Bad Plateaus

HI everyone. I am about 10 1/2 months out. I am down 106 lbs. Went from 312 to 206. I know that is good and I know I could not have done that with out surgery. My problem is that I will loose a few puonds then nothing for 2 months. My personal goal is to be between 130 and 140. It seems so far away and it seems like it isnt going to happen. Is anyone else going thru this also and how can I stop these plateaus?!? Thanks

Desiree Ann, It sure does slow down, huh. It's hard. You know you ARE greatful and should be for ONE HUNDRED or so pounds. I started at 351 on December 13, 2002 and am down to 235 - that's 116. Some patients lighter than me lost that in the first six months. So, it's hard not to compare and want more faster. I diet as good post-judgment as I did before surgery. The surgery has been a great tool to keep my portion and my sugars down... but I still want to eat too much for my new little tummy, I want to eat the wrong things and I find myself battling GRAZING. A plateau is normal as the body adjusts. It's a good thing in some ways... but to keep losing weight, it comes down to the same diet techniques. Increasing or even "starting" exercise. And looking at calorie intake and quality intake. Protein in a first and a must. Fish and lighter meats are best. Veggies and fruit for their quality. Minimum carbohyrdates of any kind. I don't know if you already knew this and just wanted support... so write me if you'd like to talk more. GOOD LUCK! Kristy Marshall Dayton, Ohio

Hey Des, glad Im not the only one going through this. My 1 year mark will be December 30th I have gone from 286 to 167. I have lost between 115-120 pds (the scale had not moved in over 3 mths)!! I feel great, I look Great, but I still get discouraged! In due time it will still come off. I have spoke to people that are 2 years out and are still gradually losing wt. Stand up tall and be proud of your accomplishments you have made so far!

Hi Desiree, I know exactly what you are saying, I had a plateau althrough my wl journey, but I remember one that stayed so long I felt my losing weight was finally over. It had stayed 42 days. grrrrrrr LOL and then out of the blue my losing started again. I just continued to focus and not give up.I had open rny 12/6/02 and my start wt was 400 lbs I have loss 154 lbs so far, putting me at 246 lbs. I'm not worried about not losing anymore. I have enough positive thinking to know I will do this.

Oh how I hate the plateau I'm on! I've been on this one for about 3mos now! I had my surgery 12/17/02 and I weighed 489lbs. I am now at 298, but I have approximately 135lbs more to go and I feel like it's never gonna happen. I know that logically if I adhere to my exercise program and watch my eating, it should come off, but I'm impatient for that goal weight. I am grateful for the strides I've made up to this point and appreciate everyday how much better my life is and how much more I'm able to do, but this plateau is driving me nuts and frustrating me!! Thanks all of you!

Hi Dee, hang in there you will loss your wt, take one day at a time. don't focus at the goal line. focus on where your at and how well you have done. I was 400 lbs and knew it would be a long journey, I have had no complications and have 50 more lbs to go. I tell ya, it's the hardest of my whole journey. everything has slowed and I have to fight for every wt loss. I will not give up. Hope you continue to do well, we can do this. hang in there hon. **Hugs** open rny 17th month 400 lbs -208 lbs todays wt 192 lbs