When i asked my doctor about losing weight this is what he told me...Get rid of my scale and use a string to measure my stomach. Cut the string and hang it on the wall, and when i get to the point that I am not losing weight to use the string to see the difference. I have lots of stalls, but i don't let it get me down anymore, because I am still losing inches. People that are as far out as I am, seem to be losing more, but everyone is different. I work out 5 days a week, which means building muscle. I was also told that how fast you lose weight also has to do with how much you weighed to begin with. The first couple of months is mostly water that is being lost and the more weight you have to lose, the more you will lose at first. You have done an awesome job and keep up the good work. Just remember not to compare yourself to everyone else. Once I did that, I got so much happier....

I am with you. 4 months at 60 lbs. lost. It seems like I don't loose for a week or two, then I do. I am going to try the string thing too:) Thanks:)

Thanks I am trying to stay positive but am scared that it is just going to stop working! I think I will try the string too that is a really good idea!

i am 6mths post op and have lost 80lbs but i have hit a plateau and havent lost lbs in about a month. I am very concerned does anyone know of tips to help speed my matabolism back up again?

I am 4 months out and I am down 44lbs everybody weight lost is different because of body structure. Continue doing what you are doing and remember you are always losing inches even if you cant see it. We all do through the plateau stage but remember our body's are going through changes with every mile stone that we make. We just have to continue doing what we are doing and know that the whoosy fairy will come through to see us. I am going to do the string thing as well. But remember protein is the key to weight lost and exercise is needed as well..

I am 7mos out and 80 lbs and 31.50 inches down. I try not to measure my lbs lost to others who seem to be losing alot faster. I am able to eat almost everything and do not rely on protein drinks as I cannot tolerate there sweetness. Be positive. EveryBODY is different and will lose a varing rates. If you are following your program you will lose. d

My surgery will be 4 weeks from Tuesday and I am barely losing anything at all. I am doing everything right. I exercise an hour a day. I am just terrified that this too wil be another failure. I have lost 16 pounds since my surgery and I am really worried!

You are doing great you have lost a lot of weight in 4 months. Hang in there it will all come off

LindaLee..me too!

I am 5 weeks out and have lost only 25 lbs. I'm doing it all right too. I get over my 70g of protein and I exercise every single day. I have been eating less than 600 cals per day too.

I am trying upping the calories just slightly, I wonder if my body is in Starvation Mode?

You guys are not alone. I'm super frustrated, I'm 7 weeks out and lost 25 pounds since surgery. I get in all my protein, water, walk daily, do strength and cardio training with a personal trainer twice a week for the past month and all I have to show is 25 pounds. I know the weight will drop when it's ready, but it's still frustrating when you read other people's stories about huge weight loss and you're not experience the same.