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I apologize for using the word judgemental, that was wrong of me and I have edited it out. I know we are all just trying our best to help people out.
I think your post is well worded but I skimmed through the other posts and could agree with all of them too, oy vey... I wish that tone and intent could be easily assessed online because I really feel that on OH most posters who take the time to respond are trying to be not only helpful, but honest from their experience and sometimes honestly isn't flowery. Yet I realize this issue is complicated. While it is possible to eat around any WLS, I feel like at 6 months it is likely a plateau and normal but I am only speaking from my experience and it could be so many other things that others have also mentioned. I hope the OP stays around OH and can learn from others and find the support in a way that inspires continued weight loss and personal growth.
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on 10/13/19 4:02 pm
Heyyy sorry I haven't been on here in awhile! My experience has been great! I hope you are doing well too! As of Friday I was 3 weeks post op. I weigh on Sunday's and as of this morning I'm down 17lbs! I've had no pain, haven't gotten sick and haven't had any foods disagree with me, yet! Lol I WILL say I'm getting burnt out on the protein shakes/drinks. Artificial protein in general actually I can taste it no matter how I try to hide it. And I just hate it. Which sucks cuz that's where I was getting my big boost to start the day. So I'm trying to figure that out.
how are you feeling??
Nobody said that at any point in this thread.
I also didn't see anyone being unsupportive or being mean until you decided that someone's reply wasn't to your liking.
Adjustments have to be made to be successful -for the rest of your life - but what would I know?
If you stick around, you'll get to know your audience and that people here rarely DON'T know what they're talking about.
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Sorry. No judgement intended. Just saying it's all on us. The surgery is a tool just like MFP or other action. Our bodies don't lose linearly so fast and slow rates happen. Nothing magic about those just like the surgery isn't magic. Simplistic okay, I accept that. But work is work and focus is focus.
My point was to say to stay on plan regardless. I believe the body is an accountant and all stalls end, just like they started. There's no hokus pockus. Just keep working your tool. But if after months and months of nothing, you have to really look at what you are doing and makes changes. I've had friends tell me they eat 800 calories and aren't losing. When we sat down and talked I learned they drank coffee all day. What the 3 creamers per 12 oz don't count? Oh you take 6 prunes a day as medicine. Okay doesn't that count? Oh you don't count dressing and condiments..... I calculated she was almost double her 800 calories. But I'm sure there was more other areas. It is a function of how we manage our program. My point was focus, makes changes if need. Look at what you are doing. But in the end it's on us to do it. This surgery is never on autopilot as never should we be.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
I agree that answers like "It's all you! 100% what you are eating " aren't very helpful. A short stall is normal, and no reason to jump to the conclusion that the OP's diet is bad. Even if it is, this is a learning experience for all of us, and making someone feel guilty doesn't promote learning. I know you are all simply trying to be honest, not hurt people's feelings.
Steffryn, you may have simply hit a stall, which is a natural part of the weight loss process. When this happened to me a while back, I posted on the forum, and sure enough the next day I lost a bunch of weight "overnight". (And I'm still losing to this day, 16 months out, on basically the same diet.) I'd give it another week before being concerned.
Of course, what you're eating might be a problem. For that reason, it can be very helpful to post a typical day's menu on here, and see what suggestions people have. Usually a small tweak can make a big difference without making you feel deprived.(Warning: There are a few people on this forum who are convinced that there's only one type of diet that works. The most reliable research shows that low cal and low carb diets are basically equally effective, so the recommendation is that you choose the one that you find easiest to stick with.)
