Question:
Has anyone had a plateau at 3 months and if so, how did you break it?
Hi: I was wondering if anyone else is having or had a plateau at three months post op. I have lost 50 lbs so far (20 in the first 10 days) and had a plateau at 2-3 weeks out. It lasted 3 weeks or so and then broke. I lost consistenly but about two weeks ago it stopped. I was wondering if this was normal. I also was wondering what kind of food do most of you eat. I have been eating mainly what I have been cooking for my family but having small portions and very little of the starches. (i.e. I have made low fat beef stroganoff and chicken franchaise). Should I be eating more plain/bland foods. I get so afraid that I wont make my goal weight. Also, have any of you found that the less weight you have to lose the slower it comes off? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! Maryann — MaryannC (posted on February 25, 2004)
February 25, 2004
Maryann- Many of us (who are your neighbors from the Norwalk Hospital
program) have been able to avoid long plateaus by following a simplified
version of the Atkins Induction Phase Diet for about 3 days. By increasing
protein to at least 80 grams a day and decreasing daily carb intake to no
more than 20 grams for those three days, slow weight loss is sped up.
After that, you just need to determine the amount of carbohydrate your body
can withstand and still lose weight (everyone is different in this regard--
for me, it is about 45-50 grams of carb).
— SteveColarossi
February 25, 2004
I hit a plateau between 3 and 4 months. I knew it was just my body
adjusting so I put away the scale and only got on it once a week. I also
increased my activity level, but for hte most part I just waited it out.
It took almost 3 weeks, but it picked up again at the same pace I was
losing before. Just hang in there and give your body time to reassess
itself.
— beeda
February 25, 2004
Increase your daily exercise by 1/2 hour a day.
— mrsmyranow
February 25, 2004
I hit a plateau at 3 months and it lasted for almost a month but when I
started dropping again, it came off quickly. It took me 9 months to lose
100 lbs. but, in some ways, I'm really glad I've lost slowly. In the end,
it doesn't really matter. I've lost the weight and that's all that I care
about. It's gonna keep coming off you, just be patient!
— [Deactivated Member]
February 25, 2004
I am 3 months post op as of yesterday and I saw my surgeon today for a 3
month check up. I have lost 46 lbs which equals 34% of my excessive body
weight. I have hit a plateau too at 3 months but I am not too worried, it
will break and I will start losing again. My surgeon said I was doing great
and my weight loss is great and to expect plateaus and then weight loss
more often now.
— KittyKatt
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