Question:
Has anyone that has had the VBG surgery and has hit a plateau?

I am 11 months post-op and have only lost 58 pounds. I was weighing 248 and I now weigh 190. Is this all I should be expected to lose???? Is anyone going through the same thing with the VBG surgery?    — P F. (posted on February 8, 2005)

February 8, 2005
If you haven't already, check out the VBG Forum here. You should also turn to the following Yahoo group for support: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/VBGersSupport/ Good luck.
   — Kay B.

February 8, 2005
I had the VBG 9/17/04. I started at 356 and have lost 76# so far. My weightloss has slowed considerably in the past few weeks and over the week of the holidays I did not lose any weight at all. My best advice to you is exercise. Exercise should get you losing again if you aren't exercising currently. Sometimes all the body needs is a change to break a plateau. Just remember you can continue to lose for 12-24 months just like an RNY patient. Good luck to you! Hugs, Sara
   — Sara A