Question:
2months post-op and stop losing weight, why?

i had gastric bypass surgery 2 months ago and lost 32pounds. i have stayed at the same weight for 2 weeks, and I am getting worried. I would like to know if this is normal and will i start losing weight again, and has this happened to any one else? Thanks Carmela Fogel , Co    — Carmela F. (posted on January 18, 2007)

January 18, 2007
Carmela, don't worry! Your body is playing catch up. Your body will go through stages like this. You are doing wonderfully! Congrats on the loss! If you ready almost everyones profiles you will see everyone goes through the same thing. You body is in shock and then you will start losing again.
   — Sheila_E

January 18, 2007
You are doing great. 32lbs in 2 months - great job. Your body is in shock. It takes time to recover after a lot of weight loss. you will experience this over the next year or however long you continue to lose weight. sometimes it will last a few days, sometimes a few weeks and sometimes it can last a few months. just keep doing what you are supposed to be doing - getting plenty of water, protein and exercise. try increaseing your exercise and protein and see if that kick starts it. make sure you aren't over doing it on carbs. but all in all you are probably doing fine and the weight will start moving again. Good luck! Anne
   — akirsch

January 18, 2007
Have you spoken to your nutritionist regarding your diet? Are you entering your food log on fitday? Maybe you are eating more calories or not exercising enough. Many people face stalls. Sometimes you lose inches even tho the scale doesn't cooperate. Hang in there. The weight will come off.
   — Sheri A.

January 18, 2007
yes it is normal. you will plateau for awhile. your body is trying to catch up with the weight loss. you will do that periodically as with any other diet or exercise regime. hang in there you'll see more results soon.
   — _blue_

January 18, 2007
I know exactly what you mean, I had surgery on November 29, 2006 and I lost 38 pounds and then I came to a stand still and here it is the end of January and I still am at the same weight. I ask someone else and they told me that it would start to drop all of a sudden. I am waiting as you are, I am not eating enough to weigh the same amount, I can hardly eat anything without being sick!!!! Let me know, if it starts dropping off for you, and I will let you know if it starts for me. Michele(misty54)
   — misty54

January 18, 2007
Your body will stop losing periodically to get used to being less fat. Make sure you exercise and get your protein and vitamins in.
   — Novashannon

January 19, 2007
Carmela, Don't worry it takes your body time to catch up! I would lose a whole bunch of weight then stop for up to 4 weeks while body caught up. I had RNY 12/05.... have lost just shy of 140lbs! Just eat your protein and drink lots of water! Happy losing, Brooke
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 19, 2007
I had my surgery on 11/6/06. I lost 27 pounds by the first of December and then stayed the same for about 2 weeks. I then started losing again and have lost a total of 48 pounds to date. I have been the same weight for about two weeks now. It seems to happen around "that time of the month" and the doctor's office said that I am probably retaining water during that time as well. From all of the posts it sounds like we're both normal!! Hang in there!!
   — Becky2006

January 21, 2007
My name is Ivette and Im also going through the same thing i had surgery on 11/14/06 and i lost 33 pounds since the surgery but like you said for the past 3wks i havent lost any wait i feel my pants fitting loose but the scale stays in the same number i guess we all go through the same thing [email protected]
   — lopezfam

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