Question:
Needing guidance about plateaus... Anyone please share.
I am Krista from Marion, Ohio. I had to lose 97 lbs before my dr would do my RNY. I lost 104 before surgery and only 25 since my surgery 2/08. Been on a plateau for 3+ weeks now. I am new to this website anyone with advise, please reply or find me on yahoo under kristacastle. I currently weigh 288 and have a really long way to go. Thanks for your time. Have A Great Day. Krista — kristaaxline (posted on April 17, 2008)
April 17, 2008
WOW, I am impressed at what you lost before surgery. That is so wonderful.
Hang in there, we have all hit a plateau at one time or another I am at one
now and yes it it frustrating. My dr. always says "protein, protein,
protein, water, water, water" so that is what I try to remember. You
are doing WONDERFUL!
— Claudia C.
April 17, 2008
I am pre-op for VSG so I can't really give you any advice. But I wanted to
say a big Congratulations on your pre-op weight loss. That is an
incredible accomplishment! You must have fabulous will power. You should
be so proud of yourself for ths alone. Hang in there! I'm sure you'll get
off your plateau soon. Kim
— GlitterGal
April 17, 2008
Kirsta, Great job before and after surgery! I was very depressed when
just three weeks after surgery I hit my first three week plateau. Since
then they have beencome all to common. Just stay focused on the diet and
excersize. You can try making a change for a day and then going the other
way the next day, like lay off excersize one day and eat an extra 200
calories, and go back to normal the next. You system is simply trying to
hold out because you are starving it. Drink 100 oz of water a day. I stat
the day with 6 bottles of 16 oz of water, and at the end of the day I want
6 empties. Make sure you get 65 OZ of protein, and the weight loss will
return. You have come a long ways and you will make it. Just keep focused
on your goal. Best of Success to you.
Bill
— William (Bill) wmil
April 17, 2008
My heart goes out to you Krista. You did such an amazing job of losing 104
lbs. BEFORE surgery. I more people were capable of that then there
wouldn't be as many people needing the surgery.
It sucks that you've been on a plateau so early. I'm 3 months out and
although my weight loss has slowed I'm still losing...just about 3 lbs. per
week.
All I can say is hang in there and keep sticking to the program. You'll
probably start losing again soon.
Take care.
Chris
— cjjordan
April 17, 2008
Hi Krista - I'm in Cleveland BTW. You are doing great and the stall is not
unusual at this point. I have come to believe that, for most people, this
experience is a series of plateus followed by a couple of pounds lost. You
can't apply the "other world" to us. I try to average 10 pounds a
month as my goal. It is easier to look at it in months so you don't keep
concentrating on each day's loss. It will drive you crazy but just be
confident that it will go. You have lost an amazing amount of weight and if
you average it out I'm sure you are way ahead. With this new tool it will
be a lot easier to lose the next hundred than it was to lose the first 100.
You are right on track. Keep the faith.
— jannmyers
April 17, 2008
Krista,
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments to date. What an amazing
feat you have accomplished so far!
I too started out in the super obese category @ 402# with a BMI of 71 so I
can somewhat relate. The difference is I didn't have to lose much weight
pre-operatively as a self pay and I had LapBand. I have lost 135# so far
and still have a long way to go as well.
In my experience, when I have reached a plateau or talked to the MANY
people who experience these frustrating situations, many different things
can help. I have found that changing something up in my routine is the
answer. I will change my activity to work different muscle groups, change
the type of food I'm eating, and add a little more or less strength
training. Surprising or "shocking" the body just might be the
trick.
You can never underestimate the significance of protein and water.
I might also suggest tracking your intake to see just EXACTLY what and how
much you are ingesting- you might be surprised and find an answer in those
numbers.
Hope this helps and good luck. I know it doesn't make it easier but we all
go through this- our bodies are adjusting.
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC
— DawnVic
April 17, 2008
Hi Krista, thanks for writing. You have done so well! Congratulations on
your weight loss. I really do understand your struggle, but you have to
look at the fact you have lost 129 pounds, not 25. When you see it like
the big picture, it does not surprise me at all that you have a current
bump in the road. Even though surgery helps, your body can only take so
much, and it won't continue to just lose all the time. It needs a break.
By definition, a plateau is 3 MONTHS at the same weight, not 3 plus weeks,
so take heart, this could just be a bump in the road. Increase your water,
and maybe change your exercise routine a little for variety. I am sure you
are not eating much since you are only 2-3 months post surgery, so just
watch the kinds of foods you are eating much like I am sure you are doing
now, and just BE FAITHFUL. That is truly the key, just be faithful to the
task, and it will happen in it's time. Your body weighed 417 pounds if all
the math is right, and now you weigh 288. Think about that Krista, you
have come so far, so just be patient and keep working diligently and
consistently, and your body will respond. You go girl! Patricia P.
— Patricia P
April 19, 2008
I lost 50 pounds b4 RNY & only 22 pounds in the 2 months since. Think
my loss is slower now because I lost a lot b4 surgery (wow, you lost so
much more), and I'm 50 years old, which doesn't help. Been plateued for
couple weeks now, but my clothes are still getting looser so know there's
still progress. I know I need to exercise more and could use more protein,
but overall think I'm doing well and getting healthier. You are doing
great, keep up the good work.
— Susan C.
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