Hi Tanya. Sweetie, I am SO sorry you are feeling like a failure. That was kinda what my last post on this board was about. It makes me sad to think of all of us going through all this mental bs because we are afraid this isn't going to work for us...and then we have tried EVERYTHING and have FAILED EVERYTHING. I can totally relate. *My* personal suggestion is to up your calories. 800 is good, but 400 is not. Your body may be in starvation mode when you only get 400 calories. I have read more than one profile (that is my Obesityhelp.com obsession--reading profiles) that said that when they stalled, and increasing their water didn't work, increasing their exercise didn't work, they finally tried increasing their calories and/or protein, and THAT worked. I know it sounds crazy but if you've tried everything else, why not try this? I do not accuse you or anyone of "whining"--these are **real** concerns, and I share these concerns. I wish you continued success and a downward spiral on the scale. UTE_NDN

Hey, I'm right there with you--I went from a 22/24 to now a 18/20. Of course, it does depend on who manufactures the clothes. But I have more than a few 22/24s that I used to wear, and that were getting too small, and now they are big and getting bigger. I put a pic of me on the bottom of my profile...in front of my BEAUTIFUL car. (Yeah, I'm obsessed with the car.) Check it out if you want. I'm still livin' large, but I'm shrinking day by day! Today is my birthday and I'm under 200 lbs! Woot! "WYNN IS THIN" UTE_NDN

I truly appreicate your words of encouragement. Very well said and well thought out; I couldn't of said it better myself. I do have to admit though; I have been stressed this last two weeks since I'm stalled. I know it's my own fault not drinking enough, not enough protein and not enough walking. I guess I expected it to melt off and am facing reality today... it's not melting off. I will step up my game and dedicate myself to 64oz + of liquids, including increasing my protein intake and going for more walks and going further. I was so impressed when I see others from this group walking 2-3 miles a day, WOW! I am not even close! So my game was just stepped up effective ASAP more fluid, protein and going for longer walks! I will praise my weight loss of 29 lbs so far and know my clothes are baggy. I'm fitting into size 18/20 from 22/24 in just 4 WEEKS! I am greatful for your positive words as we all need to hear them. Keep sharing and caring! Your WLS sister, Carrie

I feel your pain. I too thought the weight would come off a lot faster, and I have not lost in the last week. I am 4 weeks out, and lost 15 pounds the first 2 weeks, then 5 the 3rd week, then nothing. It is starting to really make me worry and frustrated too. You are doing everything right....it scares me too. I guess I always thought, once I have this, and follow the rules it would work right? Sharing your frustration, hang in there, Cindy

Stephanie, your schedule sounds great....what foods are making up your meals?