crossing legs, not breathing so hard, feeling like you fit into that movie theater seat more easily, stuff like that). It's really tough to get through those periods. Can your surgeon point you to a support group you could attend? It always helps me to realize I'm not alone even if no one there actually knows how to fix it. I would make absolutely certain I was eating correctly 100% for quite some time and still experiencing weight gain before I even thought of putting myself through the expense and health ramifications of another surgery. You know what? You can do this. You went through I don't know how many months' weight loss before your pre-op diet, a week or two or even a month of pre-op, plus all the post-op relearning. You've lost forty-eight pounds. That is freaking amazing. You should be damned proud of yourself. Your hard work will pay off. Sometimes it takes our bodies a little extra time to catch up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG for ALC 6 Posted November 12, 2015 My surgery is not until December 7th, but I will be ecstatic if I lose 48 pounds in the first three months. That's an average of 16 pounds per month. Anything more than that seems unhealthy. You seem to be doing a fabulous job. Most people on this site talk about stalls that they eventually overcome and then the weight-loss picks up again. I certainly understand the frustration of a stall but it's only a matter of time before you get back on track. I wish you luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites