Frustrated

I have lost 83 lbs and only 2 this month? I have about 140 to go. I am a slow loser but 2 pounds in a month? I am in a wheel chair so my activity is limited but I am trying to stay active with stationary bike riding, and chair aerobics. I also do housework and no longer take naps. I have made huge progress with my health and am on NO medication for anything which is amazing. I am also losing my hair and had it cut short to see if that would help but it just made my husband mad at me ( what is up with that?) When does the hair stop falling out? I have a ton of energy compared to the lounger I used to be. I am just scared about the hair loss and 2 lbs weight loss this month. I still have so far to go. I don't want to be a whiner and am very grateful for just being alive after being so sick for so long. I sometimes think I am being greedy wanting the whole enchilada so to speak. Thanks, for listening and any advise would be sincerely appreciated. Hugs, Sandyd

I know how you feel. I lost only 7 lbs in 2 months. I am able to exercise and go to the gym 3 times a week and do other things 2 days a week then we are pretty busy on weekends and work. I eat between 700 and 1100 calories a day. Seems like I would have to be losing more. I think you are doing great to have lost 83 lbs with limited activity!! I have read a lot of times that you get to a place where the body stops to catch up with the loss. Maybe that is what we are doing. Good Luck!!!

Hi Sandy, I have the same surgery date as you and have only lost a pound in the last six weeks. So I understand completely. At my support groups they say that the 6-8 month mark is when everyone stalls and that we actually need to up the food intake a little. I'm trying, but have settled into a great routine and it is difficult to eat more. I have also been told it should begin again soon. Hope we both get over this hump soon. Tee

Theresa, Thanks for sharing this. There isn't a support group that meets in my area. Stall is a good word ... and Aunt Flo came to visit but since it is the first time I've seen her in 3 years I am not complaining- just coping... I am waiting for the woosh everyone seems to experience after her visit .... One thing I have noticed, while the scale may not be moving, my body is still changing shape ....clothes tell the tale better I think, but still, makes you hate that question- so how much have you lost now?! lol I even printed out that plateau buster diet that was on the main board yesterday ... Amy Z

I've lost 88 lbs and very happy with it. I really don't care if it has stopped cause I feel so much better, but its the expectation that it shouldn't have stopped so soon that drives me crazy. My body is changing also even without losing and that also makes me happy. Just a pound would be nice, just to make me feel better. Tee

Thank you all so much for replying to my frustration. It is a big help to share and know others are having similar problems. It was so helpful to hear that others stall with weight loss about this time. I guess I still have failure in my thoughts after so many failed diets I get afraid the weight loss will stop. Thanks again, Hugs to all Sandyd

Hiya Sandy, I agree with what Theresa said about the stall. It seems we are all experiencing it. I dont think I lost a pound at all from mid May to mid June. I think I might have picked up my weight loss again as I am down about 4 lbs in the past 2 - 3 weeks. I did increase my calorie intake (not because of the stall in weight loss but this is where my body is leading me) and I eat around 1200 calories per day. I also exercise quite a bit now - I run 4 miles 3 - 4 days per week. About the hair loss, mine started falling out in the beginning of March and it started slowing down in June. I think it is much more normal now. Also, I can see regrowth too, which is encouraging. My surgeon had recommended Zinc tabs (50 mgs I think) but they irritated my pouch in a big way so I stopped. It did seem to help though so if your pouch can tolerate it, that might be a way to go. God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea

I understand, reading and talking to others this is normal. Thus far I have losted 87 pounds and I am stuck. So I am trying to take in more protein and keep moving. Weight isn't changing but my body is-so we take what we can get . I still have another 145 pounds to go to reach my goal. Hope you day is good and that this encourages you.

You have all been so very helpful. It is good to know others are having a similar slow down in weight. I will try the zinc too Andrea thanks for the suggestion. My old fear of failure crops up every once in a while and this has really helped, thanks again. Hugs, Sandy