Question:
3 1/2 weeks Post-OP, hit Plateau already? Is that normal?
I had a Revision surgery 02/01/08 and was converted from stomach stapling over to a RNY Gastric Bypass. At first I lost 1 -2 pounds a day, with a total so far of 21 pounds lost, but now the weight loss has stopped. For the past 8 days I have not lost even one pound. I am eating 2 ounces of baby food (chicken and chicken with vegetables) every 3 hours, and am sipping water and Crystal Light in between. I know people hit "Plateaus" but is it normal to hit one so soon after surgery? How long do they last? I am very upset and downhearted to be eating tiny amounts of baby food faithfully and not losing a pound for 8 days straight. Thanks for your answers and input! — Gina S. (posted on February 24, 2008)
February 23, 2008
Dont be impatiant! I am out 1 year and i am hitting plateaus more often and
they last anywhere from 1 week to 3 weeks... i am in a 3 week one now. I
have lost 248Lbs so far ... Just dont check your weight everyday.... check
every week or even 2 weeks. What you dont want to do is loose your positive
attitude. eat right and it will start up again. Get the protiens when your
able Etc.... But still always refer to your Dr. Just to be safe.... Bobby
Contact me anytime [email protected]
— obx100
February 23, 2008
I have gone as long as 3 weeks without loosing (RNY 12/10/07) and am told
that my body goes into starvation mode when I don't eat enough. You should
be drinking some kind of protein shake of liquid protein to keep your body
going. You'll loose. DON'T be discouraged. C. Garber
— Caroline Garber
February 23, 2008
My doctor hates that I check my weight every day, and I hit plateaus that
some time last up to three weeks, but it is just your body telling you that
it thinks you are starving it and it hold out for a while. I don't
understand it, but it is worse when I do heaver excersize. My Doctor say
it is because I am burning more calories and again my body hangs on to the
fat for a while. Whar is nice is that you get this rapid drops when it
does give in before the next time you have a plateau. Make sure you are
getting enought protein. 70 percent of your calories should be from
Protein items. COngrads on your first 21 pounds and just watch and see in
a week or so it will start up again and your be losing fast again.
— William (Bill) wmil
February 24, 2008
I hit a plateau at 3 weeks out too, have had several more since then, don't
get discouraged they don't last and you'll start losing weight again soon.
Congratulations on your revision and Good luck. God Bless, Debi
— DEBI R.
February 24, 2008
I hit one two at about the same time you did. It was frustrating to me as
well since i was doing everything i was supposed to do. Just wait it out,
it will come off.
— Debbie M.
February 24, 2008
Your note mentions nothing about supplemental protein or exercise. These
are two components of successful RNY surgery. High protein foods (when you
can eat them), 48 oz or more water intake (2 oz at a time, every 15
minutes), don't drink 30 minutes before or after eating to help food remain
in pouch, daily exercise of 30 minutes ( or at least 4-5 times per week),
you have to have at least 60-80 grams of protein daily (probable need for
whey protein shake augementation, 25 grams per shake), a minimum of twice
the RDA of adult vitamins, 1200-1600mg of calcium citrate, and patience. It
all takes time, plus the items mentioned. Plateaus will occur after RNY,
but you tend to lose inches at these plateuas, so all is not lost. Keep at
it, and it will keep working for you.
— Dave Chambers
February 24, 2008
Get used to it!! What you are experiencing we all go thru - I am 5 month's
out, and lose in spurts.
Notice yourself shrinking while not moving the scale?
Take a good crap lately? That will be a jump for you, Milk of Magnesia
works wonders.
Stay off the scale but once a week - otherwise you will depress yourself,
trust me, I speak form experience.
114 lbs down!
— 29Diesel
February 24, 2008
I had VSG on 10-25-07. I hit a plateau at two weeks and it lasted 10 days.
I didn't have another until three months and it lasted 3 weeks. Everyone
is different, but plateaus are part of the deal. Don't worry! Pat
— pjennjr
February 24, 2008
Patience!! How long did it take you to gain the weight??? 21lbs is
definately closer to your goal than 0. You may go up and down for your
entire journey. The best way to keep tabs on your success is what you are
consuming. If you haven't defied your boundaries, it will eventually catch
up. Slow down and enjoy the victories and the scenary, it has only been 23
days, that's almost 1 lb per day. CONGRATULATIONS!
— bariatricdivalatina
February 24, 2008
This happened to me too - I lost about 12 lbs the first week and then
nothing for the next 2 weeks - very frusterating - I am almost 3 months out
and have lost 27 lb - so you are doing great!! I too, get frustrated - but
keep going!!
Joanna
— machre
February 24, 2008
I too eat baby food, but have found that if you do not get enough calories
and protein from it you probably will not lose weight. It is normal when
you have surgery to stop losing great amounts of weight, The
"honeymoon" weight loss comes to an end. Maybe you are eating
the wrong foods as far as the baby food goes. Are you only on soft foods?
If so, try some meshd potatoes or an extra protein drink. Are you drinking
your shake in the morning? I found that when I was in my fourth week
cooking meat for hours in the crock pot helped a lot Then use the dropping
from the meat and pour it over it when you eat and it makes it go down
easier. Remember to eat all of your protein first and then your veggies.
Good luck and keep us posted,
— Bait40724
February 25, 2008
Baby food does not contain enough protein for an adult body. This is what
my doctor's nutritionist told me. This might be the reason for the
plateau.
— maggie1952
February 26, 2008
I also hit a plateau in my 3rd and 4th week post-op, after losing 18 pounds
in the first 2 weeks. Then I lost another 12 pounds the following week, so
it has nothing to do with what we are eating in those first few weeks. Our
bodies just freak out. Just keep plugging along and it will pass. Also,
remember that just because the scale doesn't move, doesn't mean you aren't
getting smaller--check your measurements and see.
— eddyrider3
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