Stall, plateau or new set point?

[jab2898 2]

I had sleeve surgery on 4/25/16 so I'm only 12 1/2 weeks out. I lost 12 pounds before surgery and bmi was right at 40 when I had surgery. I lost 34 pounds quickly post surgery. I would still like to lose about 30-40 more pounds. However, I haven't lost AT ALL since July 1. I know I've read about stalls and I was ok with it for about the first week but I am getting worried that I am not doing something right. Mostly I'm afraid I'm at a new set point and my body just doesn't want to lose anymore. I have upped my exercise, tried different exercise, eaten less calories, eaten more calories, upped my Protein intake from 60 grams a day to 90 to 100 a day and still the scale won't move. I'm not sure that I have seen a change in how my clothes fit either. Is this normal???? How long do stalls last? How do you stay encouraged during a stall?

How many calories should I be eating at this point? The doctor said I should be at around 800 calories a day. I have been tracking my intake and I get 800-900 a day.

I could really use advice!

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I have been stalled for several weeks after loosing about 44 pounds or so. it is frustrating - but after a couple of weeks I can tell my body is changing. So, I keep following plan and the scale will move again. Stalls are normal even for people loosing weight without surgery.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I had sleeve surgery on 4/25/16 so I'm only 12 1/2 weeks out. I lost 12 pounds before surgery and bmi was right at 40 when I had surgery. I lost 34 pounds quickly post surgery. I would still like to lose about 30-40 more pounds. However, I haven't lost AT ALL since July 1. I know I've read about stalls and I was ok with it for about the first week but I am getting worried that I am not doing something right. Mostly I'm afraid I'm at a new set point and my body just doesn't want to lose anymore. I have upped my exercise, tried different exercise, eaten less calories, eaten more calories, upped my Protein intake from 60 grams a day to 90 to 100 a day and still the scale won't move. I'm not sure that I have seen a change in how my clothes fit either. Is this normal???? How long do stalls last? How do you stay encouraged during a stall?

How many calories should I be eating at this point? The doctor said I should be at around 800 calories a day. I have been tracking my intake and I get 800-900 a day.

I could really use advice!

800 calories seems really low, especially if you are eating more Protein.< /p>

Are you exercising?

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight you will experience stalls.

Embrace the Stall

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

[jab2898 2]

Thanks for the replies and I love that article! I do feel myself reverting to some of the crazy making behaviors I had before surgery in order to try and get the scale to move. Maybe I'm better off trying to enjoy the new body I already have and try something new that I wouldn't have tried before surgery? I also made an appt with my nutritional counselor to talk through my meal planning. Thanks so much guys!