Almost 2 Months Out & I am Fustrated!!!
I had my RNY surgery on 9/1 and have lost 38 pounds so far....I am happy about the weight I lost so far but I am fustrated because for the Month of October I have only lost about 2 pounds.
I have been keeping a food diary, working out 4 times a week, drinking water, eating sensible meals, and getting in my protein....I am just fustrated and ticked off that I am already at a plateau. I just feel so discourage that I have worked so hard to get this surgery only to lose a little and then plateau.
How can I get through this hump without going crazy?????
I have been keeping a food diary, working out 4 times a week, drinking water, eating sensible meals, and getting in my protein....I am just fustrated and ticked off that I am already at a plateau. I just feel so discourage that I have worked so hard to get this surgery only to lose a little and then plateau.
How can I get through this hump without going crazy?????
Don't beat yourself up! Remember muscle weighs more than fat so as your building muscle it may be harder to see the lbs move if at first. Keep doing what your doing and keep drinking plenty of water and make sure you aren't grazing! Eat meals and snacks only and not in between and it WILL start falling off!! Hang in there and I cant wait to see you post again to hear that you lost several lbs at once! It will happen!!
Hugs.
Ginger
Hugs.
Ginger
Starting Weight: 325; Pre Surgery Weight: 314
Breaking a Plateau This does happen and sometimes sooner for some than others. Perhaps some of these tips can help you.
I am almost 9 years out from surgery. Everyday, I think about what I am putting in my mouth. I know if I eat too much and don’t exercise I will gain weight. I AM LIKE EVERYONE ELSE (like people who have not had the surgery)!!!! So, many people have weight loss surgery and think. This is the answer, this is the magic pill….I am sorry to say…..they are so wrong…..initially, yes, the for most the weight comes off pretty easily……but as time goes on….if you have not created healthy eating and exercise habits. You either WILL NOT reach your weight loss goal or you WILL start gaining the weight back. I urge you during the “honeymoon stage" (the time when weight is coming off the easiest 1 year to 18 months) work your tool for all it is worth. And yes it does come off easier for some than others. And the bigger you are the fast it initially comes off. This is not a diet!!!! A diet is something you go on and go off and go back to your old habits and usually put the weight back on plus additional pounds. THIS IS A LIFESTYLE CHANGE!!!!! A change that you will be doing for the rest of your life. I have said so many times….it is not a destination to a particular weight….this is a journey “we" will be on the rest of our lives….. If you are at a plateau evaluate what you are doing….it is good that you are journaling... are you getting a minimum of 64 oz in everyday, are you eating your protein first (minimum of 60 grams per day), are you drinking with your meal? (You shouldn’t be). (Not saying this is you)...don’t graze all day….think about it are you really stomach hungry or are you head hungry? There is a difference and you need to learn your body.
Start every meal with your protein first, then veggies, then fruit and if, only if there is room left eat a starch. I chose not to eat bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, and sugar. It helps me maintain my weight. These items were my down fall before and I know it so I just don’t go there. I do not feel deprived because I have broken the cravings and there are so many other things to eat. Also are you going to support group? It is very important.
Also remember your body is like a machine…if you eat the same thing every day and do the same exercise it will get used to it and it will plateau. So you have to shake it up a little….change things around….and you will start losing again. As always, do what your surgeon tells you to do….they do know best….and they know your history and know what you need from your labs.
Have you incorporated strength training? If you are not doing this as part of your program or lifestyle, then it's time to start. Working your muscles will help to strengthen bone tissue, increase lean mass and ultimately boost your metabolic rate.
Change your exercise Routine...if this is you and you go walking a lot? Then try jogging, or swimming, or cycling..anything that will change the way your body is working. (you might have to work up to this) If you are doing low intensity cardio(ask your surgeon first)then try some high intensity exercise.
When I initially had surgery I could not walk on the street because of heal spurs. My surgeon told me if I walked in a pool for 30 minutes it would be equal 1 hour on the street. It is a very good workout and you will sweat in the pool.
I want everyone to succeed and feel good about their accomplishments. For me it is not about what I look like….it is about all the things I can do in this body. I am 48 years old and I can physically do things I could not do when I was 25 years old. Life is so good!!!!! Do the steps you need to be a healthier you!!!! And keep doing them…..your body will thank you for it!!!!!!
AND ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!
Take care,
Ginger
Open RNY 3/27/01 400 lbs - 170lb. Please visit my blog at www.gingerrock.blogspot.com. You can also find me on facebook www.facebook.com/GingerRock and Twitter www.twitter.com/GingerRock
~Ginger~ 
Have you called Dr. Steinburg or your nutritionist. Maybe they can give you some tips to get the ball rolling again?
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
As hard as it is, hide your scale. Take it over a friend's house if you need to. I only weigh 1x a week on Tuesdays.
You may need to skip the scale for a few weeks just to get some peace of mind.
It is almost impossible for you not to lose with the rny. You may regain if you stretch your pouch and get bad eating habits in the future, but you are pretty much guaranteed to initially lose it, just because you can't eat as much as you once did and there is some malabsorption.
You will also become more active because you'll be able to move better.
Let go and let God. It will come off when it's ready!
You may need to skip the scale for a few weeks just to get some peace of mind.
It is almost impossible for you not to lose with the rny. You may regain if you stretch your pouch and get bad eating habits in the future, but you are pretty much guaranteed to initially lose it, just because you can't eat as much as you once did and there is some malabsorption.
You will also become more active because you'll be able to move better.
Let go and let God. It will come off when it's ready!
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
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