It can't be happening....

Hi Marti, I remember reading and responding to your post when you said you finally lost some weight...even though it was because of a bug. What does/did your surgeon say about your progress? Did he/she do any bloodwork? Wendy's info. about the thyroid makes me wonder. I didn't realize there is a TSH, T4, and T3. I need to do some research, meanwhile, I'm going to see about getting in contact with my surgeon and see what he says. I'm really sorry you're having problems too Marti!! No, it isn't fun and it does make you ? yourself about having the surgery, but one thing is, there is no way you could've lost 34 pounds in this short amount of time on your own! If you've not talked/seen your surgeon, then consider doing that...I am. Keep your chin up and just know I'm here to listen Hugs, Deanna

Deanna, I feel your pain, and frustration. I'm right there with you. 37 lbs going on 12 weeks. Like you, every week, I mix it up, take more protein, drink more water, eat more carbs. Um, that didn't work, next week, eat no carbs, less protein, etc. You get the idea. I have a couple good WLS friends here that are doing great. They keep trying to help, but what works for them, doesn't work for me. We just have to find that secret to our bodies. I am supposed to go home(back to Illinois) and now I don't want to, as people are expecting a "different me" and there really isn't one. We can't help feel depressed, as I think we both had dreams and illusions of being down about 80 lbs now. I've readjusted my "delusions" and am setting little goals now. I just want to see 250 by June 1st. Then I'll set a new goal! Everyone says this WILL work. We just have to dig deep to find that hope and plug ahead daily. Good luck Dianne

BIG HUG Dianne! I'm really sorry to hear you've been struggling too! It just sucks! I do have to admit that I'm feeling a little better because I'm not alone in this...and neither are you! I've been working on trying to find what works for me and it's hard. I too have decreased & increased calories, more complex carbs, more protein (100grams) more water and now I just do whatever. I was journaling every day so I could keep track of my calories, fat, carbs and water. I closed my journal and haven't documented anything now for a week. I really needed a break. That might not be the best step to take, but I had and need to find a way to not think about all of these things all the time. Don't get me wrong, I'm still choosing the right type of food to eat, but I'm not letting myself think about how many protein grams etc that I've gotten in on that day and then focusing on how many grams are needed in order to reach my goal. Counting all of it wasn't helping me when I haven't been losing, and all I kept thinking about is what am I doing wrong. So I'm just taking a break before I have a breakdown. I also looked at other profiles and compare to what they are doing verses what I'm doing. The hard part is when you read about people who aren't always eating or drinking the right things but are still losing. That's frustrating. I wish just increasing the protein and water was the key for me. I don't think I had high expectations and I don't want to lose too much weight because I will end up with more saggy skin plus it just isn't healthy and I don't want to lose muscle, however, I sure want to keep losing and avoid the stalls. I did stop setting goals, because when I haven't reached them I would beat myself up about it. I'm just trying to do what is right and let my body do what it has to, to lose the weight. One thing to also keep in mind is that some people count their pre-op weight loss so alot of times, that is why the number seems high. Have you taken measurements and pictures during your journey? I find that since the scale has been so evil, I've been measuring myself weekly and when I see the numbers decrease that helps me The pictures have also helped some too. Keep your chin up Dianne and I'm hear if you ever want to vent We are in this together. Take care, Deanna

I wish I had more to offer you than a (((((((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))) but I don't know what to tell you other than to keep trying,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Peggy