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I really dont know what to do???? I had surgery at the end of August and here I am 5 months out and have lost 70lbs. The pounds are coming off soooo slow. Lately the only thing I can eat is 3 saltine crackers throught the day. I have been drinking a ton of water, that I can hear my stomache when I walk...sounds like water moving around..lol Can anyone please help me or am I worring for nothing. Thanks so much for listening...

Julie, I know that you've come to the right place, there's alot of smart folks here. I know that one of the can help ya. Hon, have you talked to your nut. or your Surgeon?  Did you have the Rny or lap Band?  I haven't had my surgery yet, but they will be come on soon and you will start gett'n your answers, good luck sweetie. Hugs Barb

**Hijack** - Barbara I was looking at your little ****zu's - do you have one? I have one that is older and I love her soooo much she is such a good dog. I would like to get a little puppy. Debbie

Hang in there Julie, You didn't put the weight on overnight, and patience is a virtue.....we only want it when we don't want to use it. Let us know what procedure you had, and how far from goal you are. We are here for you. Your servant and brother in Him, Doug

Hey there, Julie! 70 pounds is fabulous!  Remember that this is not a contest but rather a new life.  How are you doing with your protein?  Are you getting in 80 grams a day?  If not...your little body may think it it starving and refuse to let any weight go.   Just keep doing the right thing and it will pay off. Big hug! Freddie

70lbs in 5 months!! That is great!! But if you're not eating, you're not going to lose like you need to lose. Your body is going to hold on to everything in fear of starving. You really need to get your protein in! If you're having problems eating you need to contact your surgeon so they can figure out whats going on. Protein is ESSENTIAL. Weight loss stalls are very common as your body adjusts to surgery. Take measurements every couple of weeks as well as weighing yourself. A lot of time, you will see inches lost when you haven't lost a pound...also, depending on your beginning weight, you will not lose as much as quickly as someone who weighed more. Please call your doctor Monday so you can get some food in!

I have to agree with the other's. Three saltines a day is harldy enough to supplement your boday and it is probably haning on to the weight to prevent starvation. Please do call yor surgeaon and let them know about the issues you are having with eating. You really need your protein. But I have to say 70 lbs in 5 months is great.

I had RYN in August, i have been drinking the protien shakes. i just thought i was needing to eat more solid foods by now. my starting weight was 247lbs and i am know 177lbs. i just see alot of people drop real fast so i was  "like am i doing things right??" but i do appreciate all the advise. i talked to my nut and she said (like all of you) to make sure i get the protein in, so i have been. thanks so much for the help, i do take a med for sleep and before surgery it made me sleep eat. now it makes me hungry but i drink a shake when it does. maybe i need to find a different med to sleep with. againm THANK ALL OF YOU!!!!