Sometimes you will stall for months but continue to lose inches. I am nearly 3 years out and my weight goes up and down a pound or 2 from time to time. I have been the same for nearly the last year but notice my thighs, arms and waist continue to shrink. Do as others have and try the 5 day pouch test to jump start your metabolism again. Get some extra protein and drink lots of water. You have done really well and I wish you continued success.

First and foremost...76 pounds is amazing. You are definitely doing the right things. As for the long stall, you body is probably just re-adjusting to all of the changes and it needs a little time. Have you thought about changing up your workout routine...maybe adding in some brink walking? Could you add one additional day to make it 4 days a week? Maybe increase your protein for a couple of weeks and see if that helps? I agree with silkysoft...you are probably still losing inches during this period of time. And, lastly, regaining some of the weight is what happens when people get complacent. You will be fine...just follow your plan and you won't regain!!

Congratulations on 76 pounds. That's fantastic! You look fabulous!

I doubt that you have stopped losing. Stay the course. It will likely come off much slower but I believe it will continue to come.

Are you tracking what you eat? I find that really helpful since I also can eat more (almost 9 months post-op). I want to make sure I'm aware of how many calories (plus the protein of course) that I'm taking in.

Hang in and stay the course!!

Thanks all. Ruby, tracking is a good idea. I'll check with my NUT on calories. How many calories do you allow?

The number of calories that you need to maintain or to lose weight will be unique to you...and will depend on how much exercise you are getting, your baseline metabolism, and the like. Your nutritionist will be able to help you with this. Tracking you calories and seeing the results will tell you a lot. Just keep in mind how far you have come...and let your nutritionist be the one who guides you. Best of luck to you.

76 pounds is a great loss! I'd say you are only done losing when YOU decide you are done. I am only 9 months post op and my loss is slowing down. I can tell it will take another year or so to reach my personal goal.
I bet if you stay with your plan and keep exercising the plateau will someday go away and you wll reach your goal. I was stuck at a certain number all summer! Just now began to lose some.

Thanks for the info and encouragement. I think I've hit a long stall (normal) and will continue to do what I'm doing and see what the NUT says. Love this group. Kathy

Kathy - you and I could be twins!! I'm down nearly eighty pounds but until recently hadn't lost a pound in two months. (I'm 9 months out) I exercise, feel good and am just about to graduate from a 12 to a 10.

I have been wondering if I am eating enough. Sometimes your body can go into starvation mode. I had what I thought was a pretty bad eating weekend, and tada - I lost three pounds.

Some times I think we need to shake up what we eat and try different exercise. I can walk 4 miles in 57 minutes and I know I need to try running since this walk doesn't challenge me any more.

Hang in there - we'll do it together!!

Diana

Diana- Our experiences have been so similar the entire time-- I agree-- We are TWINS!! Just like you, I feel good and feel like I'm losing inches, no pounds tho. I'll let you know what the NUT says. I should change up my exercise (I swim because I hate to perspire) but I think the swimming is good for all over toning. I have increased my protein this week so we'll see. Have a good one. Kathy

Thanks ladies for posting. December 19th will mark one year SV having gastric bypass . I have lost 70 pounds and my doctor says that is great, but I have a great fear of gaining all my weight back again which was 278, befor surgery. It seems as if I have stop losing weight, but my goal is to go back to the basic.I have decided to get a personal trainer for a month and up my protein and water. Thanks again ladies for the encouraging words keep up the good work.

I am also 10 months out and have been in a stall for about 8 weeks...I am continuing to lose inches and I think that I may need to up my calories - running now and hungry ALL THE TIME!! I'm down 117lbs and proud as heck - but know I have 33 to get to my goal...just gonna hang in there and follow my program...but seriously...I need this stall to end!!
Cheers to the January 2013 crowd I guess!!

I had WLS sleeve done 6/11/12. I lost 47 pre op and after surgery lost another 99 pounds from 6/11/12 to around April-May 2013. I met my wls goal in Dec 2012 but met my person weight goal in April-May. I went from 270 to 124. I decided 124 was too low and as I started maintence level have went up to 132-135 now. It really depends on each person. How tall are you? I am 5'4". I have been doing the maintence thing for about 6-7 months now and will go up/down 2 or more pounds depending on what I eat. I eat around 1490 cals a day and sometimes eat back my exercise cals burned which can be near 400 cals a day. I go to the gym 3-4 times a week, 20 min of cardio or so and then strength training.
The last pounds are the hardest to loose. For one the smaller you are the harder it is too loose it! I think loosing 76 pounds in 10 months is great! I have noticed my measurements still change as my body moves stuff around still. I have read that it can be 2 years or more that your body will do this.
Good luck! I feel we all have a "set point" weight. Mine seems to be 132-135. I do log daily all my food, water, vitamins, exercise and other stuff on Myfitnesspal and will for life as I know I will have to log daily to hold myself accountable and not gain back the weight. I have had bad days and not made the best food choices but do not with hold any foods from me since this is for life and not a diet.