Question:
Is there a time when we finally stop losing weight.

I am 2 1/2 years and down now from 385 to 270. I have been at the same weight for about 1 year now and dispite efforts to lose weight I have not. My body has continued to change but none of those pesky pounds will drop off. I really need to lose about 60 more lbs my doc said. HELP, I do exersize and do not eat sugar but anything you can let me out I would appreciate it. Thanks    — katste40 (posted on January 24, 2006)

January 24, 2006
Makes you mad does'nt it? Yeah I pretty much lost nill from 12-18 months. That was it. I never could lose the other 35 pounds I wanted to get into the mid range of the normal bmi. The only way I lost 10 more pounds was when I was very sick and could'nt eat for several months. (Did'nt want to eat I should say). Now those 10 pounds and another 16 have come back on. (I'll be 5 years this May). I don't know what to tell you. I just wanted to let you know, I understand. Some folks lose all and more than they want. Others of us never get to goal. However at least we are better off than we were. Why don't you see your surgeon... have him check things out to make sure your pouch has'nt enlarged or some other problem. Seems you should be lower than you are.
   — Danmark

January 24, 2006
Not eating sugar is not enough to loose weight. How about carbohidrate: potatoes, corn, peas, bread.....are you eating too much of it? Are you eating enough protein? how about portions and how many calories intake are you consuming per day? Are you drinking any soda? are you drinking and eating at the same time? All of the above will stop you from loosing weight. You are the only person who have the answer and who could modify the behavior to be able to reach your goal. Consulting with a nutritionist to help you design a food plan that will work for you is a plus. Good luck and I hope you'll be able to reach your goal weight.
   — Dani96

January 24, 2006
That is a tough one. I just purchased a book, Exodus from Obesity and I have not finished it yet, but it is very good for people who are 2 years or more out. I have found it speaks directly to me. We need more information on how to re-start weight loss. My only answer is go back to basics and start over eating as if you just had surgery. It is worth a try! Vera from Ohio 260/125
   — vhoupt

January 24, 2006

   — Kasey

January 24, 2006
I am almost 18 months out and I have been at the same weight, give or take a few pounds for at least the last 9 or 10 months. I started at 390+ and am down to 260...seemingly forever. I sometimes wonder if this is just where my body wants to be. I am still obese although much healthier than before. Email me @ [email protected], we can talk some more.
   — gerardlovesjoy

January 24, 2006
Thanks guys for all your help I am making an appointment today with the nutritionist that works with the surgeon to see if they can help me pin point what I am doing wrong. I am very happy with the sucess so far but just discouraged with the lack of weight loss for so long. I started a food journal yesterday to I can see with my own eyes where I may be taking wrong turns. All of your responces have helped to bring a renewed "this CAN be done" attitude in me. Thanks again.
   — katste40