Question:
I had surgery 4 weeks ago. The first 3 weeks I lost 22 lbs. but this last
week I didn't lose any! I'm very discouraged. I eat very little. I drink most of my water and walk 30 min.a day. It's way too soon for my weight loss to slow down. What more can I do? — [Anonymous] (posted on October 27, 1999)
October 27, 1999
What more can you do? BE PATIENT!!! Yup, it's hard. Like you, I started
hitting plateaus almost immediately. Nothing for a week....then one day
you're on the scale and down 4 pounds. You'll see. Keep drinking your
water, get enough protein, and exercise however you can, and the weight
will continue to come off. Good luck! Jaye Carl, open proximal RNY
7-29-99, 68 pounds gone forever, and sitting on a plateau right now!
— Jaye C.
October 27, 1999
I too was a little discouraged in the 5th week. I didn't lose a pound but
the 6th week I am down 9 pounds. Your body needs to adjust. I have lost
40 in 6 weeks. Keep exercising and drink that water. I look forward to
everyday wether I lose or not. I try to weigh once a week.
— JoAnn L.
October 27, 1999
What is your source of protein? Were you told to avoid sugars? Are you
eating solids yet? And how much water are you getting? You said lots, but
how lots?
— vitalady
October 27, 1999
My surgery was 5 weeks ago today! I am having the same experience. I lost
steadily the first 3 weeks and then stopped. I have not eaten any
differently either. I am still on pureed food. But this week (week 5) I
noticed a 2 lb. loss. I have been advised by a friend who lost a lot of
weight years ago to throw out the scale, watch what I eat, exercise (I
still can't much due to arthritis pain) and drink my water. I know she is
right, but I don't think I can get rid of the scale until I am at goal or
at least close. I do not weight more than once a week though. Keep up the
good work, it will come off.
— Dot W.
October 27, 1999
Remain calm. Weight loss will continue. Eat the protein first at every
meal
and dont drink any high calorie liquids like heavy soups or ice cream, etc.
— Bruce B.
October 28, 1999
I am having the same problem! I am 5 weeks postop and have lost about 32
lbs., but I lost 27 of that in the first 3 weeks. I have only lost 5 lbs
the last 2 weeks and am also fighting not to get discouraged. I weigh
every day (can't help myself) and some days am upset to see a one or two lb
gain from the day before! I am trying to be patient...I will lose this
weight eventually! Good luck to you and thanks for helping me feel like
I'm not the only one struggling.
— Cheryl W.
May 7, 2001
also am into my 4th week and I hit a stand still. I know that the weight
will come off but after going through the surgery and all you want
something to show for it! I lost 24 the first 3 weeks and nothing the 4th
BUMMER! But there isn't a whole lot you can do about it except drink the
water and up the protien! Good Luck
— colette W.
May 7, 2001
Man alive, can I ever relate. At my 9 day post op appointment I had lost
11 pounds. Since then I have lost a whopping 9 more. I am 2 days shy of 6
weeks with a total weight loss of 20 pounds. I have confirmed with my
doctor that I am eating everything I should be and doing everything right
but I am a slow loser. It will come off, I know it will but I get very
impatient at times waiting for it to show on the scales. However, my
clothes are falling off of me so I know I am losing inches.
— smummert
September 28, 2002
I am right there with you !! I am going into week 5 I have lost 39lbs but
it all came off the first three weeks Then BAM a halt I have lost inchs
however I need to throw out the scale and just stay focused I know I am
getting discouraged even though I have lost three dress sizes Whats wrong
with me!!! I had the AGB so Im calling to see about a fill on Monday or to
see about what Im doing or not doing
— Kathy C.
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