50 pounds down! But...

[cal2okl 37]

I'm so happy to finally have hit another milestone in my journey, being able to cross my legs was probably my most happiest next to this one.

I however sometimes get depressed that I'm almost six months out and have only lost 50 pounds. I do not compare myself to other sleevers, I'm just more so disappointed in myself because there are days when the wrong items go into my pouch and this mostly happens right before my period when pmsing.

Besides that I am still always really tired and fatigued but have upped my Vitamin intake in hopes of gaining more energy and I do eat right majority of the time but after work most days I'm just beat.

I don't have a lot of loose skin due to slower weight loss but I'm starting to wonder if I'll continue to drop.

My next goal is to get under 200. Here are my current stats:

Surgery Day: 259 September 1, 2016

Current Weight: 209

[2goldengirl 2,076]

First, you've lost 50 lbs. That's a huge achievement! You've lost nearly 10 lbs a month, which is fantastic. Own that!

Second, the fatigue could be a number of things. Are you tracking your food intake? Are you tracking your fatigue? If you are, do you notice any patterns there?

How many calories a day are you getting in? Sometimes fatigue can be not enough intake as well as a Vitamin issue. It can also be a sign of dehydration. Or, if you've been on medication for your blood pressure, after a 50-lb loss, your medication may need to be reduced.

If you can give us more information, we can do more to help you.

[Babbs 14,681]

First off, you don't have a pouch. Bypass patients have pouches.

Second, 50 pounds in 6 months is perfectly respectable. And going off plan once in a while happens. If you're following your plan 95% of the other times, eating off plan shouldn't be a huge deal.

Do you move more than before?

Are you tracking Protein, carbs and calories closely?

Are you staying hydrated?

If you are in fact unhappy with your progress, then make sure you're doing the above to ensure the best results possible.

[cal2okl 37]

I haven't tracked my fatigue but yes to keeping a journal of the foods I eat. No longer on blood pressure medicine but these are great ideas that I plan to follow. Now that it's been mentioned it might be dehydration as I'm having issues getting all my fluids in.

Anyone know why coffee isn't allowed?

[Geron Girls 70]

I drink coffee but usually only one cup a day. Try getting all your Protein and Water in this week and see if the scale changes. Fifty pounds in six months is awesome!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I haven't tracked my fatigue but yes to keeping a journal of the foods I eat. No longer on blood pressure medicine but these are great ideas that I plan to follow. Now that it's been mentioned it might be dehydration as I'm having issues getting all my fluids in.

Anyone know why coffee isn't allowed?

It's not that it's coffee per se (unless coffee messes with your stomach) as much as it is caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, so any Fluid in caffeinated coffee won't help you meet your Fluid needs and may require you to need more fluid.

I agree with others. Fifty pounds is great. But, if you are unhappy with your progress, consider going back to basics and make sure you are getting in ALL of your Protein and fluids.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[cal2okl 37]

I drink coffee but usually only one cup a day. Try getting all your Protein and Water in this week and see if the scale changes. Fifty pounds in six months is awesome!

Great idea! I get all my Proteins in but will try harder with everything else

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Not all surgeons prohibit their WLS patients from drinking any coffee. Mine permits some, just not tons.

coffee provokes stomach acid, which can increase acid reflux for some sleeve patients.

I still drink coffee but rarely more than 1/2 or 1 cup of coffee daily. And I drink it in the form of a skinny latte (made with skim milk -- which seems to reduce its acidity for me).

BTW, I also sleep better than I used to, which I attribute to several lifestyle changes, including my smaller coffee intake.

[kaitlynm 335]

Are you exercising at all? I hAve found that since I started actively exercising it gives me much more energy during the day.

[cal2okl 37]

Are you exercising at all? I hAve found that since I started actively exercising it gives me much more energy during the day.

Yes 3-4 times a week but only the past month.