Calling all my Nov. 2010 surgery folks or veterans.....

Has any of you guys experienced a major stall between month 5 and 6? Is this normal or should I be WORRIED?! Got my fluid intake to where it needs to be and my protein up to 100 grams a day.

What else can I do to break this dreadful stall?

totally normal.  Change up your diet and/or exercise a bit and sometimes you can get the scale moving. check to see if your carbs are higher than they should be.  Try not to worry too much.

Worried is not the word its more like completely obsessed.... Thanks

I totally understand.  I know why I have been slightly stalled for a few weeks.  I let my obsession with snacking (even on protein) get a little carried away.  I also don't always get enough fluids, and I am working on that.

However, the 70 pounds I already lost have changed my life enough to make it possible to be patient, and persistant.

good luck.

i am in my first stall i guess that what I will call it Ihave been bouncing between 246-250 since 4/1/11 but I would not wory about it infact i am going to move my scalle out of the bathroom because then I will be able to go a few weeks without weighing in. I would check your calories because if they are too low thenyou may need to increase them a bit

Stalls are very normal at ANY POINT, but are especially common at just a few (3-4) weeks out, 6 months out, 9 months out, and 12 months out.

Lora

This is a great post because BINGO.....I haven't lost anything in a week and a half. I know that isn't very long, but I typically lost a couple/few pounds a week so it is a change for me.  I've been trying to focus on how well I've done, how great I feel, the different sizes I've been wearing and how I've known stalls have been coming!  (It doesn't make it any more fun..does it? Blah)  It's nice to have other people who had surgery at the same time to "talk" to on here.  I have days where I eat more frequently (snack more) which probably isn't good...although I do notice that when I eat more calories I lose more! (I snack on good things.)   Keep up the good work..protein, fluids, calories, exercise.....it'll pay off!!!  Believe me, if mine lasts too long I'll be needing the encouragement from you soon!!!!

YEP, same here.  I didnt loose for 2 weeks then finally this week I lost 3 lbs.  I was beginning to freak a little that I wouldnt loose anymore.  I can totally relate.  It will start again. 
Glad we are all experiencing the same things.
Steph

Glad you all shared!  I am at a stall as well and i get a little nervous because the doctor mentioned where i needed to be at 6 months to be "on track" and its like12-13 pounds away.  I really do need to change around my meals and step up on the exercise. . . .