Question:
almost 2 1/2 weeks and no weightloss?
I am 6weeks post op. I can eat everything!!! I eat very little, I even weight my food. I drink plenty of water but I am at a stand still. Is this Normal? I am getting frustrated and ready to cry!!! HELLLLLP? — Stacey F. (posted on March 25, 2002)
March 25, 2002
At 3 weeks post op I experienced my first plateau that lasted for 3 weeks.
This is VERY common. We lose a substantial amount of weight in the first
few weeks after surgery then our bodies put on the brakes and say
"Wait a minute! What's going on here? I think I'm starving!"
You are very normal. Sometimes increasing your protein intake and even
increasing your calories a bit can break a plateau. Don't worry - you're
doing fine! Best wishes to you!
— ronascott
March 25, 2002
I am 3mo post op and I had hit a plateau for about 2 or 3 weeks and I
weighed 232, you have to stay off that scale, it will drive you crazy. When
I first weighed I was at 228 from 245. Then I went back 2 weeks later and
weighed again. I said what in the world is going on. I never got back on
the scale again until I went to the Dr.. I weighed in at 215. So stay away
from the scale. I am going to get a scale this week, but I will only weigh
once a month, atleast I'll try. I hope this helps.
— Stephanie W.
March 25, 2002
You are doing FINE! It is normal for your body to go through an adjustment
period- think of what you've put it through. One question... Are you
getting enough calories in? If you don't get 800-900 cals in, your body
will think it's in the desert somewhere starving, and it stops burning
calories for self-protection. I would just advise that you make sure you
have enough calories. Also the regular water, exercise, etc. I usually lose
in spurts, about when I get frustrated at no loss, I will lose 3 or 4
pounds. You can do it, don't get discouraged! Good Luck!!
— Angela B.
March 25, 2002
I was on a plateau for 3 weeks and all of a sudden dropped 10 pounds in the
last 7 days. It happens. It totally sucks but it happens and we have to be
patient. I just ate whatever I wanted and didn't hop on the scale daily
like I usually do so I could keep my sanity until the weight decided that
it wanted to come off. Do something to jolt your body into action again. If
you don't exercise, then start. If you do, slow it down for a while or
speed it up. I was working out five days a week until two weeks ago when I
came down with a NASTY cold. As soon as I stopped working out, I lost
weight, GO FIGURE!
— vbenedict0208
March 25, 2002
My doc "fussed" at me when he knew I was eating little. He said
"in order to lose weight, you MUST eat to keep your metabolish
going." He said not to worry about calories, but to eat every 3-4
hours. Not sweets or fats, of course, but lots of protein, water, veggies
and fruits. Good luck!
— Betty Todd
March 25, 2002
Lee C, I missed about 5 days of exercise and broke a plateau, too. I wonder
why it happens like that? It's weird, I'm sure someone will have an answer
for that. (TEHE) Good excuse to have a few days off from exercise. LOL (too
bad I work at a gym now, LOL) Donna in AL
— Donna S. C.
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