Question:
I cant seen to get out of this plateau.
Hi I am 5 months post opt from bypass, and I have only lost 54 lbs, but I am stuck and have been on this plateau for a 8 weeks. nothing is happening, I feel like I am wanting to eat all the time, but I dont. I try to keep busy, work excerise , but I can say I have been craving sweets alot, is this common or am I heading for failer. I am drink a lot of liquids and often wonder if I have stretch my pouch. I am really discourage at this point and really need help. I just feel like giving up on my self. I know every one is different and lose weight at a different pace, but i just feel like I an losing at this battle. Is this in my head or I am I doing something wrong. Please help me. Jennie — zydeko47 (posted on September 15, 2008)
September 14, 2008
i feel like i am in the same boat right now. I am 4 1/2 mos post op and
have lost 65 since surgery. 30 before but i haven't lost in 3 weeks and i
am getting really discouraged. hopefully our plateaus will break soon.
— bikermama
September 14, 2008
OMG, girl, 54 pounds is GREAT! Don't be so hard on yourself. Make sure
you're getting enough fluids and exercise. At your time frame, I had
"only" lost 40 pounds but now, 10 months out, I am less than 10
pounds away from goal. Be patient with yourself. As far as the hunger,
it's probably "head hunger" and you are doing the right things to
combat it. Try getting some Sugar Free Lifesavers and see if they help.
Sometimes have a "mouth fidget" can combat the head hunger. Good
Luck!
— Shirley D.
September 14, 2008
Drinking liquids will NOT stretch your pouch. According to my surgeon, this
is a common misconception. Fluids will drain out of your pouch within a few
minutes of drinking. Daily exercise of some sort is needed too. Sweets
should be avoided. I used Stevia for sweetening in coffee or oatmeal or on
strawberies. You are almost at the end of you honeymoon period, where wt
loss is the easiest. I'd suggest you find a local WLS support group and
attend regular meetings. They've helped me a lot in my 155 pound wt loss.
DAVE
— Dave Chambers
September 15, 2008
I too am a slow loser. Try adding 100-200 extra calories for a couple of
days (protein, of course). It works for me as a stall blaster.
Good luck.
— [Deactivated Member]
September 15, 2008
while i dont have the time in from surgery that you have (I am only a week
out) remember you maybe losing weight and replacing it with lean muscle
mass. so while the scale shows no improvement you may in fact be doing just
great. dont get down on yourself find a support group and talk to them. You
have come a LONG way and can do it giving up now is not the answer you can
do it we are all behind you.
— jeffinMI
September 15, 2008
Since your Plateau has been 8 weeks in duration; you really need to call,
or better yet, have a face-to-face follow up visit with your surgeon to
discuss the matter with him.
— Gina S.
September 15, 2008
Im about 5 1/2 months post-op also and I feel the same way sometimes. Im
down about 65 pounds and I haven't lost anything for about 3 weeks. People
tell me it still looks like I'm losing but the scale hasn't really moved,
but I can get in a smaller size shirt and jeans. I guess I'm just losing
inches because I'm consuming less than 900 calories a day..Maybe I will add
more protien.
— mzlaneyj
September 15, 2008
Jennie - Don't get too discouraged. We all go through the plateaus. I had
a horribly long plateau! To get out of it, I first journaled what I was
eating for a few days. That gave me a better idea on the balance of
carbs/fat/protein. Turns out I was taking in way too many carbs (more than
I thought), and I wasn't very consistent about getting in the proper amount
of calories. I made a few changes to what I was eating, added back in
walks and the scale started moving again. Drinking fluids should not
stretch your pouch as it just moves right on through.
— gonnadoit
September 16, 2008
Another comment... As for the hunger, not getting enough sleep and protein
and getting in too many carbs can cause cravings. Lack of sleep or protein
causes your body to crave things to give you energy. Eating simple carbs
causes you to crave more simple carbs. If you are eating carbs, stick to
the complex carbs (veggies and fruit versus crackers, cereals, etc.).
— gonnadoit
September 16, 2008
Jennie,
I have been on a stall for over a month. I know what you are going through.
I keep telling myself that I am so close to goal that is why my body is
taking a break. It is frustrating to not see any movement in the scale for
so long. I just wanted you to know you are not the only one. Seems like
there are a lot of us that stall out around this time. I have to believe
that our bodies will catch up and we will start losing again. Good Luck!
— Kelly P.
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