I had a plateau that lasted five weeks. I broke the plateau by spending two days back on creamy liquids, like yogurt and cream of wheat, along with my protein shakes. I was very very depressed. I have now lost 66 lbs, which is over half of what I am supposed to lose, so I have stopped crying and upped my protein a bit. Good luck and take heart - you will get there!

Glad to hear you are already getting in the protein and water--try cutting back on carbs, eliminating sugar and any fluid calories, and adding in the strength-building exercises. They are important because strength-building preserves and even adds muscle mass so that almost all of your weight loss is in fat, and also more muscle mass increases your metabolism and makes continued weight loss easier. If you are 5'2" your ideal weight is 137. You started out at 309 so your excess pounds were 172. You have lost 65 pounds or 38% of your excess weight, which is considerably less than the 50% we are supposed to lose by 6 months out. If the above suggestions don't kick in pretty quick I would consult your surgeon. We only have an 18 month window for weight loss and the first 6 months are supposed to be the best as far as loss goes. Carolyn Moore DS 11/03/03 317/218

YESSSSS!!!! I just weighed and I have finally reach the Century Club!!! I am so happy words can not express the way that I feel right now. When I started on the WLS journey this was really the only goal that I set for myself. I was determined to reach it by 6 months and I have. Diamond

I am 5' 2" and had an RYN 11/10/04 I have been trying to exercise by walking on the treadmill a few mornings a week but am thinking about joining curves. I think I get about 60-70 grams of protein in a day, and I drink plenty of fluids. Darlene 309/244/???

Give me a sample of your daily menu?? How much water are you drinking? Diamond