Question:
Has anyone gone three weeks without a weight loss

I am 4.5 months post op Ryn. I have lost about 65lbs so far, but the last three weeks Ihave had no weight loss. Has anyone else had this happen. Will I start to lose agan? Any suggestions to get my weight to start drpping again?    — Candy I. (posted on April 12, 2000)

April 12, 2000
I had a three week plateu just a month after the surgery. I have been on a plateau now nearly 6 weeks. I am just 5 months post op. Losing just 52 lbs. since surgery plus 12 pounds before surgery (64 lbs. total). The surgeon wants to tell me that I ONLY had 100 lbs. to lose, so the process would appear slower than someone who has comparatively 200 or more to lose. It gets very discouraging does it not?
   — Connie H.

April 12, 2000
Candy, this is very normal. Do not get frusterated!!! Keep walking and drinking lots of water you will awake one day to notice additional pounds gone again. My advice and anyone that knows me or attends my support groups is to get rid of the scale all together. It just adds extra grief to you just like in this situation. Have one scale that you would weigh in monthly at. The gym, a support group, a doctor's office but only do it once a month. Having lost 15# in a month compared to a pound here and there is a much bigger surprise. Also it gives you the chance to judge your weightloss by your clothes. One day the jeans fit comfy the next they are falling off. The scale will never do anything but bring you down. Julie
   — Julie H.

April 12, 2000
Sounds like you are on a plateau. I just got off mine last month. For the month of Feb I was lucky to loose 4 pounds. Then last month I lost 10 lbs. I watched very closely what I ate. I stopped snacking, and ate only 3X a day. I made sure to get my vitamins, water and protein. Then I did fun activities so that I was exercising (ie roller skating). It seemed to help get the weight loss going again. I wish you good success. ~Sue Ann~
   — sue ann A.

April 12, 2000
HI! On the message board today - Carin Sutton told about how her doctor said to think of your weight loss in terms of percentages! She had lost 25% of her weight in 8 weeks. I have lost 25% of mine in 6 weeks. Both of us were feeling discouraged about slow loss - but so much depends on the amount of weight you need to lose. I also love the answers about getting rid of the scale and only weighing monthly now. I think I will drive to my doctor's office today and use his scale and then go monthly after that. My scale at home has been driving me crazy! I am going to post a question about percentage of weight loss.... watch for that! Hope this brings you smiles! Love,
   — Shar /.

April 12, 2000
Candy,I have not had my surgery yet,but I know from past experience that the scales can be your biggest enemy. I used to weigh before I wen to the bathroom, after I went, before I took my clothes off to shower, after I took them off, after I got out of the shower and anytime in between. I was playing all kinds of games with my mind. Soooo, I gave my scales away.I now only get weighed at the doctor's office. My cardiologist told me not to buy any scales, just to come by his office to weigh after my surgery. I have not decied if I will weigh by-weekly or monthly. But it will not be everyday and not every week. I have "hung up" on a number before but as long as you don't start gaining, the pounds will fall off one day. God luck and keep up the good work. I know my day will come and I will be crying for help too.
   — Debra M.

April 12, 2000
Oh yes! I have, twice. Once at 4 weeks and again at 8 weeks. This is just your body "catching up" with it's self. When you lose weight, you are losing all kinds of things, not just fat. You are losing hormones, liquids of all kinds, vitamins & minerals and tons more. Your body just needs time to catch up. You absolutely will begin to lose again. During these times, I pay real close attention to my exercise, what I eat and when I eat. I try not to eat anything after 6pm and drink lots of water. If I stop eating at 6 and drink another 32oz. mug of water, I feel great in the morning....This will pass...I promise! Take care....
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 12, 2000
Hey Candy: YES, YES, YES-- I have gone about 6 weeks without losing and then suddenly lost 5 lbs. I am at 6 1/2 months and the weight loss has slowed down considerably. I think the post below about percentages is a great way to look at it. I have lost 75% of my weight in 6 1/2 months!!! That is not too bad!! All the advice you got below is great, I just wanted you to know you are not alone. Good luck!!
   — Dot W.

April 12, 2000
Many times, Candy. Many, many times. My first plateau occured at about 3 weeks post-op. I've been having them ever since. They do end! Drink some extra water, walk a little more, and try and work in a little more protein. Good luck!
   — Jaye C.

April 12, 2000
Hi. My loss has slowed to almost a stop at 4 mos. out also. Drink your water - exercise! Those are the best tips I have. I was stuck for two weeks, then lost 1 1/2 lbs. Not the 7 - 10 lbs losses I am used to. Just remember two things are happening - your body is catching up and if you are using weights you might be building muscle. These are both good things - if your clothes continue to get loose you are doing fine and the next drop will happen soon.
   — Marjie W.

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