Sometimes I feel like my Weight loss is Done...

I am sure this is normal... Right? You hit a point where you seem to be in a stall more days than anything else. I only lost 11 lbs in February, and sure, since I am approaching five months post op on March 20th, I did expect my weightless to slow, but I can't help but wonder, am I done. 

I haven't lost any weight so far this month, and well, having only lost 11lbs in February, I guess I am just starting to worry. I track all my food, stay below 30-35 grams of carbs per day, and get in 80 grams of protein per day, maybe I need to switch something up. I can say, some days I probably don't get in enough calories. And some days I could drink more water... But overall, I have been darn good at sticking to the plan.

I don't want to sound like I am complaining. To have weighed 262 in mid October, to now weighing 177 lbs not even five months later, is freaking fantastic, I feel great, am happy, active, and confident, I am just starting to get a bit scared. I don't want to fail. I have 37 lbs left to goal, and really, when you have already lost 85, you feel like 37 lbs isn't a far ways to go. I can't believe how close I am to being at a weight I haven't seen since I was 12.

Those big numbers in the beginning, I suppose I didn't expect them to stop so quickly. Somewhere in there, in the back of my mind, I can hear a voice saying "stop being silly, you are not even five months post op, you are not done losing!" And yes, I know, I have lost A LOT of weight, in a short time, the mind just plays tricks on us. I want to succeed at this for once, and I just become angry on those days when I did not get in all my water. When I didn't eat enough calories, and know by doing so, I am essentially screwing up my body... I do tend to place blame on myself when the scale doesn't move for weeks. I just want to do everything right. Maybe I need to stop putting so much pressure on myself. 

Next goal= 162, and a member of the century club! Time for me to stop worrying...and enjoy the little NSV's I am experiencing every single day  And time to stop reading the posts on failed WLS, and those who did stop losing a few months post op. 

xoxox 

Im a month behind you and notice the same thing. Just weighed in, hadnt in 3 weeks and was down 8 lbs. another week, being the 4th week equalling a month could only be 10 or 11. The last month was 12. From the start of my optifast Oct 17 until now, Im down 78lbs almost 5 months.   I also feel it should be more. However, the scale is moving in the right direction, my clothes are the thing that is getting bigger.   7 months still until its been a year for you, isnt it a year goal for most of the weight loss?   Keep your chin up, youre doing great. :)

Thank you, It seems 10 lbs a month is pretty normal as the months pass on... I am trying to not weigh myself as much, only once a week.  Congrats on your weight loss, you're doing great too! :)

Don't be too hard on yourself, you are doing great!! We are often our own worst enemies when we feel like we are getting off course. 

We definitely are our own worst enemies, for sure.. Thank you. I think I just go through bad days, where I focus on failure and become scared I will fail, and this was one of those days...

I hear you about weight loss slowing down.  I will be 7 months post op next month and am losing 1-2 pounds per week overall, however, not consistently.  So I will lose nothing for weeks, then 2 pounds in one day, etc.  I spoke with my nurse practitioner and she said that as long as I am averaging a pound a week I am doing well, but I can't help but compare myself to others.  Actually, to be honest, your post made me feel really jealous as I wish I was still losing 11 pounds a month! Also, you have lost 11 pounds more than me and you had surgery a month later than me, I can't help but compare. Logically I know it is not healthy to compare your weight loss to anyone else's, but I can't help but notice. Don't get me wrong, I am very happy for you and your success, and wish you all the best in the future, its just hard not to compare.  I guess I am more competitive than I thought?  It sounds like you are doing all the right things so I would just keep doing those good things, and like you mentioned, maybe up the calories and water to make sure you are maximizing your tool.  Have you tried running to catch the bus lately?  It is amazing to be able to move like that again!  Best nsv in a long time!

I definitely notice the change in my mobility. I can walk forever now! I try to not compare. I think as long as we are sticking to the plan, we will be here, on the forums in six months or so, sharing our successes, at our goal weight! :) Thanks again and congrats on your NSV. 

Hi,

In reading your post you seem right on target and your weight loss is great.  I was at 270 at 7 months or so so I think you are doing great.

I started at 260'ish and I am almost 11 months post op and am now lucky to lose a pound a month....  I have been stuck at 160 for two months now and watch what I eat and exercise daily.  I think it is normal to get frustrated but the trick (for me at least) is to not let the frustration lead to sabotage as it has in the past and to just keep up the healthy eating and exercise.  I have to look back at pictures of how I was and current pictures to realise  what has been accomplished.  

I am happy with what I have achieved so far and just need to keep trying to lose and be patient.  I have found that patience in this process is key.

Kelly

I have read that when our weight loss stalls and we are still following our plans, it is because our body is making adjustments (redistribution, it hangs onto to water "just in case" and when it senses that everything is OK, it release water and fat again).  I'm not sure if this is true, but I haven't read any other explanations that make sense to me, lol.

Sounds about right!  I definitely notice inches lost when the scale remains the same.