Feeling discouraged...

[janicemscott 8]

I had GB surgery Nov. 8. I dropped 26 pounds in the first three weeks. I hit the expected three week stall and didn't lose any weight for about two weeks then I suddenly dropped 6 pounds. I weigh myself once a month because I know it can be addictive. Well I haven't felt any difference in my body so curiosity got the best of me. Since Dec 18th, I weigh the SAME! I haven't lost any weight or inches since then and it's almost been a month. Does this sound right to you guys? I do about 600-700 calories a day, 60 oz of Water, 60-70 Protein, and I try to stay under 15 carbs a day. Please explain what I'm doing wrong . I read a few success stories if ppl that have lost at least 40 pounds two months out, and while I know we shouldn't compare cause everyone loses different, I can't help but feel disappointed in myself. I still haven't been approved for working out since I still have pain and pulling in my left side but I just don't think that's it...I welcome positive criticism so if you feel like I'm doing this wrong I'm all ears with a solution to my problem. TIA

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[MFM008 44]

Be patient. I know it's difficult. I'm 11 weeks out and I've had nothing but complications. Systemic yeast infection a gastric ulcer, now I have become gluten intolerant. One bite of a flour product and I pay for it. Everyone's body reacts differently to the major trauma of surgery. Get lots of rest. Your body is still adjusting.

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[Rachel412 116]

I don't think you're doing anything wrong but you might consider upping your calories and carbs. Some people lose more when they take in more food. Sounds ridiculous but it's true.

What does a day's worth of food look like for you?

I had my bypass on Nov 16th and my intake is kinda all over the place but I usually get 800ish calories and ~50g carbs and my loss is steadily plodding along.

[Blenda Gail 13]

Hi Janice-

I know how you feel but let's not get discouraged and focus too much on the scale. I had my surgery 12/9 and at this point I am not losing anything for the last two weeks, having lost 27 pounds from 12/1 until now. It's easy to panic; I know when I get on the scale and have lost -0-, I wonder if the surgery even worked. BUT, that's an emotional reaction and not a logical one. I think we just have to have PATIENCE (has never been my strong suit!!)... It is not logical that we take in so few calories and have improved our nutrition and exercise and that, ultimately, it will not work... of course it will!

This is an emotional roller coaster at times. But I believe that we have made the right decisions in getting the surgery and that it will work. I expected to get out of the hospital and have the weight just start "rolling off " daily! Right now for me, it's not, but it will come off of the both of us because we are doing everything right. I track my food every day including Protein and calories. I am post-menopausal and have lost significant muscle mass, so I am working at trying to build it up again through simple weight lifting, but I can only lift 10 pounds now!

Don't give in to your emotions, and I will remind myself not to give in to mine! We can and will do this, so look forward to it.

FOCUS ON THE GOOD THINGS IN YOUR DAY, AND LOOK FORWARD!!!!

GAIL

[boiseboz 5]

I have the same issue. I lost about 28lbs initially but have not lost but 1lb in the last 2 weeks. I'm barely eating 500 calories and am getting at least 60-70 grams of Protein a day plus about 80 oz of fluids. Trying to stay patient but was told the weight would just fall off! Had surgery Dec 2nd.

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[kelvey 0]

I have read that an occasional up in your calorie and carb count will help break a stall. I was sleeved on 12-14-16 and I have lost 30 pounds but the past 7-8 days really haven't lost anything. On Monday I eat like 36 carbs and 800 cals Seen the scale move 1 pound now today Ill be eating about 34-38 carbs. Will see what happens.

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