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Stalled and can't get the scale moving down.

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Pamela J. Schultz

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I had my RNY surgery in July 0f 2010. So I am 16 months out. I lost weight really well up until the last couple of months and now am going back and forth between 168 - 174. Very discouraging. I'm not sure what to do now.

I eat my protiens, drink the water, and had been getting exercise. Now that it is getting darker earlier and much colder, I really haven't been out to walk.

How do I get started again to be on the losing end?
 
Don't get discouraged. Your body has basically 'gotten used to' your routine. Switch it up. Don't change too much. Start subtle and check the results.

  1. Outdoor exercise is harder now, I agree. Try some indoor things to keep you active. Get some hand weights
  2. Check the food journal and watch the 'sneaky' calories. If that's not it, then change the TYPE of proteins that you're eating.
  3. Vitamins and supplements. Make sure they're the right amounts for your post-op stage.
  4. Make sure that you're getting enough sleep and enough liquid. I've found that's very important to getting things moving.

I can't think of anything else right now. I can only say that you are MORE than that number on the scale. Don't ever forget that. If you're feeling healthy and your Surgeon/Nutritionist aren't alarmed, then take things slow and try some changes and see how it goes.
 
Had RNY in Jan. this year. Now at a plateu, so have been hitting the gym more. Seems to be working, but I'm not losing like I was. Now down to 1-2 pounds a week. I agree that you have to change it up. Your body is getting a little nourishment every 3-4 hours, if you run past, then your body thinks that your starving, and will slow down the metabolism. Keep working out, the scale will move, just not real fast anymore.
 
Can't get the scale moving

First of all, congratulate yourself. You have done fantastic!!! Stand strong, you don't want those pounds back. Find a way to exercise, walk at the Mall, go to a gym, get a flashlight. Only you know what is practical for you. Previous posts are helpful, change it up and keep the faith. Thank you for your post. I struggle with the same issue.
 
I agree with all the previous posts, but would like to add something else;
Is your goal set right? i was calculating that you want to be about 121Lbs.
how tall are you.
I was about the same wgt as you before surgery, My goal was set according to my BMI
I realized that if i lost 100lbs it would put me on the healthy mark so i always had in my mind "i want to loose all of the unhealthy wgt, which i did already.
I think you are seeing your goal too distant, but i think you'r doing great. follow all the previous advises and re-think your goal.
Good Luck
 
One more thing to add - if you're really having a problem, talk to your surgeon/diatician. They may have some suggestions.
 
DanEvansJr and Plumbarus-I find your weight loss remarkable and truly an inspiration. I have a very large amount to lose in order to attain my goal weight. In trying to plan ahead I have been making a list of things I need to do in order to keep me on track once I have my RNY surgery. I have added the accomplishments the 2 of you have made to the list to remind myself that "IT" can be done. CONGRATS!

I JUST WANT TO MENTION TO EVERYONE THAT KEVIN HAS MADE US A NICE CHAT ROOM. PLEASE STOP IN THE CHAT ROOM WHEN YOU VISIT THE FORUMS SO WE CAN ALL GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER.
 
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I am a bit past RNY. i still am nauseated much of the time and simply cannot eat. i know i'm dehydrated gut the nausea doesn't stop. i sometimes eat somethng not on my lis5t juw5 5o t35som3 nou4qwhm3n5 in5o m3. E4inkint qll 5h3 2q534 iw 5h3 mow5 eirridul5 dhqll3nt3. I am nauseatede most of the time and cannot even drink water.
 
Letrell,
Thank you for your input. I've been eating what i can stand and that's not been good for me. So I'm back to liquids! Also, I'm drinking more, carrying around a bottle of water. My husband got some fresh blackberries yesterday and INSISTED I try one. I tried to say I couldn't but I ended up giving in. He's been through the classes and should have known better. Well, of course, i dumped after eating one blackberry. He tried to say it was something else but i knew the seeds had a lot to do with it. (BTW, they were very sweet and good). So yesterday was not particularly a good day. Since I'm semi-retired i have time to take my time. part of my problem is that I take a lot of medication for different problems and they upset my stomach. I've found if I take them gradually in the a.m. with some isopure, staying in bed until I'm through, helps. The Isopure is great - gives me lots of protein, which I need. I'm getting back to what I have to eat and "surprise" I feel better.
This time of year is really hard for me. I usually make lots of cookies and candies for my family but I told them they would have to go without this year. That's good for me because I'm not tempted to take a bit of something I shouldn't.
We went to a Christmas party this week and i nibbled on a meatball, very slowly and small bites. That was a good alternative for me. I felt like I was part of the party but it didn't upset my stomach.
I really am trying to drink all the water. I HATE the nausea. There's nothing worse than trying to throw up with nothing there.
Anyway, thanks for the input. I love this site and I appreciate kevin for taking the time for doing it for us.
 
Letrell,
i'm doing better. I've gone back to strictly liquids and am carrying water everywhere. Still some nausea but I'm managing. Thanks for your helpful post!
 
Janet-I am very happy to hear you are feeling better. I constantly think about post-surgical nausea and ways to avoid getting it. Posts from you and others are helping me with this issue. My surgery will be next month but time is flying by for me and before I know it I will have had my surgery. Continue to take care of yourself Janet and keep posting your progress and anything else you want to share with all of us
 
Janet,even if you let ice melt in your mouth, do it. Letrell is right, you have to keep the fluids there. Water is important to have all the time. I make sure I drink more than I am supposed to because ofthe work that I do. Hang in there but drink your water!!!
 
wateris the key I bought A HALF GAL drinkcontainer and selected from a couple of sugar free flavors. I use this to drink from all day long because I hate water but I can do it more easily and sitting there looking at me from the beach scene reminds me to drink patti
 
Like Patti, I carry around a drink container. Mine isn't 1/2 gallon but it holds enough and it's insulated so that my beverage stays cold for a while. I also use a sugar free beverage because plain water just doesn't want to go down. Carrying around the drink container make a difference between drinking and not drinking. It sort of "nudges" you to drink every time you look at it.
 
Yes Letrell, I have always have had an issue with drinking plain water. When I met with the surgeon he said I could drink sugar free non-caffeinated, non-carbonated beverages instead of water.
 
I am also stalled.

I had my r ny 6 weeks ago . I lost 34 pounds but am now stuck. I know the plateu happens but does anybody know if I will start losing weight again or am I stuck at 1 pound a week forwver
 
Hi goldensydney, you will start losing weight again, we all rech these plateaus, it is the body going through lots of changes, when we strart losing weght and increase our protien we also start building up muscle which will help us start burning calories more efficiently. Start measuring your waist, arms and legs so when the scale stops moving you can still see the weight coming off, I nevered used the tape measure I just tried on old cloths that I out grew and watched them start fitting. Hang in there you are doing great so don't worry. However if you are feeling pain or bloating or are just eating more than you should then there meay be something else going on, but that does not seem like the case, or if you had the band you may just need an adjustment. Let us know how you are doing. :cool: Tom
 
Well it has been awhile since I first expressed my concern for hitting a plateau. I am still on that plateau. I have finally begun my walks again, eat only protien, and am trying to get all that water down. I am stuck on 174.5. I am going to start again with writing down what I eat, which is not a lot. I began drinking coffee, don't know why! Use 0 calorie creamer and low cal sweetner in it. I just don't know where to go from here. I have read all your comments and appreciate them emensly, keep them coming. We don't have any support group in my area and my doctor is 200 miles from where I live.
 
pam. I soooo understand how you feeli have been stuck between 200-205 for 10 months. the dr said great you have learned to maintain your weight.nooooonoooo that is not my point I want to be maintaining 160. exercise is the only way. it is 60 mi round trip to theY or I would go everyday. As hard as it is I can't gert aymore discouraged or I know I will binge eat on carbs. think I'll have an apple for now. write soon...patti
 
Hi Patti

Hi Patti, all we can do is to keep trying. I have a friend who is going through the same thing. The scale is going the wrong directon. I think the only way is to get that exercise going and journal everything you eat, don't cheat. Put it all down on paper and then maybe we can see where we are having a problem.

Good Luck
 
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