Successful weight loss after 6 months? Anyone?

[carrie3101 11]

Hi everyone,

6 months out and stalled for 6 weeks, and no where NEAR goal.

Most people in my support group said they were only able to lose a very little amount of weight after this point, which has me panicking a bit, because at this point, I barely look different.

For all of you lovely people that are further out-- did any of you have success continuing to lose a significant amount of weight pass 6 months or am I totally screwed over here? If you have, what was your secret?

Help a desperate sleever out

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

There isn't anything magic about six months that would keep you from being able to lose weight, especially if you are following your program.

I would need to see details before even beginning to hazard a guess about why you may be experiencing a stall right now.

Is this a weight you have maintained at in the past?

Are you tracking your food?

Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

What is your Protein target?

Are you getting in at least that much Protein every day?

Are you avoiding added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried food?

Are you eating enough good carbs (vegetables, fruits, and whole grains)?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

Have you talked to your NUT about your concerns? What did he or she suggest?

Embrace the Stall

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

[Sophie74656 1,572]

Everyone looses at different rates and stalls are normal.

I am 10 months post op and still loosing weight

[Clementine Sky 708]

I had a lengthy stall at 6 months out, and then began to lose weight again after increasing both my calories (too low can slow down your metabolism) and my exercise.

[BCs 1000 364]

9 months out, still losing. I have lost 35lbs in the last 3 months. Only 8lbs to ultimate goal.

I did recently have two weeks of no change. I went back to liquids for a few days (Protein shakes, high Protein Soups - I didn't limit calories) and dropped 5lbs. My restriction also improved quite a bit.

You may want to consider doing the 5 day pouch reset to kick you off again?

I have also used jogging to move me out of a slump. I find long distance running rather than short/fast runs helps me drop the lbs, as long as you don't eat all of the calories back