Hi all. I’ve been deliberating whether to write this, but I’m feeling really stuck and wondered if anyone has had a similar experience.
I had a gastric sleeve in April 2021 (5 years ago) and lost nearly 100 pounds by April 2022. After that, my weight loss completely stalled. I probably still have another 50 pounds to lose to be at a healthy weight, but I haven’t been able to lose anything since then.
My doctor told me I had a lot of loose skin, so I ended up having an arm lift and tummy tuck. (I guess they assumed I didnt need to lose more weight) Unfortunately, I had a lot of complications from those surgeries, and again, I still didn’t lose any additional weight. Since then, I’ve probably gained about 10 pounds back, and I just can’t seem to shift it.
I tried Ozempic and Mounjaro for about three months, but the side effects were really bad, so I stopped taking them. I didn’t really lose weight on them either. I’ve also tried intermittent fasting, focusing on protein, and working out with a personal trainer 3–4 times a week, until I got sick because of some skin problems. Again the weight was not going down at that time also.
At this point, I honestly feel at the end of my tether. I feel really down and depressed, and I’m currently seeing a psychologist because this whole journey has taken such a toll on me mentally and emotionally. I genuinely don’t know what else to do anymore because it’s now been four years of this stall. I still need to drop another three or four dress sizes to get to a healthy weight, and while I’ve come a long way, I’m still "plus size" and feeling incredibly frustrated.
I’m especially interested in hearing from women who have dealt with hormone issues or similar struggles after bariatric surgery, and what has actually helped them. I haven’t been diagnosed with anything specific hormonally, but I do have fatty liver disease, potentially some insulin resistance, very low ferritinlevels despite getting infusions, and ongoing digestive issues. I take my vitamins, but sometimes I wonder if my body is even absorbing them properly.
I just feel like there may be something deeper going on within my body, and I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar or found answers.
What helped kick start things for you. Is there really a solution? (and no guys, I have a food scale and weigh my oil too!!!) :(
- signed desperately seeking a healthy weight.