Why am I not losing weight?

You know, I think that too few calories can be as detrimental some times as too many.  Lots and lots of people post that they change the number of calories they eat each day so the body doesn't expect a certain number of calories.  It keeps it guessing. I also had a stall when I started mushies as most of us do.  I have lost 19 since surgery and it has been 6 weeks today.  I'm not exactly burning up the charts considering CowboyOnFire lost 22 in 8 days.  But none of us can compare ourselves to each other.  That is so hard to do but you just can't do it.  I can tell you that my body has changed way more than 19 pounds worth.  Are you measuring?  Most people lose inches when in a stall.  I'm immensely grateful that my body is changing even though the scale isn't moving too quick. I think you're doing great!  If you were right here, I'd give you a pat on the back for a job well done and then a kick in the pants for expecting too much from your poor body!  Ha!

Wow - if you're eating only 500 calories a day,   your body is probably in starvation mode and isn't going to let go of any weight.  When I had my surgery, I was told to Never to eat less that 800 calories a day.  (But all drs. offices have different advice.)  Maybe you should talk with your NUT about this and see what he or she has to say. Keep us posted. Huggs, Pam

Thank you so much for all of your responses.  I got on the scale this morning and I had lost 3 pounds.  Thank you GOD!!  A few of you have said that I am not eating enough calories.  I honestly don't think I am able to take in any more calories than I have been taking in.  So far I have not been able to eat more than 2 meals a day and my NUT said that was okay for now.  I am definately getting in all of my fluids.  I did have to talk to Jess today because for the last 2 days I havnt been able to keep anything down.  I just feel that my pouch is completely closed off.  So she put me back on liquids for a day or two until I can handle food again.  I love the way she worded it, she said my pouch was pissed off at me. lol.   BTW I can't get my ticker to work...any suggestions?

I am sorry your pouch is unhappy with you! As for the ticker question= go back to ticker factory and copy the actual picture of your ticker and NOT the HTML code.  Then, bookmark that page so when you need to update yoru weight you only have to enter your password, update the info, and it will automatically appear over here.  Good luck with your ticker. Oh, and WTG on the 3 pounds!  You are doing great! Denise