Question:
I am 5'6 and weighed 356 day of WLS

I had WLS on Sept. 21st 2005. (just over 4 months ago).I have only lost 84 pounds. And for the last week I haven't lost anything. Is there anyone else around my same frame that is similar with their weight loss. Also any tips to increase my water. I never feel thirsty so I often forget to drink.    — kchurchwell (posted on February 7, 2006)

February 6, 2006
I am actually behind you and have hit 2 plateaus so far. i had surgery 10/6/05 and have lost 83lbs. I started off at 308 and 5'10". I hit a plateau for a month in December. then all of a sudden it started losing again. then i have been stalled for a few weeks now. i have figured out that my body is having trouble losing weight - it doesn't like to release it. once i drop 3-4lbs - the next day i will go up 1-2lbs and then will finally go down again a few days later. its weird - but people i talk to say the same. how are you doing with your exercise? i work out at curves at least 3x a week. drinking is another hard thing too - i drink crystal light just because i don't like the taste of water - and can't get it all in if its just water. crystal light has a bunch of flavors - there is a new one - sunrise classic orange. its very light and tastes great. i even put fiber and protein in there to boost it sometimes. good luck! don't get discouraged - just keep doing what you are doing and it will come off.
   — akirsch

February 7, 2006
KAREN I AM IN YOUR SAME BOAT I AM 3MONTHS POST OP HAD MY SURGERY NOV 2, 2005 AND ONLY LOST 47LBS. I HAVE TO CONFESS I DON'T DO EXERCISE THE WAY I SHOULD NOR DO I DRINK LOTS OF WATER. MAYBE THAT IS WHY I CAN'T LOOSE WEIGHT FAST BUT HANG IN THERE BETTER TO LOSE SLOWLY AND NOT HAVE TO MUCH EXCESS SKIN THEN TO LOOSE FAST AND LOOK LIKE A TURKEY :). WELL KEEP IN TOUCH LETS SEE HOW MUCH WE LOSE A LONG THE WAY. GOOD LUCK. EVELYN
   — evienicole

February 7, 2006
Hey what's up? I had surgery 9/12/05 and have lost 91 pounds. I think we are on the same boat. I weighed 331 and am 5'7. The past week and half it's so slow the weight loss. Just about maybe 2 pounds per week. We have to realize our bodies hit plateaus. I felt a little disappointed but at least we are not gaining huh? Everyone said we will hit a plateau. I have tried to increase my walking. I'm not too thirsty either but I force myself to drink iced tea. I lost my taste for water after surgery. Good luck! Don't get discouraged. The weight will start falling off again just don't give up! Michelle
   — Michelle A.

February 7, 2006
You guys are doing great--I know its hard not to worry about it--but you are doing wonderful---I am 5' 8"--started at 338.5 at three months i had lost 61 and at 6 mths I hit 101. Just keep on doing what you are doing. Plateaus happen for no reason---Time to play catch up with your body---Enjoy your ride---and just be prepared as things do slow down later on! Lisa
   — Lisa4kds

February 7, 2006
Karen, I had my surgery Sept.29th . I am 5'2 and started at 338. I have lost 71 lbs and all of a sudden it stopped completely I haven't lost anything in a month. I too am getting discouraged. "Am I the only one who the surgery won't work for?" but slow and steady wins the race. It will come off, just have to be patient a little longer I will try too. As far as water goes Adirondack flavored water is yumm-o , they have peach, strawberry,orange and a few more.and like everyone else says crystal light , must be crystal light coursing through my veins I drink so much. :o) Good luck on your journey and keep up the good work. P.s. Curves is a fun place to work out "girls only" and it's only 30 min.!!!!
   — sunnie

February 7, 2006
I think you're pretty normal! I am 4'10" and started at 360. My surgery was Sept 28, 2005 and I've lost 73 as of two weeks ago. I can't exercise yet. I would suggest changing up your water. For some reason I find I can get more in the less I have to suck it out. Wider mouthed bottles, etc.
   — newslady72712

February 7, 2006
Sounds like you are on track! I am 5'6 and the day of surgery I was 334. At 4 months out I had lost about 65 pounds. You are doing great! I am now over 2 years out. While I never hit my goal doctor's goal wieght (180), I now weigh 190 and wear a size 14. The 14's are now getting loose! I am not currently losing wieght, but I am working out and my body continues to change. Don't worry so much and ENJOY THE RIDE!!! :-) It is FABULOUS!!!
   — MissKimberly

February 8, 2006
I had my surgery on Sept. 20th, 2005 and I'm thrilled that I've lost 70 lbs. I started at 261 and I'm down to 191 lbs. I feel like I eat too much sometimes, but even so, I seem to be doing great so I can't complain!
   — Lisarose10

February 12, 2006
I do not know what you mean by "only!!!" That is 21 pounds average per month, which is really good!!!! I only lost twenty pounds the first month, and then fifteen, then ten per month! I stopped losing (and even gained a little) at times. that is because your body has to adjust to the weight loss. You are doing REALLY WELL!!!!!
   — Novashannon

February 19, 2006
you have hit a plateau . i did the same thing and did not lose for about 2 and 1/2 weeks , then I started losing again . I had surgery nov 21st and have lost 67 pounds so we are about the same . you will start losing again
   — losingit

February 19, 2006
you have hit a plateau . i did the same thing and did not lose for about 2 and 1/2 weeks , then I started losing again . I had surgery nov 21st and have lost 67 pounds so we are about the same . you will start losing again
   — losingit

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