am I loosing weight?

I had a vbg on dec 27, 04. I have lost 31 lbs in a month. I am so excited, but in te last week i have not lost a pound. I am feeling terrible. I have thoughts of my stomach stretching already. Is this all in my mind? Does anyone else out there understand my dilema?

Hi Leondra, Never fear...u will start losing again very soon. Your body is in shock from the surgery. It happened to me too I lost 28 pounds in the first 3 weeks and then it stopped for a week. I asked a similar question and many people reassured me that it would be fine and that my body just had to get accustomed to turning my body fat into fuel. I am 4 1/2 months out down 74 pounds. Congrats on your weightloss so far!!! Try to focus on the positives and let the other stuff go Hugs, Sara 356/282/175

Sara is right, you are doing great! I had a plateau about that time, and I'm having a slow streak right now too. I think my body is getting used to my walking routine and I need to change it up a bit. Keep up the good work!! Natalie 281/207/125

Don't worry. I lost 20 pounds my first week and then nothing for over 7 weeks. I just started losing again. Just remember to get your protien in and your water and do what your doctor says and you will be fine. (You will go crazy until you start losing again, but know that we have all gone crazy too.) Good luck and 31 pounds is wonderful. Heather