Hi Connie, just thought I'd jump in here, hope y'all don't mind. At 6 wks. you've not stopped losing, your body is just playing catch up. I lost 13lbs. the first week after surgery then not one ounce for the next 5 weeks! It was so frustrating but I just stuck with it and suddenly overnight I had a 5lb. loss, then I steadily lost 1-2lbs. a wee****il I reached my goal...maybe a few bumps in the road but they didn't last long. You've lost 41lbs. in just 6 weeks...that's incredible! Your body needs a little time to catch up to it. You could also be retaining water...even now at 17 months post op I can gain up to 3lbs of water retention. Make sure you're getting at least 64oz. of fluids daily....remember, it doesn't have to be plain water. Any non-carbonated, caffeine free beverage counts as fluuids. If you're already getting 64oz. then bump it up to 80oz if possible. Also do your best to get at least 60g protein, I know its hard at 6 wks. but it can be done. If you're getting 60g already, try to add another shake or supplement and top off around 70g. A tall glass of milk will do it...put a little sugar free chocolate syrup in it to make chocolate milk. Try to exercise the best you can, I understand about pain....I had to stop exercising for nearly 6 months because of back issues, but do the best you can because it will help to kick start your weight loss again. If nothing else, do some strength training with free weights or something similar that doesn't involve your knees. Sounds like you've got calories under control, at 6 weeks I was consuming around 400-500 calories, but follow your surgeon's and nut's guidelines, they're all different. I wouldn't even worry about those 3 lbs....it is virtually impossible for you to gain weight at this point, its most likely water weight. Hang in there, follow your rules, and give it some time. The weight will start coming off again, I promise! Let me know if I can help any other way, feel free to PM if you need me!

I sometimes don't lose anything one day, then the next the scales will show 2 pounds gone? My surgery was also on May 19th, I walk 3 miles a day , swim 2 hrs., and walk on the gazelle at least 30 mins. each night. I have lost 54lbs as of today. No more sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure,etc. I could go on for awhile I feel GREAT!! I have slowed down a little on losing as well. I do miss being able to drink down a cold glass of tea when I get hot. But other than that, I'm GREAT

I had surgery on May 8 and I have lost 41 pounds - but have lost nothing in 14 days! What is going on? I haven't been doing alot of exercise because of my knee pain, but I"m just sitting around on the sofa all day either! I am concentrating on protein and staying hydrated and I take my vitamins and calcium regularly. I know I'm consuming less than 800 calories per day - with a BMI of 54.0 I should be losing at least 4 pounds per week. The scales even went up 3 pounds from the last time I weighed a week ago. I am really concerned about this! Anyone else having this experience? Any advice? Thanks Connie

I am having the WORST time getting into a consistent workout regime. I will just do it whenever I want or feel like it and most importantly have the time. I work FT and have two small children that suck my energy dry! I was hoping by now, down 32# I'd have a bit more energy to exercise. I just have to suck it up and do it b/c I know it will only speed things up and tone things up as well. I'm thinking of joining Curves since its near my office but I hate to spend the money. I have a treadmil at home but NEVER have the time or energy at home. Just curious what the rest of you May-daters are doing at this point for exercise?