Question:
I'm so depressed. I'm 4 weeks post-op and Have been on a
plateau for about 10 days. I know this is normal but it's really discouraging. I'm getting all my protien, water and I'm walking 3 times a day. How long does a plateau last? Any Ideas to move things along? I don't mean to whine, I'm really blessed to be able to have this surgery, just really frustrated. — Alison N. (posted on April 8, 2002)
April 8, 2002
Dont be to discouraged. What you need to do is take a closer look at what
you are eating. Be careful of the hidden carbs. My rule is if it had a
mother then you can eat it. So try to stick to real animal protein. Dont go
for the veggie protein. For me it was groung turkey mixed with salsa, taco
seasoning, and cheese. It is easy to eat. Vary low on carbs and taste
great. Feel free to email me if you need. I have made other recipes that
help me and are easy to eat.
— Richard M.
April 8, 2002
It can be discouraging, but you may still be loosing fat even if you are
not loosing weight. If you got dehydrated at all during the first week or
two, you may have lost a lot of water weight that now that you are
rehydrating, is making your scales an inaccurate measurement of your
success. Try fitting on some old clothes. I am only 5 weeks out and got a
little bit discouraged because I didn't loose as much as I thought I should
during the 4th week. But I tried on some old clothes that were getting
really tight, and it was amazing how loose they had gotten in only 4 weeks.
I also compared a picture of me right before surgery with one my wife took
last week, and I was amazed at how much noticeable weight was coming off
and how much better I am already starting to feel.
Keep up the good work and soon the weight will start coming off again.
— Dell H.
April 9, 2002
I am 9 weeks post op and lost alot in the beginning and became really
dehydrated. I stopped losing at 5 weeks and remained at that weight for 3
weeks! I am now very hydrated and just started losing again! FINALLY!
During the three week plateau I continued to lose inches. I do believe my
body was just rehydrating and catching up with my loss. There is still hope
for you! Good luck!
— elifritz
April 9, 2002
Alison, put the scale away! I am 3.5 wks post op and have had to do the
same thing. Keep doing what you know is the right thing to do. Your body
doesn't want to give up the fat, same as my body. But it WILL lose the
battle eventually. So make yourself put the scale away or commit to only
weighing once a week. Otherwise, you will worry yourself into a frenzie!
— Robby E.
April 9, 2002
Alison, I did the same thing as you. I went on a plateau for about 7 days.
Looking back, during those 7 days, I was somewhat dehydrated and was
walking like a wild person during that time. And when I took my
measurements the next week, I'd lost 10 inches! No weight, but 10 inches!
I'm rehydrated now (the inches didn't come back) and losing again (slowly -
about 5 lbs a week if I'm walking). Stay patient and keep walking. And
take your measurements - they can really boost your confidence. Kathy
— Katy B.
April 9, 2002
Don't do it anymore. Scales aren't your best friend. I am 3 weeks post-op
and I have decided to only weigh myself once a month. I really want to pay
attention to the changes in my body and not base my feelings on what the
scale tells me. Now I am one of these that will probably be a size 4 and
still weighing 150 pounds. The scale and my physical self has never seemed
to line up. You are doing all of the right things - you will see rewards
soon.
— Yvette W.
April 10, 2002
Alison,
I am 8 weeks out and had my first plateau at 3 weeks. It lasted for 10
days!! A few days later I had another one for 7 days-then I had a week
where the weight went up one day, down the next, and repeated itself. I
think it is just the bodies way of trying to adjust to this huge change.
Remember just a short time a go we were shoveling in the fast food and
sugars as fast as we could. Now we eat tiny meals, healthy foods, lots of
water..the body is just trying to catch up. My advice to get it going
again, increase your water, boost your protein (add a shake), walk one more
day, cut down on carbs, and I think you'll see it move again.
— Cindy R.
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