Question:
Could I have hit a plateau at 5 weeks post-op?
I am 5 weeks post-op and have only lost 17 pounds. I am getting in protein at 50 grams a day. I am still following my nutritionists orders on eating. Is WLS not working for me? Or am I just a very slow loser? — Teresa S. (posted on August 7, 2003)
August 7, 2003
I hit my first plateau at two weeks out and it lasted three weeks. I hit
about one a month now. Right now I haven't lost any weight for about three
weeks.
— Delores S.
August 7, 2003
Some of us are just chronically slow losers. So much depends on age,
gender, previous dieting history, hormones, etc... I was 54 years old at
the time of my surgery over three years ago. I hit my first plateau at
three weeks, and experienced one at least once a month. However, I had
reached my goal weight by 14 months and have maintained it ever since.
Don't give up on the surgery....as long as you are following the
"rules" of adequate protein, lots of water, daily exercise, and
no junk foods, the surgery will not fail you! My best advice is to put the
scales in the closet and focus on the rapid changes that you will see in
the size of your clothes. Weighing daily...or even several times a
day...in the beginning just made me a crazy person. Concentrate on how
much better you are feeling and how rapidly you are cleaning out your
closet instead. Best wishes!
— Diana T.
August 7, 2003
I seem to hit plateaus about every 10 pounds. It is maddening. But I've
found that I can shorten their duration by upping my protein, water and
exercise and eating almost no carbs. So far that has worked well for me.
— MomBear2Cubs
August 7, 2003
I'm 7 weeks post-op and down 40 pounds and I seem to have hit a plateau.
I know I am losing in inches though!! Don't give up!! Hang in there!!
— Terri G.
August 7, 2003
I have consistantly hit a plateau about every 10 to 15 pounds. If I
exercise more and increase my water and protein intake they are shorter but
I really think that it is my bodys way of saying whoa, not too fast. It is
very frustrating though. Hang in there, it will come off eventually. It
didn't come on over night.
— ValorieG
August 7, 2003
hi, yes u can hit a plateau now. i hit one at week 4 and it lasted till
week 8. ive hit 4 in the last yr and each one lasted 4 weeks. hang in
there, ur doing great. im a slow loser, but ill take what ive lost. keep
in mind, when the scale aint moving the inches r. ive loat 107 lbs and 60
inches and im one yr post-op. im 30 lbs away from goal. u will get there
— amanda W.
August 8, 2003
I had my open RNY one month ago today and have lost 19 lbs but have been
stuck there for two weeks, be patient I have been told that it is just our
bodys ajusting to the weight loss
— Amy G.
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