Question:
I have not lost any weight in a week and a half. Should i be worried?
I am 3 and 1/2 wks post-op. At my two wk check up, I had lost 25 lbs, but since then I havent lost any weight. Am I worrying for nothing? I walk everyday, eat between 700-900 calories, keep the fat and carbs down, and make sure to get about 50-60 grams of protein a day in? Should i do something different? — Julie M. (posted on August 15, 1999)
August 15, 1999
Plateau's are normal. 25 pounds in 3.5 weeks is excellent. Far better
than I did. (50 lbs in 4 months). You body will go through many
adjustments as it fights not to lose weight. I'm surprised that you can
eat 7-900 calories thougth. The first couple of months I was lucky to get
in 300 calories a day. Diane
— Diane N.
August 15, 1999
Most of the calories are from the protein shakes i drink
— Julie M.
August 15, 1999
I am surprised too that you can eat that much! I just keep down a bit of
applesauce or scrambled egg at 4 weeks post op. Probably just a plateau, I
wouldn't worry too much about it.
— terri S.
August 15, 1999
HI Julie,
As long as you are doing what your doctor says,eating, exercising, etc.
then don't worry about it. It has been already said, but it is true, your
body will go through many plateaus, that is all part of the process. Just
keep following your instructions to the tee and you will be fine.
Hugs,
Edie
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Open RNY
Starting weight 369lb, BMI 67
8/13/99 341lb, BMI 64.5, 28lb lost
Surgery Date: July 27, 1999
Dr. Baker/Little Rock, Arkansas
"The best and most beautiful things
in the world cannot be seen, nor
touched...but are felt in the heart."
Helen Keller
— Edie L.
August 15, 1999
You probably have hit a plateau sooner than others have. Make sure you are
drinking enough water and getting alot of protein in. Try increasing your
protein a little more and see if this helps. Otherwise don't sweat it your
body is fighting the weightloss and will eventually realize that it is not
starving. Give it some time 25lbs in 3 1/2 weeks is real good.
— bperrin
August 15, 1999
Yes you should stop weighing yourself. Take a walk in the morning, no high
calorie liquids, you will be fine.
— Bruce B.
August 16, 1999
Hi Julie in Springdale:
You're probably not eating enough. 800 Calories is just about at
starvation level. Kick your calories up to about 1100 (in protein) and I
bet you will start losing again.
Let me know.
— Alyce K.
August 16, 1999
Send me your scale! Get! Back! Back! Back! It'll make you crazy! You're
not going to lose by the hour or by the day. Pick one day, one hour each
week. That's all you get. Friday's at 8 am. Or whatever you decide. We
lose a lot in the beginning then it gets slower & slower & slower.
DO NOT PANIC. Drink water!
— vitalady
August 16, 1999
Hi--I had the same exact thing happen to me! 30 lbs. in first two weeks,
then only 2 lbs. 4th week---my doc. says its normal, I'm doing great, just
keep up water and walking.
I'm sure you'll do fine, too! God bless--
— charlene M.
August 23, 1999
Girl don't give up a friend of mine has lost 85 pounds since
Jan. that may not sound like a lot but i'm two weeks post op
and I've only lost 12 pounds so fon't give up it's a 18 month process.
Peace and Blessings
— Tammy W.
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