Question:
What is the longest plateau anyone has been on?
On Sept 24 and as of today Oct 22 I weigh the same. This is very very frustrating. I have tried everything I can think of to break my plateau. I am 6 1/2 months postop. I had a plateau of 2 weeks before but this is unbearable. I'm beginning to think I will not lose anymore and I will be stuck at just 87 pds lost. I've been going into fitday.com and checking my calorie intake I am averaging 1000-1200 and 80 grams of protein. I drink at least 48-60 oz of water each day. I drink no diet sodas, I eat no sweets and bread. I was eating mixed nuts and porkrinds I have cut those out completely in the last 2 weeks. As far as exercise I try to walk at least a couple of times per week. I need some input to keep me motivated and to guide me somehow. Help.... — susan V. (posted on October 22, 2001)
October 22, 2001
Trying taking body measurements....I'll bet anything that even
if you haven't lost pounds...you have lost inches. That's how
my weight loss went in the first year. I'd have prolonged plateaus
in which the scale wouldn't budge...but...I'd still lose inches.
My longest plateau was about 7 weeks...it was extremely frustrating.
It was weird, I lost nothing for 7 weeks. Then I lost 24 pounds in
the next three weeks...I see-sawed like that for the whole 110lbs.
Take it easy on your self...and don't live by the scale.
— [Anonymous]
October 22, 2001
4 weeks is the longest plateaus I've had (notice I said plateauS). I lost
all my weight with 3 and 4 week plateaus. Don't worry and DO take your
measurements. You'll be pleasantly surprised, I'm sure! Don't give up.
— Cindy H.
October 22, 2001
I heard that when you are losing inches you are not losing pounds and when
you are losing pounds you are not losing inches. So far that seems to be
pretty true for me. My cloths sizes and measurments change more while I am
at a plateau.
— Tawnya R.
October 22, 2001
I plateaud for 4 weeks after being 4 weeks post-op, then for two weeks at 6
months post-op. My longest plateau lasted 3 months, from my one year
anniversary. It was awful, and I knew I wouldn't lose more. Guess what, I
did. Keep eating right, pump up your exercise if you can, and it will come
off in time. Easy for me to say now at 18 months post-op, I know, but it
will happen.
— [Deactivated Member]
October 22, 2001
I just broke my longest plateau. Six weeks! The only way I got through it
was to no longer think about my weight. At 10 months out, I have lost 93
pounds as of this morning, but up unitl today, I had been gaining and
losing the same 4 pounds. I just decided that even if I never lost another
pound (I'm still 25 pounds from my goal weight) I am still thrilled with
the results. I am healthier and happier than I was 10 months ago, and that
is good enough. I've decided to enjoy my new life now, not wait unitl I
lose another 25 pounds. I didn't have this surgery to obsess about weight
loss. When I actually got this through my head, suddenly the scale moved
down almost 7 pounds! I couldn't believe it. I think getting through
plateaus is about your state of mind. Try taking measurements. That is
usually a pleasant surprise. Also, if it becomes necessary, THROW AWAY THE
DAMN SCALE! If you don't worry about every pound, it is much easier to deal
with. This is all just my experience, but I hope this can help. Good luck!
— Maria H.
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