Plateau

OK, I know this is something that's probably been posted to death on the main boards, but I wondered if there are any others out there who are at 5+ months post op and have hit a plateau? My hair has finally stopped falling out, I'm able to complete a full 45-minute aerobic and toning exercise session with no problems or discomfort, I've lost 82 pounds from 322 to 240 and am now a tight 2X. I feel I should be much further along, and now, for the last 4 weeks, I'm plateauing at 240. Anyone else experiencing something like this?

Deana, My surgery was 7/17. My weight loss had really slowed down in November and then right before Christmas it picked back up. I am at another slow period, but I am not fretting over it (like I would have been prior to the surgery!) I know I will lose it again. I talked to some other post ops and they said to expect anywhere from a 5-8 pound loss each month after 5 months. Now, I know that everyone is not the same, but that gave me some hope. I am currently 7 lbs away from the century club (I have lost 93). I am feeling so much better about my self and know that is what is important. Plus, I look at it this way - before I had 140 pounds to lose and in my head that was not even imaginable. If I happened to stop loosing at this point (which I know I won't) I only have 47 more pounds to lose and I know I can do that on my own! Hang in there - you are doing a great job! You will get there!

Deana said it so great. I just wanted to back her words of encouragement up. Look at how far you have come. It will happen. Try and boost the exercise program a little. You are doing great. You will succeed. Don't get discouraged!!