5 months post-op, 1 month after 3rd fill, plateau for 5 weeks

Hi,  I'm new to this way of getting and giving support.  I've been losing an abnormal amount of hair during the last month but no weight.  Started at 337, down 47 pre-op and 40 post.  Haven't lost or gained for the last 5 weeks.  I'll admit that I'm not following the bari. clinic rules or exercising.  I know, the solution seems obvious to me, too.  Doing the right things is a whole different matter.  Miss friend food, cooking, and feel like I'm squandering this opportunity which I truly appreciate having.  Eating much less than pre-op overall.  Drinking plenty of protein drinks daily in milk.  'Need some input from other lap band patients.  Doc's RD wants me to start recording food consumption again and work on a food plan from there.  Mixed feelings about that.  'Been there and done it.  Have any of you had similar experiences or thoughts?  Have you gotten past a similar "stuck point"?  How did you do it?  Is this the emotional side of the struggle that I was told about pre-op?  I could really use some opinions here.  How often do we get to give those!?   Thanks, VR

Exercise is the answer. You'll stay stuck for a long time unless you get out there and move. I swear by it and it becomes part of your daily routine. You need at least 30 mins. 3-4 times a week. You can add more once you get use to at least doing that.
Hair loss for me was a real eye opener. 3-4 months post op I lost lot's but by 5-7 months new growth was appearing. I think it's pretty normal. You may need to get some extra vitamins on board. Talk to the dietician.
Start to exercise or you'll be stuck longer then 5 weeks.
Good Luck!!

Shari
RNY 10/15/07
242/131 lbs

Hi,  I'm having a hard time with the exercise part of this life change.  I haven't been active physically since I was a kid.  Exercising outside, in public, is really uncomfortable even before I try it.  How did you get started?  Have you been in touch with other post-ops who are exercising?  Appreciate it, thanks,  VR