Hi everyone, you all...

Hi everyone, you all have done great, I actually had WLS on 10/31/06, I started out at 310 currently at 195 still want to loose another 40lbs . But I have a question for you guys who are a little further out than me. I have hit a plateau, that has lasted for 5 months. (am I done)? Has this happened to either of you?. And if so how long did it last. Despartely looking for help.. Thanks renee c.

Renee, congratulations on your weight loss! You have been in a stall ( plateau) that has lasted 5 months, but you had a 115lb loss in the first 12 months. My suggestion to you would be to start a food journal if you are not already doing so. I use an online free site called spark people.com . It will show you if you are eating correctly, getting in enough or too much. After you track for a while it should help you see where you could make some changes to start that weight loss moving again. It will be slow now, but can be done. Remember protien first, strive for 80-100 grams per day. Then vegatables, fruit and whole grain foods. Stay away form processed foods, starches and sugars. Make sure you are getting in enough water/sugar free beverages, if you are drinking with meals, go back to the beginning. Stop drinking 30 minutes before eating and wait at least 30 minutes after to keep your pouch full longer. If you are not exercising try to begin now, find something you can do on a regualr basis. The honeymoon period is probably over for you but that doesn't mean you can't continue losing more weight, it will just take a little more effort. If you want to share your progress why don't you check out the weightloss graduates board. You will get a lot of support and advice to help you along at this stage of your journey. There are quite a few of us struggling with losing and maintaining and post on the accountability thread on that board, check it out. All the best Sher