I AM STALLED - PLEASE GIVE ADVISE - Paging Dr. H too!

Hi Team, I need some input and support here. OK, I am 25 lbs. down Yeaaaaaaa! Not complaining, but, I am almost 4 weeks out and have not lost anymore for like 2 weeks. Of course the feeling of OK am I going to fail at this too, is pounding at me. I know some of you have been through this so please help me. Am I just going to sit here and look stupid or will this pass? I am still on the jellos, cottage cheese, cream soup and egg stage. Everything is sugar free or low fat plus my 1% milk and protein shakes. I did slack on the liquid intake. But back on track. Doing arthritis exercise classes and water exercise classes at the Y. So what am I doing wrong? Need suggestions. Thanks for your help. PS...... Dr. Hornbostel, if you read this please advise. Charlotte

Hi Charlotte Sweety, you arent doing anything wrong-sometimes we just plateau and yes-EVEN this early on-I did-for 21 days...I did my protein, my liquid intake, vitamins AND my excercising-and know what? I thought-I am the only person in the world that this surgery is NOT going to work for. I called my surgeons office and my NUT, Jennifer assured me that I was normal and everything was fine-and said this to me-IF you are doing everything you are suppose to do-then it is just your body catching up with itself and sometimes this will happen. And in my case, when the scale did start moving again, it was either 1# a day or 2# every other day.....Its very important to get in enough protein and liquids because if not, your body holds onto the fat-thinking its in starvation mode and its protecting its stored fat-LOL....I know its a weird concept...I think, in your case-you are just catching up with yourself-be patient and the scale will start moving again-AND CONGRATS on the weight loss so far your doing great-dont get discouraged-pat yourself on the back-and keep your chin up!! All my love and prayers- Janet P.S. Keep us posted-ok? Oh-6 months out and 146# down.....the scale WILL start moving again!

Janet, Your support and reassurance is so welcome. I know this board is where I need to turn for answers and true advice and help. They always say "Talk to someone who has been there and understands". I can't thank you enough. The relief was so strong I broke down crying just knowing there is a light at the end of my journey. Thanks so much for your prayers and just being there for me. Luv and hugzz Charlotte P.S. I am so proud of you and applaud you for your success on a terrific job well done!

you are doing ok, I did the same thing ,so hang in there all at once it started coming off again..that is normal.....vesta

Charlotte i think every one stalls about that stage I remembe thinking the same thing that it wasnt going to work for me. that i had did it all for nothing. Was so emotional at that stage but finally i saw the scales start to move again. I am within 32 pounds of my goal now. and am only losing maybe a pound or 2 a month, im 9 months out but it is better than gaining a pound or two a month. Keep your chin up , smile and work out, and walk and drink plently of fluids. that is the one thing that is really hard to keep going for me. when i do i lose when i dont i dont. lol Jan

Charlotte, When was the last time you lost 25 # in 2 weeks???? You are not doing anything wrong, I bet if you measured you will see inches gone. I see you and I do see the difference. Lets keep doing our "regimen" and don't look at the scale. Keep up the good work at the Y. I am going there now for my swim and play. I love you! Big sister

""PS...... Dr. Hornbostel, if you read this please advise."" Wow do the Dr's read the boards? I had never thought about that....guess I should stop complaining about the office workers in my dr's office.....

LOL  The only one I know of is the Dr. who did my surgery. He jumps on from time to time. Great caring man that shows he really cares about all of us.   Will be  waiting for you on the Loser's side!  Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Hugz Charlotte

A special thanks to all that replied with support and advise to my uncertain delimma.  Turning to this board and all of you is unbelievably helpful. So thank you. I will always be here for you too.  Love to all!