Worried I'm not going to lose any more!

[leahkatehanks 17]

I was sleeved on September 19th of last year. My HW weight was 260, surgery weight was 237. I've been sitting at 195 for 3 weeks now. I've had stalls and know they're normal. This is my longest one yet though and nothing I do seems to budge it. I'm getting at least 64 oz. of Water, at least 60 g of Protein, and no more than 50 carbs per day. I upped my exercise from 1 mile to 2.5 and somedays 3 miles walking.

I sat at 200 pounds for years before gaining those last 60. I'm starting to wonder if this is my normal weight? I'm down 4 sizes and feel better, but I really want to lose more. I'd be happy at 150, but my ultimate goal is 130. I'm barely 5'4.

Anybody felt this way or been through this?

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Are you keeping a food journal and recording your calories? If not, that's a good place to start. It's a pain in the arse...but it's eyeopening.

Two choices to promote weight loss:

Fewer calories in (and be careful with this one...cause if you dip under starvation levels weight loss will cease)

More calories out (more exercise is a good thing. I walk 7-8 miles a day)

Edited January 25, 2018 by Creekimp13

[leahkatehanks 17]

I log everything in MFP. I don't really count calories though, as my nut told me not to worry so much about that as long as I'm getting enough Protein and limiting carbs. I usually consume between 850-1000 calories per day from food, and then burn 150 or so from walking.

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Eat more and exercise more. And best wishes:)

[leahkatehanks 17]

Well, I can definitely eat more, lol! And I will up my exercise some more as well. Would you suggest walking more, or adding some other activity plus walking?

[James Marusek 5,244]

After sleeve surgery it is common to hit stalls. Someone on this site even coined the slogan "Embrace the stall". Eventually you will pass from the weight loss phase into the maintenance phase. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery and I transitioned into the maintenance phase at 7 months. Sleeve patients lose weight at a much slower pace but they can eventually achieve almost the same amount of weight loss. Many do not transition into the maintenance phase until 2 years post-op.

Weight loss is achieved during the short weight loss phase through meal volume control. The two operative words here are short and volume. So if you want to maximize your weight loss during this phase, you need to adhere to the program guidelines.

[mylighthouse 782]

Hello,

You have lost about 42 lbs since your surgery date, correct? So, you have lost that much in about 4 months. That is not terrible. However, you still have quite a bit to lose. Personally, I do not think that you have reached your final weight. You have been at a 3 week stall, and many times, a 2-4 week stall is followed by some good weight loss.

Keep doing what you are doing by logging your food. Check those CARBS. You didn't mention what your carb intake is, and they can really sneak in there if we let them, and they will prevent weight loss. Most people around here seem to get good results with low carb. For myself, I did 20-30 grams a day of carbs right out of the gate until I increased to 40-50 a day at the 10 month mark. If you are already low carb, or ultra low carb, then change it up and go up on carbs a little.

I think you're doing great with the exercise. Good for you with 2-3 miles a day. I think if you follow the rules with your food, then you don't really need to up the mileage right now.

[AnnieGreen 84]

41 minutes ago, mylighthouse said:

Hello,

You have lost about 42 lbs since your surgery date, correct? So, you have lost that much in about 4 months. That is not terrible. However, you still have quite a bit to lose. Personally, I do not think that you have reached your final weight. You have been at a 3 week stall, and many times, a 2-4 week stall is followed by some good weight loss.

Keep doing what you are doing by logging your food. Check those CARBS. You didn't mention what your carb intake is, and they can really sneak in there if we let them, and they will prevent weight loss. Most people around here seem to get good results with low carb. For myself, I did 20-30 grams a day of carbs right out of the gate until I increased to 40-50 a day at the 10 month mark. If you are already low carb, or ultra low carb, then change it up and go up on carbs a little.

I think you're doing great with the exercise. Good for you with 2-3 miles a day. I think if you follow the rules with your food, then you don't really need to up the mileage right now.

The carb advice is spot on, depending upon what your particular doctor/health allows. I measure. Sometimes re-measure. I often use "a gracious plenty" when it's way too much, and it's trick with carbs depending on what you're eating. I'm only 3 months out (10/5 so almost 4) but still limit white carbs. I agree that the stall, while frustrating, is not the end. The journey into health is the rest of your life, so you're o track!

[leahkatehanks 17]

I try my very best to eat less than 50 carbs a day, including starchy vegetables. So, I avoid white carbs, sweets, even Beans and corn. I usually end up around 30-40 carbs a day, most of it from cheese or other dairy stuff. That was the guideline my surgeon gave me.

[CalGuy64 66]

I had surgery one day after the OP. Seems weight loss slows down after three months. I'm not losing as fast as the first three months and I'm experiencing almost weekly stalls. I'll stay the same weight for 4 or 5 days and then lose a couple of pounds and then stall for another 4 or 5 days. Since I have more energy now I've made a concerted effort to up my physical activity.

Edited January 25, 2018 by CalGuy64

[mylighthouse 782]

19 minutes ago, leahkatehanks said:

I try my very best to eat less than 50 carbs a day, including starchy vegetables. So, I avoid white carbs, sweets, even Beans and corn. I usually end up around 30-40 carbs a day, most of it from cheese or other dairy stuff. That was the guideline my surgeon gave me.

That's great to not eat the white carbs. Beans can be really good for you and they have a lot of Fiber, which is super. I think they actually help with the weight loss. Remember, you get to subtract the fiber content from your carb total, you're looking for net carbs here.

Just want to say that on those days where you are trying your best to eat under 50 carbs, but might be eating 40-49....well, just don't let that happen. Even 30-40 carbs might be too much for you. Go even lower than that, try it out, regardless of what your surgeon said. My nutritionist and my surgeon haven't always agreed on carbs. I trust my nutritionist on that issue. Going really low carb has produced so much weight loss for so many others.

Edited January 25, 2018 by mylighthouse