Thanks Doc

Had an appt. last week with my PCP.  First time since surgery 01/05/09 was doing great losing weight and feeling good.  Saw the Dr and he told me I need to get back on my meds ASAP.  This would be my thyroid, Chorl. and cancer pill.  I didn't take them since surgery because I hated to crush them and very hard to swallow.  They tasted awful.  Anyway I did as he ask.  I haven't lost a pound since.  (that was last friday) in fact I fluctuate between gaining 2 and losing 2 since.  I think stalling at 3 weeks is a little early.  I didn't go through all of this just to be on hold for lord knows how long.
Sorry had to vent.  Any thoughts or suggestions greatly appreciated

Sharon

Hi Sharon,

I doubt that your restarting your meds had anything to do with your stall at all. Actually stalling at about 3 weeks is just about on 'schedule.' It's very common to stall somewhere from 10 days to about 5 weeks out, 3 weeks being the most common. The stalls vary in length, but it's not unusual for them to last somewhere between 10 days and 3 weeks. So just hang in there. Be sure to be getting in all of your protien and hydration. Be sure that you are walking and just stay with the program. You might also want to know while most of hit this stall we also tend to lose inches when the scale is being stingy, so get out that tape measure to track your progress. There's more than one way to filet a fish!

Also... Just a thought. I could'nt stay off the scale, but I found that if I tracked my weight on the anniversary day of my surgery... for me, it's a tuesday... then I was able to more clearly see the weight loss pattern. So, I have to admit to getting on the scale daily, but I only 'count' the Tuesday weigh in.

Hi Sharon,
  I would suggest hiding the scale.   Weigh today and then check back in 2 weeks.   You are probably losing volumn (inches).  Hope this helps!
Cassandra

Thanks guys.  I expected a stall but like I said not this early and yes I can tell I'm losing inches just with my clothes.  I will try and stay off the scale.  I will take measurements and keep my fingers cross.  But you have to admit its very discouraging.
p.s. you saved my Dr.  LOL

Sharon

(((Sharon))),

Like you I was very surprised to hit a stall so early. I think I hit mine when I was about 10 days out and I was afraid that I was the one person that this wouldn't work for... I also 'felt' like I was a slow loser because I could see others losing at such a quick clip all around me. I think our weight loss amounts were somewhat similar... At any rate, I found a website that helped me enormously... I was able to compare my weight loss rate to those who matched my demographics so I was comparing apples to apples, instead of apples to brocolli... if you know what I mean. The site that I used was www.thinnerself.com it has a weight loss calculator and a great thing for tracking your measurements.

Sharon
Hang in there..I know how frustrating it can be....I too stalled for the entire 3rd and 4th week.  Even now at 6 months out I only lose about 5 lbs. a month and that all happens on the 3rd week of the month.  I've just accepted that it's me...and I can't change it.  Those scales will move again in no time!!!  Keep your chin up!