Question:
weight loss stall

I am 6 months out and only lost 65lbs. I have not lost any weight in three weeks.I eat right and workout. My engery level has always been very low. And it is still low after 65lbs lost. I have to push myself to workout. I dont know what else to do. I have my 6months checkup on Wed. I hope then can tell me what to do to jump start my weight lost. I was 315 day of surgery now I am now 250. I am happy but I want and need more. My goal is to be 185lbs and not losing any weight in three weeks I am not going to get it.Please help.    — JANIECEMOM (posted on November 14, 2010)


November 14, 2010
Hi Julia, 65 pounds in 6 months is wonderful! Congratulations! You don't say what type of surgery you had, but we are all different and loose at a different pace. We all also hit plateaus. Your body may need a little rest. It's tired because it is being used for fuel. You can boost your energy levels by adding more protein. Your goal should be at least 60 grams per day. This will also help keep you feeling full. Unjury shakes and Premier shakes (Costco) are good ones. Go back to your post op diet for a week or so...this will help. Pay attention to what you are eating, write it down, it helps! Look at how different you look and how your clothes fit! You have come a long way, baby, and are right on track. Just keep up the good work, and the weight will start coming off again. Your Doc will be very pleased with your results at 6 months. Bonnie
   — Bonnie H.

November 14, 2010
I can only tell you what I did when I lost my weight, I can't tell you what to do. My Dr and NUT told me not to eat any carbs until I lost 75% of my weight, I did that. I still do not eat sugar, once in a while I will have one teaspoon of honey, but as a rule no sugar and I try to have only complex carbs, such as whole grains. I also walk daily, I just can't go to the gym, perhaps when I retire I will.
   — FSUMom

November 14, 2010
Hello Julia, I am also 6 months out after realize band surgery.I have lost 80 pounds and only like 5 pounds reaching my goal weight. I have also not had any weight loss in the last few weeks but am going to try the post op diet for a week and see how that goes. We have come way to far to give up now hang in there we can do this! Stacy:)
   — trying2findmyself

November 15, 2010
I went from the lap band to rny.I gain weight with the lap band it made me really sick. You lost 80lbs with lap band, now I really feel bad.lol I think I am going to go back to the diet again. I will up my walking. thanks to you all
   — JANIECEMOM

November 16, 2010
I had the Roux N Y in April of this year (2010). I have lost 100 pounds but stalled for the past few weeks. I had an appt with my doctor yesterday and he said to up my protein intake, drink more water/fluids and no carbs other then what is found in fresh fruits and veggies..frozen is ok too but nothing with any sugar added so I am trying that, but I am thrilled to be down 100 pounds in 7 months.
   — tfqh99

November 16, 2010
This question is like so good because I had reached a plateau for 3 weeks. I am post op on august 19, 2010 and I lost 75 pounds like almost over night and I was stuck. I thought I had broken something! Darn, I was mortified~! To go thru this revision and then stop. Well, this morning I got on the scale and I am 5 more pounds down. I did increase my activity a bit but not much, maybe it is what kicked the stoppage out...hmm. I am glad though. So hang in there and it will start again unless there is something wrong with the entrance....putting the wrong foods in there. Good Luck! Julie
   — rexysmamma

November 16, 2010
WOW!! 100lbs in 7 months.Congrats. I must be doing something wrong.I am only down 65lbs in 6 months. My doctor got to tell me something tomorrow. I think i should be close to 100lbs but it just stop on me. I dont want to be a loser at this like the band was. But the band made me sick and I didnt lost any well I lost 30lbs in 4 months and gain that back plus more. I am so worried. I got to up my workout. I dont eat anything to say I am not down more. Thanks everyone
   — JANIECEMOM

November 30, 2010
I had a vsg in june 2010 and started at nearly 130kg since the operation I steadily lost weight until I was about 102kg - I really really wanted to get under 100kg for my birthday but no luck - the weight loss just stopped - now two months on I am 95kg heading down on the scales again.... I think the body has to adjust - I started exeercising and making a point of drinking fluids so I am not soooo dehydrated. Dont eat much - dont stretch what stomach you have - and I m sure the scales will move again soon... keep us informed .
   — Tiffany S.




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