whats wrong
The bad news is that nothing is wrong.
I found that I lost alot of weight quickly, then would stop losing while my body would "get used to the new weight". I found that my weight would stay stable, but I would find my clothing was getting looser.
All you can do is follow the doctor's orders and you will start to lose again. Fluids, protein and walk.
Don't let it get you frustrated. You have lost over a pound a day! that is incredible, no wonder your body needs a chance to catch up. Good Luck
Jim
I found that I lost alot of weight quickly, then would stop losing while my body would "get used to the new weight". I found that my weight would stay stable, but I would find my clothing was getting looser.
All you can do is follow the doctor's orders and you will start to lose again. Fluids, protein and walk.
Don't let it get you frustrated. You have lost over a pound a day! that is incredible, no wonder your body needs a chance to catch up. Good Luck
Jim
Hi msraoul,
I had similar results to you. We started about the same weight, my weight before surgery was 280, first month i lost about 1 lb per day for the first 40 days, i was stuck on 240 for about 2 months ( month, then the weight started coming down again...then stuck at 220 for another 4 months( thanksgiving to like end of Feb) , then the summer came around and I went under 200lbs. I've plateaued around 195, maintained 195 for about 7 months now.
Remember you weren't "that big" so the weight loss isn't as dramatic as say someone who's pre-op was 450 lbs.
Take your vitamins and drink the water.
I had similar results to you. We started about the same weight, my weight before surgery was 280, first month i lost about 1 lb per day for the first 40 days, i was stuck on 240 for about 2 months ( month, then the weight started coming down again...then stuck at 220 for another 4 months( thanksgiving to like end of Feb) , then the summer came around and I went under 200lbs. I've plateaued around 195, maintained 195 for about 7 months now.
Remember you weren't "that big" so the weight loss isn't as dramatic as say someone who's pre-op was 450 lbs.
Take your vitamins and drink the water.
9/11/07 RNY Syosset Hospital
9/10/07 278lbs 46 inch waist presurgery
11/1/08 188 lbs 33 inch waist post surgery
msraoul
Hello! Welcome, thanks for posting this topic! It is a common issue!
you are not alone to wonder what is wrong, this is probably the most challenging jounrey you will have, it will be filled with ups/downs, challenges, lessons. The goal for me that helps is the lifestyle is the focus, doing what will make me healthy and successful today and forever, not the scale etc. that is my old thinking. Plateaus happen it is not usually our fault, noticing is improtant as is letting go of judgment, IF you want more info on platueuas email me! [email protected]! HUGS!
Hello! Welcome, thanks for posting this topic! It is a common issue!
you are not alone to wonder what is wrong, this is probably the most challenging jounrey you will have, it will be filled with ups/downs, challenges, lessons. The goal for me that helps is the lifestyle is the focus, doing what will make me healthy and successful today and forever, not the scale etc. that is my old thinking. Plateaus happen it is not usually our fault, noticing is improtant as is letting go of judgment, IF you want more info on platueuas email me! [email protected]! HUGS!
Take Care, 
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
I also have a document on it is not fair to compare. we all do it and we all know it is not the way to go. HUGS!
Take Care,
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
I AM HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I HAD MY SURGERY DONE ON 12/22/08 AND I ONLY LOST 10 LBS. I AM SO WORRIED THAT I WILL NOT LOSE THE WEIGHT. I TRULY HOPE MY BODY ADJUST AND I WILL BE ABLE TO DROP THESE EXTRA POUNDS. CURRENTLY ME BAND IS FILLED AT 5 1/2 CC, MY NEXT FILL APPT IS ON 3/11/09. WISH ME GOOD LUCK.
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