4 months and 18 days.

Apr 21, 2015

I have hit a plateau. I don't know how it happened this quickly or even how to break it but I'm there. No honeymoon stage in my weight loss journey that's for sure. I am still at 60lb weight loss. It fluctuates depending on which scale, but there is nothing I seem to be able to to do break it. I feel that my metabolism and genetics are against me in this fight and that they only real answer is a revision to the RNY. Let me explain a little further.

I managed to get my caloric intake up to 1200/day with 80+grams of protein daily. No problem. The uncomfortable feeling in my stomach isn't an issue anymore either. I know I cant really have beef but other than that, everything seems game. I maintain the dietary restrictions we've all had pumped into us, protein then veggies then fruits. Water, water, water. No sodas or juices. No junk food, steer away from processed foods. Done, done and done. I also go to the gym, religiously. I really enjoy it, despite the expected negativity from people. I've intensified my workouts, nothing major, but its noticeably increased my strength and stamina since I started at the gym a month ago. I leave truly exhausted, every time and I love it. I don't get the endorphin high anymore but at least I don't live with the chronic fatigue that I once did. I really feel stronger, inside and out. I've had a bunch of NSV but I still cant get that darn scale down. My lab work is pristine, in fact its better than its ever been in my adult life! So, why won't the scale move? I'm at a loss. 

My next appointment with my surgeon is Jun 9th. I'll update at that point and see what he says. He didnt feel the need to discuss revision as of my last appointment but we'll see where this one takes me.

Till then, stay strong and keep trucking on. Even, if like me, you've hit a wall, don't stop! After all, what is there to go back to?!

Always keep moving forward, there is nothing in the past for you or me.

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