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Hi All,

I had surgery 10 months ago and hit my 18 month goal at 6 months. However, since then I fluctuate 2+/- lbs for the last 4 months. I have lost 2 pants sizes, about 6 inches from my waist, and gained about 3 inches on my hips. I can’t get past 140/142 lbs on the scale. I have increased my Protein, watched my carb intake, increased my exercise and still haven’t dropped past 140 lbs. has any had this happen? My dietician still hasn’t responded after multiple attempts of outreach.

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Like you I went months without losing and I had to accept that I was not going to reach my second goal. My body was just happy where it was. The fact that you say you are losing inches though makes me think that maybe you should hang in there trying for a bit longer though and see if you are just gaining muscle weight. Losing inches is still losing. I was not exercising other than walking so that was for sure not what was going on for me but possibly what is happening for you. I would wait until I went months without losing on the scale or the measuring tape before I threw In the towel.

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As mentioned above you probably are gaining muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. As long as something is moving (inches) then you ARE losing. If nothing moves at all then it would be maintenance, but I don't think you're there quite yet. I'd say not to stress about it, but I'm sure it's next to impossible not to.

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loosing inches is great!!

are you doing strength training to tone up?

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On 08/30/2022 at 07:41, KimA-GA said:



loosing inches is great!!




are you doing strength training to tone up?


Yes, I want to firm up and build muscle I lost post OP

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