Question:
3 weeks out....stuck
I lost 23 pounds in the first week after surgery...then the past 2 weeks i've stayed the same? Any suggestions...im eating high protein foods...like beans, cheese, and drinking my water...i am at a loss for words..any help out there? — Eugenia K. (posted on September 3, 2003)
September 3, 2003
I wish I could go to the home of every WLS postop and BURN their scales!!
Please put yours away, do waht you are supposed to do--just like you're
doing--and have a little faith. You've lost 23 lbs in 3 weeks. That's a
lot, and if today had been your first weigh-in you'd be thrilled, wouldn't
you? :-) Plateaus are normal, but I'm almost 15 months out and don't know
if I've ever had any...because I only weigh once a month. There may even
have been times when I gained a pound or 2, but it was all in blissful
ignorance. My clothes keep getting looser, and that is the most joyful way
to keep track, trust me!
— Chris T.
September 3, 2003
TOTALLY happened to me. I was freaking out and very discouraged. You're
already dealing with so much emotional stress post op that it's hard not to
see results for an extended period of time. I started weighing myself ONLY
once a week, and tried to increase my water. You might also increase or
vary your excercise a little bit. Honestly though I don't think it was
anything I did - the plateau just broke itself after about 2 weeks, and now
I'm losing 3 to 5 pounds per week without even trying. Don't worry - it
will pass. I'm exactly 2 months out now and have lost 42 pounds. Not
spectacular, but I was a lightweight to begin with so I'm happy with the
pace. Once your clothes start falling off you and people start
complimenting you, it will all be worth it - I promise! Don't worry!!!
— Tiffany J.
September 3, 2003
I am glad to see I am not the only one that did great the first 2 weeks
then platued. I stayed positive and did manage to lose 10 more pounds in
the next 5 weeks. I KNOW it will happen, it is just a matter of time. I am
now 7 weeks post op and till I hit the 5 week mark I felt terrible!!! Once
I found a good protein drink everything changed. I am very shocked at what
protein can do for a person. Good luck, just remember it will happen!
— TheresaC
September 3, 2003
WOW I'm SO GLAD you guys posted all this positive stuff. I'm 16 days out
and -25 lbs. But haven't lost anything in like 4 days, and today am
actually +1.5-2lbs. I'm so glad this is normal!! Thanks to all of you!!
PS I'm asking hubby to move the scale into an undisclosed location. I cant
leave the bathroom without weighing.
— kathy B.
September 3, 2003
I weigh my self 4 to 5 times a day its a sickening obsession so i wont go
there but I can tell you I went from wee 3 to week 8 with no loss thats 5
whole weeks it was awful then all of a suden I lost 7 pounds in one week
then gained 3 back all i can say is keep positive and keep busy it will
happed patience is a virtue
— Monica T.
September 3, 2003
It is quite common to hit a 3 week plateau, I think due to starvation mode.
It does pass. I hit it also but I'm almost 4 months out and have lost 80
lbs.
— Happy I.
Click Here to Return