what am doing wrong?

I have gained back 30lbs back from my lowest weight loss (never did reach my goal).  I had a VSG in 2009.  I did the Pouch diet and as difficult as that was I did it and felt that it worked.  I had my water intake, only am eating protein and veggies/fruit.  I am staying away from rice/pototoes/pasta..the carb.  The first week doing the pouch test I lost 8lbs..I was so excited, since then I have not lost anymore weight.  I am tracking all my food, I have the app. fitnesspal and I have a vivofit which is tracking my activity.  I am so low on iron so very low in energy.  I am likely going to have to have iron infusions.  I am getting about 600-900 calories per day.  Is that to low?  Any ideas, thoughts anyone can share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much

I don't think your calories are too low.  Are you getting in over 60 g of protein in?  How is your water intake?  I would think if you are very low on energy, you are not exercising.  Maybe adding a walk if possible.  Regardless, we are all here for you and are sharing your experience.  Best wishes!

It really sounds like you are doing everything right.  It is frustrating when the results don't show up on the scale. I also did the 5DPT awhile ago.  It definitely comes the compulsion. I currently reduced my carbs to 20 grams a day and am getting in 70-80 grams of protein and lots of water. I wish I could tell you that I am losing quickly, but I am not.  I think the further out you get, I am almost at 3 years, the slower it come off.  I lost 5 pounds and have been stalled for a few weeks. I see you had VSG.  Have you always had a problem with iron?  I usually hear this more with bypass surgery.  No evidence based, but maybe your body is trying to conserve and slowing down due to the low iron levels.   Hope you begin to feel better.  I track  my food and also post it here.  It helps to commit for me. 

I feel your pain Jentle01, we started at the same weight, have the same goal and have gained back 30 lbs and I also have low iron (condition exciting before my wls)

I had VSG 10/2010 and it does get harder to lose the further out you get.

sounds like you're doing everything right

it could be your iron levels.

keep strong and positive!

Keep doing what you are now.  As long as you eat as you are with protein and veggies you'll lose weight.  Tracking your food and activity is important so you've got that going for you.  

It is common to have issues with iron.  I've had the same problems.  Try to eat foods that are high in iron.  Take Vitamin C because that helps with iron.

Continue what you are doing and you'll lose.  

Thank you everyone for your comments..This is such a struggle seeing nothing happen on the scale but I am still being faithful to myself, a battle I am determine to win.

I personally think your calories are too low.  I eat between 1200-1400 to maintain a healthy weight.  You may want to check with a dietician or your surgeon's office for further instructions.  Just so you know, though, 80% of bypass patients gain back 10 to 30 pounds.  This is still phenomenally better than the 95% of people who lose weight via diet and exercise that put back ALL their weight (and usually more).