Yes, another stall post but I just want your support, pretty please!

I have been the same weight for the past 4 weeks and it is KILLING me! I know stalls are expected, I know I'm probably not done yet, I know this too shall pass but knowing the facts does not keep the fear monster at bay! I'm relatively close to goal and probably overdue for a stall but man, this sucks.

So, suggestions and support please! I'm at about 1000 calories a day and I walk 4 or 5 miles a day. I've tried reducing and increasing calories with no change. In my head I feel like I just need to wait it out and I'll start losing again before I know it but in my heart I just feel like this is the beginning of the end and tomorrow I'm going to wake up 272 lbs. again. Which is ridiculous but there you go.

I will say in the interest of full disclosure that I have not been properly hydrating. I know, bad Amy, bad, bad Amy! Will that really affect my weight loss? I guess it could. Today I'm making more of an effort to step up my hydration efforts. I've been constipated for the past 2 days so I'm going to reintroduce Miralax and, as I said, work on hydration. I'm far enough out to know better than to slack off on the water.

Give me some support, peeps. And suggestions. And yell, commiserate, or whatever!

I don't have any suggestions as I am only 1 month post-op but I want you to know that you have lots of people supporting you here!  It sounds like you know what you need to work on so stick with it, be patient, and the scale will start moving again soon.  Have you taken measurements?  I've read a lot that your measurements will change even when the scale doesn't.  You're doing great.  Congrats on your weight loss this far!!!

Thank you! That's why I posted, cause I know we've got some really supportive peeps on here.

I haven't taken my measurements in awhile; that's a good suggestion, thanks!

HYDRATE GIRL!!!! I promise you if you drink 64 ounces of water for 5 days you WILL drop pounds. I found tha****er is the fountain of weight loss 

Report back in 5 days Amy.....

Thank you!

And yes ma'am!

I will report back in 5 days. Water is king!

I'm new at this, but i think increasing your grams of protein helps.  Sometimes, it's not just calories, but the type.  The water is really important, because it flushes out the fat.  Also...are you taking in a lot of sodium?  

I have just broken through a stall, and it's no fun.  Hope this helps.

Thank you!

I don't know that I can eat too much more protein. I'm at about 100 g a day. But you are righ****er is important. I think my sodium intake is fine, but I should probably make myself more aware of it.

Glad you broke your stall!

Also, lower carb percentages if possible...I track on MFP...if nothing else, add a protein shake or bar just to boost it for a few days...I really think protein and water seems to be the answer.

just keep pressing through, watch the caleories and ask your doctor and dietician for some recommendations as to what you need to do to lose weight...

It will be okay.  You will not wake up at 272 pounds.  Stay the course go back to phase one for a week or so and then reevaluate.  You're doing great so keep up the good work!