Question:
have only lost 25 pounds
Well I have been doing pretty good but I do have a question for yall. I am 4 weeks post op and have only lost 25 pounds. with no loss in the last few days I am not sure what is going on if I am doing something wrong or what. Here is what I ate yesterday for example maybe yall could look at it and give me some clues. Am- 1/2 cup of deli ham protien shake lunch-1/2 cup boiled chicken 1tbsp of pasta snack 1/4 a piece of string cheese supper- 1/2 a cup of pinto beans smushed I get 64 oz of water a day and exersize to richard simmons 5 times a week. Thanks amy in texas — Amy P. (posted on October 31, 2002)
October 30, 2002
You are having your first plateau. I tell all the patients in our program
that they will basically hit a brick wall sometime within the first 6
weeks. Your body is simply reacting to all the major changes - you've had
a big surgery, you've DRASTICALLY reduced the fuel you're consuming, etc.
and your body simply has to catch up. Your food choices look fine to me.
I'd say just keep up the good work and in a few days your body will give up
it's fight to hang on to the weight and the scale will start moving again.
Congrats on a very good loss. Hang in there - I think you're doing GREAT!
— ronascott
October 30, 2002
I don't know what kind of surgery you had, but if you had an RNY, I'm kind
of amazed that you can already eat 1/2 c. (4 oz.) I was only able to eat
1-2 oz. for the first few months, then slowly have gone upward about 1
oz./month until I reached about 8 oz. total. Are you sure you don't have a
staple-line disruption or something?
— Terissa R.
October 30, 2002
Amy, I think you are doing fine....I was eating that much at 1 month, I
dont think you have a staple line disruption or anything....(the previous
poster told me the same thing when I posted one month post-op)....I am 2
1/2 months post op and eat between 600-900 calories a day with 60-90g of
protein. I am down 50lbs. Some people on here still think that if you are
eating solid food, you must be doing something wrong. You have to eat to
live and youhave to eat to LOSE! Good Luck. (If all else fails, ask your
dtr or your RD)
— heathercross
October 30, 2002
I agree with Heather and Rona...you're doing great, right on target, and
there's nothing wrong with your eating. Don't let anyone scare you with
comments about a staple line disruption. Just keep on doing what you're
doing, and that plateau will break. It's all very normal.
— Leslie F.
October 31, 2002
Amy, I hit my first plateau from weeks 5-7 post-op. I know it's
frustrating but be patient and it will pass. Soon you will feel great!
:o)
— Jennifer A.
October 31, 2002
I am 5 weeks post - op today and I only lost 2 pounds last week, the past 2
weeks before were 6 and the first week was 14! I am not too worried about
it because I know more will come off. Don't fret! :o)
— Debbie W.
October 31, 2002
Amy, just wanted to let you know you're not alone. I'm 6 weeks post-op as
of yesterday and I've only lost 28 lbs. It seems to be coming off pretty
slow, and I am stepping on the scale everyday. But, even though I weigh
everyday, I keep in mind that I'm not going to see a change everyday. Just
remember that we do have a long way to go and don't get too caught up in
the "I want the weight off yesterday" thinking. Good luck to
you!!
— Willette L.
October 31, 2002
i love to read these posts about how you "only" lost 25 pounds in
4 weeks. that is awesome. do you realize how much weight 25 pounds is and
to lose it in 4 months? imagine carrying around 5 5-lb bags of sugar 24
hours a day, could you do it? NO!!! yet that's how much weight you've lost.
keep up the excellent work...open rny 5-2-02 -97 1/2 pounds.
— candymom64
October 31, 2002
I lost 25 pounds the first month. I am now almost 5 months and I have lost
76 pounds. SOme people lose a ton in the first month, but it can slow
quickly. Mine has been steady still. I usually go 2 weeks without losing
anything and then I will lose like 10 pounds in 2 weeks. Dont be
discouraged at all. It sounds like you're doing great!!
— emilyfink
November 2, 2002
Amy, sounds like you are doing fine. At 4 weeks I had lost 32 pounds, only
a few pounds more than you, and I started with a higher BMI. Now, at only
8.5 months post-op I am down 140 pounds and only about 15 to go before I
reach my personal goal. Just keep eating your protein, drinking your
water, getting exercise, and don't graze and you will see success. I think
it's normal to get down and a little depressed at your stage. Best wishes
and Congratulations!!!
— PaulaM
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