not losing weight

Hi everyone, 
I had RY on July 1.  I lost 25lbs. in four weeks but I haven't lost any more in the past 2wks.  I started out at 230 lbs.  I am now at 205lbs.  Has this happened to anyone else?

 

You have hit a stall (I prefer body adjustment). It's normal. You can push through it. Make sure you are getting in at least 64 oz. water, getting in your protein, and walking. If you're doing all of that, I think it's helpful to up everything 10% for a day or two. Also, make sure you're "regular" (i.e., bathroom visits). You may need some help in that area. If this continues, call your nutritionist.
I'm sure you'll have good news soon. Keep your chin up.
Blessings.
Mary

Thank you Mary for responding.  I needed your encouragement.  As of now I'm only getting down about 50 ounces of liquid and 70 grams of protein and I could visit my bathroom more often.  I am doing the treadmill 30 minutes a day.  So I could do better.  I'm inspired!

Thanks again.  

Grama,

I agree with Mary in that you have probably hit a stall. I also noticed your weight is lower than many gastric patients. I have read and studied on this board for 6 months, and I commonly hear that lower weights and BMI's usually mean a little slower weight loss.

I have lost almost 40 # in 6 months (all pre-op) so your 25 # in 6 weeks sounds amazing!!! 

Thank you Mendee for your reply.  It does make sense that I would be loosing it more slowly.  I have started to loose weight again , thank God.  It's been about 81/2 weeks and I've lost 31#.  it's happening slowly but surely.
I'm also off all my diabetic meds (insulin included),which was my first priority.

I hope your surgery is soon .  God bless you.

I received the following from a question I posed on the main board as I, too, have not lost a pound in two weeks and I am 6 weeks post-op.  

This explanation is courtesy of Diana Cox:

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs of water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when you are not getting in enough food, your body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. And when you use up 2 lbs of glycogen, you also lose 8 lbs of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

As you stay in caloric deficit, however, your body starts to realize that this is not a short term problem. You start mobilizing fat from your adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But your body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy -- like, to outrun a sabertooth tiger. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. And as it puts back the 2 lbs of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though you might still be LOSING energy content to your body, your weight will not go down or you might even GAIN for a while as you retain water to dissolve the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.
 

Hi Lopermom,  Thanks for the article by Diana Cox.  It was fascinating.  I had no idea about glycogen.  I wonder if that is an ongoing scenario.  It sure does explain a lot.  Thank you, thank you.