Yes, yes, yes and I am losing my mind!!!
I have been at the same weight for 1 month. I have lost less than anyone else that had their surgery in September. I have not quite lost 60 lb. yet. I have went down to a size 12-14. I am not complaining about the weight loss - when else did I lose 60 lb. so quickley??? However, this is my 3rd plateua that has lasted almost a month. So here is the scoop:
Yes, I drink 70 oz of water per day.
Yes, I get at least 60 grams of protein a day.
Yes, I am dedicated to exercise.
Yes, I a medical professional and I know muscle weighs more than fat!!!!
Yes, I keep track of everything I eat!!!
Yes, I know not to compare myself to others that have had WLS!!!
Yes, I know that I was considered a "light weight" which seems funny.
I know that I should be thankful and I am. But, I follow the rules - every last one of those. And everytime I want to vent my frustration - I get asked all the above questions!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone says - "don't weigh yourself so often." The reality of it is, that has nothing to do with weight loss. There has been no weight loss in a month and it would not matter if I weight myself every day or once a month the results are still the same!!!! I have increased protein and water to no evail - that was another suggestion. I am almost 6 months out and have had 3 plateuas lasting one month each!!!!!!!!!!I just want to vent. I think that it is okay to vent. My patients vent to me and they say it makes them feel better. I just want to see if anyone else is feeling this way - thankful but slightly discouraged. J.
I'm with you, J! I already know that our bodies our different, and we all lose at different speeds, and plateaus end sooner or later, and blah, blah, blah, blah,...
There's still a part of me that wants to see immediate results from my efforts, the biggest effort being my having this surgery in the first place!
Bottom line: I guess patience is the real thing we learn on this journey. Learning to eat right comes in time, and so does exercise, but recognizing our body is going to shift and move, and lose on its on time clock is the real hard part.
We are still a group operating with a mindset on immediate gratification, and our bodies are reminding us of that!
Clearly, we'd be eating chocolate by now, if we hadn't had the surgery, no?
Take care,
Grace
9/20/04
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Bottom line: I guess patience is the real thing we learn on this journey. Learning to eat right comes in time, and so does exercise, but recognizing our body is going to shift and move, and lose on its on time clock is the real hard part.
We are still a group operating with a mindset on immediate gratification, and our bodies are reminding us of that!
Clearly, we'd be eating chocolate by now, if we hadn't had the surgery, no?
Take care,
Grace
9/20/04
360/289/135 I understand your frustration. My weight loss has really slowed down. Do you take any medications that would slow down your weight loss? I have heard that this can happen. Also are you eating enough calories? I have trouble getting in enough calories and I really think it slows my weight loss. Good luck!
Lynn J., lap RNY 9/29/04
I am not on any medication. However, I get to be one of the 20% people whose diabetes does not go away (or at least become dormant) after weight loss. Thus, I will be back on diabetic medication in the next few weeks 
. I know most people that read my post probably thought that I was coming across somewhat *****y. That was not my intent. But, sometimes I feel that everyone answers the same old ways. . . . enought protein, enough****er and so on. I've gotta say that if people do not know all that after 6 months post op, they certainly did not become educated preoperatively or postoperative. I do appreciate your response. Has this happened to you? I mean, really come on, out of the 6 months I have lost only 3 months. It is just starting to really jerk my chain. Fortunately, there is nothing I can do except keep on trying!!! Probably would do better if I was not getting so pissed about it!!! 
J.
. I know most people that read my post probably thought that I was coming across somewhat *****y. That was not my intent. But, sometimes I feel that everyone answers the same old ways. . . . enought protein, enough****er and so on. I've gotta say that if people do not know all that after 6 months post op, they certainly did not become educated preoperatively or postoperative. I do appreciate your response. Has this happened to you? I mean, really come on, out of the 6 months I have lost only 3 months. It is just starting to really jerk my chain. Fortunately, there is nothing I can do except keep on trying!!! Probably would do better if I was not getting so pissed about it!!! J. 
I think it is perfectly normal to be pi$$ed at times. I honestly think your doing what you can and that it is just going to take more time for you. Some people's weight loss is slow but it does come off. I hit plateaus or stalls or whatever they are and I get very frustrated. I gain and loose the same 2-3 pounds and I want to scream. I honestly don't think you need advice right now, I think you just need to vent and sometimes that helps. People vent to me about things all the time and I just listen and they feel better. It is hard to do a just listening post cause it would be blank but i'm always here for anyone just to listen....
Shannon 
I've gain 1.5 - 2. lbs recently and it hasn't gone away. Though my eyebrows perked up I'm not overconcerned..I know it's not WEIGHT gain..but could be other things. I'm frustrated about other things in my life and have to step back a bit and say a deep prayer before my sanity blows. I can understand the frustration - so go ahead and VENT.
Hey J.
I am really close to you on the weight loss, so I know what it feels like to be one of the slowpokes. We are also around the same age and both have the type 2 diabetes in common as well. (mine's improved a lot but not totally gone yet) I just hit 64 lbs down today. I have had a loss every week, so that has maybe made it a bit easier for me, but last week I was only down one half pound. Today i'm down another 1 pound. (I weigh on a dr scale every monday.) So yes, it's been very slow going, especially in comparison to many here on our board. These September babies have been exceptionally fast losers, I check other month's boards and they have many more slow pokes!) I haven't felt as discouraged as you, but I have experienced some fear that the weight loss is just going to stop any day now. I REALLY don't want that to happen. I am glad you vented to us, and it sounds like you are on top of all post-op facts so I have nothing in the way of advice to bug you with Maybe, as someone once said here, the diabetes messes with our weight loss rate. I don't know. All I can say is I think that people like you and I can still reach our goals, if we continue to do all the right things. It's just going to take longer. The one thing that has given me comfort is the bmr calculation. (look it up on google, or let me know if you need a link) If it takes a certain number of calories to run your body at goal weight, and you don't eat more than that, you will eventually get there. We just have to be really careful that we are accurately calculating our calories. Email me if you ever need to share with a fellow slowpoke. (((HUGS)))
~Sue
Maybe, as someone once said here, the diabetes messes with our weight loss rate. I don't know. All I can say is I think that people like you and I can still reach our goals, if we continue to do all the right things. It's just going to take longer. The one thing that has given me comfort is the bmr calculation. (look it up on google, or let me know if you need a link) If it takes a certain number of calories to run your body at goal weight, and you don't eat more than that, you will eventually get there. We just have to be really careful that we are accurately calculating our calories. Email me if you ever need to share with a fellow slowpoke. (((HUGS)))
~Sue Most Active
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