Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Still preop and I hit a stall



Recommended Posts

I need to lose 8 more pounds to reach my 10% weightloss goal my surgeon requires. My last weigh in is August 9th. I still have a few months to lose but it's like the scale isn't moving at all. If anything is bouncing back and forth a pound or two. So nerve racking and it's also discouraging.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am sorry you have stalled. I know it's discouraging. Your body is clinging to its excess weight. Try mixing it up a little. Or you're not doing any weight training try adding some 1 lb weights, arm curls or something. Start with canned tomatoes or empty Water bottles with sand or full water bottles. Try to walk a little more if you're able. Exercise is an important part of this lifetime weight loss/maintenance journey. Add a Protein Shake or two. Shoot for very low sugar, no more than 3 gsm and 25-30 g Protein. I like Premier chocolate, 130 cals 30 g protein. Hang in there, and not to scared you but I had a stall 8-10 mos post any but now I am 5 lbs lower than my surgeon's goal weight, and 6 lbs away from mine. I have lost 101 lbs but it took 18mos so be patient! Best wishes!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am sorry you have stalled. I know it's discouraging. Your body is clinging to its excess weight. Try mixing it up a little. Or you're not doing any weight training try adding some 1 lb weights, arm curls or something. Start with canned tomatoes or empty Water bottles with sand or full Water bottles. Try to walk a little more if you're able. Exercise is an important part of this lifetime weight loss/maintenance journey. Add a Protein shake or two. Shoot for very low sugar, no more than 3 gsm and 25-30 g Protein. I like Premier chocolate, 130 cals 30 g protein. Hang in there, and not to scared you but I had a stall 8-10 mos post any but now I am 5 lbs lower than my surgeon's goal weight, and 6 lbs away from mine. I have lost 101 lbs but it took 18mos so be patient! Best wishes!!

Thanks!! The only exercise I do is at work. (I have a physical job) but some days at work it's slower. I do own a treadmill I just need to use it more. I did a few weight training in the beginning months of my 6 months, but slowly started to cut it out. What ever reason I don't know.

My foods I need to work on. I cut out all carbs (processed) I didn't have bread Pasta or rice at all the first 3 months, but now I noticed I'm eating a little bit more of it each day.

I'm reaching my protein and water goals. I think I'm going to cut out dairy, carbs, and all sugars. This post really is my way to keep myself accountable. And to get myself back on track and start losing again..

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×