1st Plateau Anyone?

OK.. I have lost 38 lbs in the first 2 1/2 weeks but for the last several days. NOTHING.. UGH.I should be happy. I know it will happen. Just I want to see the scales move even if its a 1/2 lb a day or every other day. I have increased exercise - trying to Drink more water ( thats HARD ) I do the protein first rule..but.. Anyone else have this 1st plateau problem yet?

Yup, and they told me to dump the carbs and get back to meats and fruits.

WOW! You've lost an average of 15lbs per week. I'm losing an average of 5lbs per week. You're doing great! The weight will start coming off again in no time! Nancy 209/196/109

Hi Christie, You had surgery the same day as me and I have lost 10 pounds since. If you ask some of the long timers on here they will say you have not hit a plateau. I think they consider no loss for 4-6 weeks a plateau, it took us a while to get this way it will take some time to take the weight off. Before surgery i was in a weigh****chers at work program and the requirement was to lose 5 pounds in 10 weeks and the company would pay the fee, and sometimes that didn't happen!! If I lose 1 pound a week I will be happy because I know I couldn't have done it without this surgery!! Our bodies are a little stubborn at times too and we tend to hold water or hold onto what we have for fear of starvation, I am willing to bet that no loss for a while will turn into a significant loss down the road, hang in there !!! ~Jennifer

Hey Christie! I had my RNY on April 19th and I've lost 48 lbs since. I hit a plateau two days ago and haven't lost anything. I've been told alot of my weight loss is water retention and the weight loss while pick back up in a day or so. Don't get discouraged, keep up the great work!

Thanks for ya'lls replies... I needed the encouragement. Thanks again. Christie

That's interesting b/c I had my surgery the same day you did & haven't weighed at all. I won't know till I see my surgeon next week. While I can't say anything re: the plateau (I'm sure many others can help)maybe you'd want to think about weighing less often (1x/week)? This way you won't see every little fluctuation that occurs in normal day to day living. Best of luck, A _____________________________ April 11, 2005/Duodenal Switch Dr. Alfons Pomp New York City, New York

i agree it is hard to deal with. i had my surg on april 5th and i lost 8 pounds on the pre op diet and 18 pounds the first wk post op then i didnt lose any for the next 3 wks then a day before my month checkup i lost 2 pounds for a total of 28 pounds. i was so upset to only lose 2 pounds that 3 wks. heck i even gained a few pounds back and lost them again. i was told that was water weight gain but it killed me to see that on the scale. just keep up the good work and it will fall off is all i keep hearing but as you all know it is frustrating to hit the wall and not lose any. take care, dede

Thanks for your reply.. The best thing for me to remember is.. 1. I'm not alone, others know how I feel and yes they can relate. 2. Not to get on the scale every day! ( to keep my sanity) Thanks again, C

Christie, I had my surgery on April 19 and have only lost 20 pounds. 10 was water weight from what I gained in the hospital and 10 additional. So i would have to say 38 pounds is awsome. Just cut out carbs and increase protein and also try weighing yourself weekly or biweekly so you don't become obcessed with the scale. I threw my scale away for that reason. Don't worry, more fat will be melting before you know it!! Good luck Kristy