I had WLS and can't lose - did I mess up my metabolism?

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  • sliverqueen
    sliverqueen Posts: 13 Member
    Have you tried switching up your workouts? Taking measurements? Taking pictures of before, during and after? Just because you aren't losing weight doesn't mean you're not losing inches. Your body has been through a massive overhauling. It sometimes needs a moment to readjust. Keep at it, stay strong, it will pick back up. And make sure you keep exercising and logging your food diary. Excellent work.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Your diary is completely empty.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    edited March 2015
    QuilterInVA wrote: »
    Since she is no longer diabetic, I'm sure she thinks it was worth it.

    Yep
    this all sounds good:
    Good news: Diabetes was gone instantly, left hospital on no diabetes meds. High blood pressure is better. Sciatica is better. Arthritis is better. I've lost 110lbs.
  • brhoard
    brhoard Posts: 1 Member
    Hi,
    I had my DS a little over two years ago and stalled hard just like you at around one year out. No matter what I did my weight would not come off and it plateaued like that for around three months. After talking to a lot of old time DS'ers at my support group, a lot of them recommended upping both the protein and fat. I don't know how, but this protein and fat shock started my metabolism again and I got past my sticking point and started losing weight again. As time goes by, it seems that after about a year or so, the weight loss does slow down significantly. I find myself having to refocus on the basics of the diet, just like right after surgery. It's big reason why I'm on here now, so close to my goal yet so much harder to progress.

    AND like you there are no nutritionists, doctors or specialists around me that know a thing about the DS surgery, vitamin regimen or specific diet. Luckily I live somewhat close to the Doctor's office who performed my surgery in San Francisco and can make an occasional trek there to check in with him and attend a support group.
    Good luck!
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