Feeling pretty hopeless...

Its been 6 weeks now since the scale moved for me. no, I take it back - I gained 4 lbs. I am 7 months out today and stuck. I am starting to feel like a wls failure. I am not sure what to do about this - I know there are plateaus but this is starting to feel pretty permenant. Am I stuck over 250 lbs forever?? I am starting to think I will never be able to move the scale down to the 200 notch. I hate this. I got this done because I didnt want to be morbidly obese anymore, but I am still morbidly obese and feel like I will be forever. I am scared. I am so sad and depressed about this. ANY ADVICE?? -Sherrie

Don't give up! It's interesting that you and I are at about the same time frame. I plateaued for about a week then gained 2 lbs., then lost 1 lb. plateaued for about 2 weeks, lost another lbs. and then plateaued again. It's maddening, I know. My problem is that I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to get out and exersice. And, I've been really snacky lately. Let's promise each other that starting Monday (let's rest this weekend and enjoy the spirit of conference) we'll get out and walk. NO MATTER WHAT! When I plateau, the best thing I can do for myself is to work my bottom end off. A couple months ago I had a nice long plateau that I couldn't break with changing my eating alone. I got out one morning and walked for 4 miles. I looked at the scale the next day and NOTHING! I was so mad. But, then I looked at the scale the day after that and I had lost about 5 lbs. I just have to shake myself out of my comfort zone and then the right things seem to happen. Well, I'm kind of babbling but I hope I said something that will at least help motivate you. It's motivated me. Monday- I solemly swear to you that I will get out and exersice. Hope you all enjoy conference and get a chance to listen to it all. I'm doing it via the internet so that I can wear sweats and clean while I am inspired. ;) Love you all! Hydi

Hi Sherrie, Hang in there. This plateau will pass! Count calories to see how many you are eating. Sometimes weight loss slows because you are eating too much but sometimes it is because you are eating to little. Make sure you are eating enough protien and also make sure you are getting in your water. The loss will start again I promise. Kaye 215/110

Sherrie - I saw this on the main message board and copied it for future reference. Hope it helps you. Dr. Fox's Platueu Busting Diet This is the plan that Dr. FOx gives to his RYN and AGB patients in order to get therough a platueau in weight losss #1 Do this for 10 days to break Plateau #2 Drink 2 quarts of water a day #3 You must have 45 grams of protien supplement and all your vitamin&mineral supplements each day #4 you may consume up to 3 oz. of the following high-protein foods, 5 times a day: beef pork chicken turkey lamb fish egss low-fat cheese cottage cheese plain yougurt or artificially sweetetened, peanut butter beans/legumes You may also have: sugar free popiciles tea or coffee sugar free sodas sugar free jello broths and bullions crystal lite drinks #6 IF IT IS NOT ON THE LIST YOU CANNOT HAVE IT FOR 10 DAYS #Keep a food diary and try to get up tp 30 minutes of exercise daily. Good luck Sherrie Melody