Question:
I had surgery the gastric on 12-19-06 i have been at the same weight 170 for 6 month

do you think this is all i am loosing? To be honest I have not exercised the way I should beside daily activities    — MSERVIN (posted on January 14, 2008)

January 14, 2008
Dont get discouraged... sounds like you know what's lacking... challenge yourself... "up" your standards! You can do it! You will do it... just "do it". You have already come quite a ways! Keep going... I'm proud of you... and, it's amazing... once you start working out, you'll see the difference fast! Try... and good luck. Be Blessed! Laxi
   — 502Laxi

January 14, 2008
I actually just had a follow up appointment at my doctors office and spoke with the nutritionists in the office about my diet. She told me a few things that might be of interest to you. She said that I needed to make sure that I was eating my 1200 calories and my needed 60-70 grams of protein per day with no more than 5-6 grams of fat per meal and snack. I should also be eating something every 2-3 hours. She explained all of this was necessary to keep my metabolism going or I would plateau. Maybe this is something that is happening to you. I havent really been exercising either and she told me that I should work up to 200 minutes per week of exercise and that can even consist of taking stairs instead of elevator or parking farther in a parking lot. Hope this helps! Good Luck---Terrie
   — tlcrowe

January 14, 2008
I don't what weight you were when you started. Most people will end up 15-20% above their ideal weight, and some will get to their ideal wieght through being very diligent about exercise daily, and their diet. Daily exercise is a must. The first year to 18 months is when you'll loose most of your weight. So it's better to follow every rule your doctor gives you in this time frame. I'm sure he recommended daily exercise. Even walking a mile or so daily is considered exercise. I walk 1 1/4 miles daily for my exercise, and that has worked for me.
   — Dave Chambers

January 14, 2008
Hi Marissa - What a GREAT name you have! :-) Don't get discouraged, you have done an amazing job thus far. It sounds like you know what's preventing you from losing...work that butt out, girl! Stay positive! Marissa
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 15, 2008
you have done a great job!!!!!! look at things this way: you have been the SAME wt for 6 months, that is maintaining- most people would have GAINED wt in that 6 months. just focus on your exercising since you know that is your weakness!! you can do it!!!!!! hope this helps..Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

January 17, 2008
Welcome to my world! I had gastric bypass 12/07 as well. I am between 164-168 depending on the time of the month. I had my one year checkup and had the same talk with my surgeon...basically i needed to up my exercise. I have been going faithfully to the gym everyother day and walking. It has only been 3 weeks since i have been putting a major effort into making exercise more of a habit. I have not lost since August. I feel great and am ok if this is where i am going to end up. I just want to be in the best shape I can be. (even if that is 20 lbs heavier than I though I would be. I am going to keep up with the exercise and hope for the best.
   — robinmarra