Plateau after 1 month?

I am sure this question has been asked many times but here it goes... I had my surgery on 12/1 and went from 233 to 204/205 keeps fluctuating but for at least a week, I have lost nothing!! I work at the Y and have been working out to hopefully speed things up. I keep reminding myself that I have lost 28 lbs in a months time and its ok to slow down but in the back of my mind I keep worrying that I am doing something wrong and this is it for me. I even said to my mother boy I hope I didnt do all of this to lose 30 lbs! I also worry that I can eat more than I should, yesterday I had a small Wendy Chili (trying to up the protein) and although it was not a full container, I could and did eat the whole thing! Now I keep telling myself that before I would have had a Biggie Chili and Fries and biggie drink which is no doubt how I got to be a biggie!! Is there something wrong with me that I can eat this much? Just need some words of wisdom and encouragement. Happy New Year Thanks Elaine

Hey Elaine, I too have been on a plateau. I had surgery on 11/18 and have lost 28 pounds so far. I know that I have lost some inches too, cause I can tell it in my clothes. But I have not lost anything for the last 2 weeks!! Lately I have not been able to get anything in on some days and others I could eat a whole lean quisine meal!! I am still having problems getting enough protein in too. I guess I will have to pray for you and me and all the others out there who are having problems too. Take care. Cathy -28

Elaine, Plateau do and will keep happening. Do NOT get discouraged.... But I am surprised you were able to eat the whole chili only a month out. Drink more water....more water....more water. Don't worry the pounds will melt away. Good Luck Terese -130 8-19-03