Question:
8 months out - stuck at 70 lbs

I had RNY and happily lost 70 lbs. Need to lose more! I am stuck for the last 1.5 months. I know I am not eatting the best, wondering if I can take an appetite suppressant? I am excercising a few times a week, and taking in alot of protein, but still always hungry, and I know I am not eatting the best. HELP! I started at 245 now 175! Need to lose more!! Thank you. Denise    — dresnick (posted on December 19, 2008)

December 19, 2008
Hi Denise, Well, first of all, congrats on your current weight loss! You probably aren't really stuck. Increasing your exercise and taking up yoga breathing exercises as a start will help you feel better and lose weight. Also possibly incorporate some aerobics into your routine. Nothing fancy just simple aerobics. As for diet just adjust; more fruit and veggies for a while; less cheese and so forth. Appetite suppressants are alright under careful physician's supervision but generally not recommended. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl
   — vinnigirl

December 19, 2008
Okay, looks like you need a kick in the right direction...You know what the problem is.....You said it yourself...twice "I know I am not eating the best"...You gotta eat the best! LOL You probably just need a little motivation right now and if you could find a live support group in your area, that might be a great start to keep you eating right! Sometimes it's as simple as trying some new recipes or learning to cook if you don't...You can eat AWESOME healthy foods if you know how to cook! You can make old favorite foods healthier with lower fat, higher protein and fiber and less sugar and carbs... You don't have to give up food and taste...You do have to make better choices though...You have the best weight loss tool you need...Pills and diet fads do not work...We know this and that's why we have surgery...You have to treat yourself to good food by learning what amazing choices you have just by trying a few new recipes...Kick up you exercise...It doesn't have to be much or even planned...Just walk...stand rather than sit...just move your body. Carbs make you hungry and give you cravings...You have got to cut back on simple carbs and sugars. Drink water inbetween meals it truly help keep hunger at bay...and if you eat mostly protein at 3 main meals a day, you will have less hunger and cravings! You can do this! Try looking for simple and awesome recipes at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ AND make the BEST choices! Also..Green tea is an appetite depressant as well as a powerful antioxidant....Might try a nice cup of tea rather than a pill...Tea comes decaf too
   — .Anita R.

December 19, 2008
Total wt loss will likely take more than 8 months. I reached my maximum wt loss at 24 months. During some months you will experience some stalls, lasting a few days to a few wks. I've tried an energy booster /appetite suppressant, and they will help you, if you really think yoiu need them. They are not designed for new post ops--high in B vitamins, but they do have some caffeine in them. I used them to "reach a goal mark" , and they're noted on my profile page. Still practice the "right things" but these capsules will help with increased hunger or lose of energy. You can PM me too if you wish. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

December 19, 2008
Hi Denise,First off, congrats on your weight loss, that is great! I am 13 months out, and I went thru the same thing. Every couple of months i would plateau for maybe 4 weeks, then all of sudden I would loose weight again, in oct/nov, I didn't loose weight for almost 7 weeks, and went to the doc for my yearly check up, he doesn't want me to loose anymore, because I am right where I should be, but I am now loosing again. The doc said that you will go periods of loosing than plateauing, I think that's what maybe happening, plus you need to eat right abd still follow "the rules" i also went thru period where I did have some "treats" but I feel really guilty if I did that, because that is what got me where I was before I had my RNY. So on that being said, I would first look at your diet, do the high protein, watch your fats, calories, follow the plan your doc gave you to follow. Your body also maybe in catch up mode, when we go thru this surgery, everything in your body has to catch up, that's also what could be happening. I would not take an appetite suppressent,not unless your doc says so. I had a friend who took those suppressents, and ended up in the hospital with kidney and liver problems. I hope my advice helps! Good luck! If you need anything just email me! Have a great day! Lisa
   — lisa3959