I can sure sympathise. I need knee replacement surgery so excersize is painful and having started at 367 I am now down to 225, but I had sure hoped for more. My first 70 lbs were the hardest and then in the middle of September I went on a 2 month plateau. UGH Well hang tough you wil make it, We all will

Dania, Your not alone. I had my surgery 12/31/02. To date I have lost 102lbs. I keep gaining and losing the same 3-4lbs it seems. The scale seemed to have come to a complete stop around the 9month mark. The only thing keeping me from going insane is my measurements. I take them monthly. I only lost 2lbs last month but in inches I lost 10 1/2. I believe that my exercising routine is to blame.....gaining muscle weight now. Keep up the good work and I hope we all break these nasty platues that seem to plague us. Take care! Kimberly Zick Lap RNY 12/31/02 286/184/???

I have plateaued out several times, give it a chance I didnt move for several months then all of a sudden I lost another 10 pounds. I would say after the 1st 60 pds or so I really struggled buts its gone now. It will be 1 year in December and I have went from 286 to 167. Keep up the good work and dont give up yet.

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!

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