Question:
How can a plateau be possible this soon?!?
I am 2 weeks post-op and have not lost a single pound since my 1 week mark. That's a week and 2 days with absolutely NO LOSS!!! It just doesn't seem possible to stop losing on the SECOND WEEK! I am really bummed about it as I paid out of pocket and NEEDED this to work for me. I don't know what to do. I am embarrassed to not be losing. Help? — scraft120 (posted on January 12, 2009)
January 11, 2009
The same thing happened to me. I was so upset and I though OMG this isn't
going to work. 100lbs later, I can tell you it does work and you will
lose. Your body is going through a lot of changes. Just be patient and do
what your surgeon tells you to do and you'll be good. Best wishes to you
on your weight loss. :)
— Kar708
January 11, 2009
Hi, This happens and then one day pounds will be gone. Have patience.
annnnnd stay off the scale if u weigh everyday and no movement your going
to go crazy people have actually said their scale was like calling them to
weigh LOL I go once every 1 or 2 weeks to a friends now and when I go I am
so proud because of the outcome. You will be able to see the weigtloss
inches and clothing. Be strong it all so worth it RNY July16, 115 pounds
Gone Tammi
— Tammi Sandoval
January 11, 2009
Patience is needed after any WLS. There will be times where
"stalls" occur, and no wt loss will occur for a small time
period. Remember--you didn't gain all of your wt overnight, nor will you
lose it that fast. Protein is very importan, among the need for good water
intake, and exercise. All of these things are needed for any WLS to work
well. I'd suggest you journal your food intake and water intake, and
present this journal to your surgeon. He or she can help you at that point.
I'd also suggest you attend some form of support group for a "more
personal" touch--learning about your surgery from other recent post
ops. I attend 3 support meetings per month after my RNY surgery some 32
months ago. I lost 150 pounds, and it took me 24 months. I lost 100 pounds
in 7 months and thought I was "done", but I kept on protocol, and
ended up at teh 150+ pound wt loss over 24 months. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
January 11, 2009
Hi Sarah,
Don't be discouraged. It's just your body's way of saying it has to adjust
to all the changes. If you follow your doctor's and nutritionist's
recommendations re:eating/drinking, you WILL LOSE WEIGHT. I've had a
number of plateaus from early on post-op. But as the last replier said,
all of a sudden, you lose again. Everybody loses at a different rate.
Don't worry and don't weigh yourself everyday. Congrats on your surgery!
— gerrifei
January 11, 2009
Sarah, I to had a stall after the 2nd week only because I could not get in
the water or the protein that my body required. It's very important. I am
2 years out and have lost 257lbs and still have about 25 more pounds to
lose. Hang in there and you will see how much you lose after getting in
your water and protein. Linda
— sparkle8062
January 11, 2009
Good morning. You are not alone. I had my surgery RNY, Oct. 31, 2007. I
lost 30 lbs the first month (November) and then didn't lose a lb the entire
month of December. My surgeon said it wasn't uncommon to hit a plateau so
soon. January 1st came and I started losing again. So I know it is hard
and disappointing but it will start back up again. Hang in there.
Continued success to you!!! God Bless.
— PAWLLA L.
January 12, 2009
All I can say is...What they said!....majority rules! You're going to be a
happy little person in a year...Unfortunately...Not in a week! :) Hugs!
In times of doubt...pull out the measuring tape and you'll see the loss in
inches whenthe scale doesn't show it...This is one of the reasons I truly
believe that many of us gave up on diets before we actually saw that they
might have been working and we just didn't give it long enough and lost
confidence all too soon. Still...diet alone will not help you lose long
term...You have to exercise too and you are just healing...so once you
start moving your body more and more, you'll see it move faster too!
— .Anita R.
January 12, 2009
Hi Sarah, I recently had surgery December 19th, 2008. I also hit a plateau
last week. I did lose some weight before surgery(doctor's request). I
figured that combined with weight I lost after surgery, is contributing to
my plateau. Plus there has been so much stress. And I feel exhausted still.
I see my surgeon tomorrow. We will see how it goes. I know exactly how
you feel, because I have been freaking out too over it. I think it's so
funny how everyone kind of goes through the same feelings right after
surgery. Good Luck!!
— ready4me_now
January 12, 2009
Be patient. Two weeks is very early to expect a lot. As mentioned in the
previous posts; your body is going through and doing a lot of changing
right now. Check with your surgeon and follow the program. Good Luck and
God Bless,
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
January 12, 2009
I had VSG on 12-15-08 and I hit my "stand still" on week 3 and
was worried too. Just like the others have said....you will feel it in
clothing and such. I lost 25.5 lbs. in 2 weeks and then when I hit my
"stand still" I quit weighing myself and am now waiting for my 6
week check-up!
— Jodie M.
January 12, 2009
Sarah, don't worry too much, from what I have heard (from MANY sources),
this is pretty common. There is usually a stall at around two or three
weeks and can last up to two or three weeks! I know that sounds terrible
and like a very long time. Just remember that you will start to lose again
very soon and then you will be more than happy!!
Good luck to you!
— anitak
January 12, 2009
Don't panic. I had the same thing. At two weeks, I had a three week
plateau. Your body needs to adjust to what is going on. Stay off the
scale and don't panic, and it will start coming off again!
— Ursie77
January 12, 2009
Same thing happened to me. Several people have suggested that I take my
measurements and then recheck those periodically. On the days when the
scale doesn't move (and they are many), recheck your measurements. You are
probably losing inches even if the scale says your weight is staying
constant. Some factors: hormones in women--you may be holding on to a bit
of water weight on some days. If you are exercising, you are building
muscle which weighs more than fat. For me, I go in my closet and find a top
I haven't been able to fit into for a long time, and try it on. More and
more of them are fitting now!
— Tina G.
January 13, 2009
Same here...I was sure that I would be the one Gastric Bypass patient that
was NOT going to be successful. Then after a 12 day plateau, the weight
started coming off again. I lose about 3 lbs a week average. (average being
the key word. Some weeks not much and then BAM, another good string of
losses.) Be prepared, this might happen to you more than once. For example:
I am 10 weeks post op and I have gone through 3 plateaus. I am just getting
through the most recent plateau. I am down 2 & 1/2 lbs. in the last 2
days...finally! They vary in duration....but what the others are saying is
true....don't weigh every day unless you can handle the ups and downs
without beating yourself up or sabotaging your success.
Good luck,
Laurie
— Laurie H.
January 14, 2009
Hi! Don't get discouraged! Make sure you aren't dehydrated..I got
dehydrated right out of the hospital and didn't lose anything for 3 weeks!
It took me that long to get re hydrated. You won't lose when you are
dehydrated..if you are d.h-- then drink more than you are expected to. as I
said , it took me 3 weeks to get rehydrtaed and that was drinking 80 ounces
a day! Good luck and don't give up! hugs, kim
— gpcmist
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