Need to know it will get better!

Hello All - I think I need a little encouragement. I am 6 months post-op and have lost 155 pounds, but now the scale seems to be sitting at the same spot, day after day. I know that through this process plateaus are inevitable, but I just need to know that the weight will continue to come off. Although I feel much better, and I am in clothes that I have not worn for years, I am not ready to say, "this is as much as I am going to loose." Any words of encouragement or reassurance that what I am going through is normal would be a big help! Thanks!

Don't freak out Michael Your body is just readjusting to the weightloss. Just keep working the plan PROTEIN, WATER, EXCERSISE and you'll be losing again soon. Congratulations on losing 155 pounds by the way. That is amazing Regards and hugs, Ronna

First of all: great work so far with the 155 loss! Now, it won't stop... unless you are eating the same number of calories you are burning... which I highly doubt you are. Physically it is impossilbe to not lose- its all about calories in vs. calories out. Of course other variables play into that, but in the long run, you are sure to lose more. Stay focused! I had a stall go on for an entire month and boy did I go crazy for the first while there. Looking back, I wish I hadn't obsessesed over it like I did... a lot of time wasted. I am sure you will be losing again soon Take Care, Mary

Ronna is right! Keep working on the program. My cousin lost 200 lbs. beginning 2 yrs. ago and kept up the loss through 18 mos. post surgery. You're just going thru a plateau. Hang in there. The scale will move again. Karla 337/231/150

Michael, I'm going through the same thing, but I've only lost 65 lbs. It's been 3 1/2 weeks since I've lost anything. I know it will start again, it's just that darn 'ole waiting game. It gets annoying, but this is the second plateau that I've had. The first was at only 3 weeks post op. That one lasted for 3 weeks also. So, hopefully we'll both start losing here soon. The humid weather sure doesn't help matters. Keep up the great work you've already accomplished. Kathy

Hey Michael, I am at a standstill with my weight so much now that I don't even want to post on here. It's a relief to know others are plateauing but it still isn't fun. I know it's only temporary for us. With all the weight you have lost your body is getting caught up with itself. The honeymoon phase is not over with for any of us. Don't give up, we all go through this phase and the weight will start moving again. Karen S. 256/ 177 /120 Surgery/Current/Goal

-155! My goodness--that is amazing-----you are encouraging to me! You rock! Cathy

Michael, your not done! Not whatsoever. 155 lbs. is awesome, so you just keep up the good work. I'm sure that the scale not moving is discouraging, but you're probably still getting smaller. April

Plateu here as well! I have not lost a pound since June 23rd! It has been almost a month! I am trying really hard not to freak out but it sure is hard. We (the platuers) should make a pact to stay OFF the scale for 10 days. Who's with me? I think I will make it a seperate post...a challenge if you will!

Michael! Wow 155lbs, that is so awesome! I am with the others in saying that you are hitting a plateau and it will pass. I am also in the same situatuion you are. I am very thankful for what I have lost but wonder sometimes if I am done losing. You know we are here for you and yes its normal. Keep your chin up and keep up the great work! Suzette