PLAUTEU CITY....UGH

Well I haven't posted for a while...so here goes. I am four days short of 10 months post op.... and I'm am totally stuck at -107 pounds. Now while I am ecstatic with that weight loss; I have been at -107 since the beginning of December....UGH...UGH...UGH... I have upped my protein in take; I have been religious with my water consumption; I walk a lot; and even do a walking exercise video 3 days a week; but the scale just stays in the same spot. IT IS SO FRUSTRATING... especially when I talk to other people who had their surgery 3 and 4 months after me and have lost up to or more than 40 pounds more than me. Does anyone have any suggestions; .... I really need some Betty Myers OPEN RNY 5/25/04 -107 pounds

Hi Betty, Congrats, you have done wonderful! I know it is hard not to compare youself to others, but it can/will make you crazy. You have been hold for a few months now so it does sound like a definite "stall", but that doesn't mean it's forever. Have you called your Dr/nutritionist? They may ask you things, we wouldn't think of that would uncover the reason for your stall. I think the pat around here answer would be "up the protein & water"... but you have said you have done that. Sorry I don't have any better suggestions! Wishing you continued success. Pam

Betty , Yeppers your in that dreaded stall out . And if you are doing your water and protein .. it sounds like to me you need to re-visit your food choices as well . You did not say how your meals look . How are your carbs ? What is your calorie intake ? Note me back maybe we can take a look at what you are eating if you like . I do not mind helping . But when in doubt call your doctor . Huggles and great job you should be proud ! Natalie

Hi Betty!! Go to www.fitday.com I just posted about it! I found out about it in one of the posts!! Wow...yeah, I used that alot. It is wonderful!! Made me really, really start thinking, yeah, I do that every once in a while. Did not realize how many calories I was putting into my body. Gosh...if I am putting that many in now...I can't even imagine how many I use to put into it!! Wow...just thought about that!! Good luck!! Jeannie