Question:
I need some help with my diet ..

Hi - I am now almost 10 months post -op . I have done pretty good . I have gone froma size 30 to a size very lose 18 some 16's - I have gone from 320 to 208 .. I am pleased but I wanted to weigh 150 - is this still possible ? I have not lost a pound in 3weeks ! How do I jump start things ? P{lease help !!!! I am sooo bummed ! I want to reach my goal !!! Thank you and Happy & Heathy New Year to you all !    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 2, 2002)

January 2, 2002
Getting to your goal weight is so possible. I started at 469 and now weigh 146.5. I don't know about everyone else but what works for me is water, water and more water. I am 16 months post op and I am still losing a pound a week. Try drinking more and increasing your protein. I started eating alot of pistachio nuts and I lost 2 1/2 pounds last week. You are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work.
   — DeeDubbs

January 2, 2002
Hi! I am 5 months post op, and was stuck with my weight loss. I had dropped a tremendous amount of weight in the first four months but stopped all this month, the fifth. I had gotten off the protein shakes, and wasn't drinking all the water I should have been, and I was getting bummed big time. I have 80 lbs to go, and thought I'm not going to lose another pound!! AHHH!! So I upped my protein intake over 80 grms and started water loading, and today I put on a pair of pants that were tight on me two weeks ago, and they were LOOSE!! I did start the protein shakes again, and I feel that they are the reason for the weight loss. Some people don't agree with the shakes, but I was finding it impossible to get in that much protein, with food. I also notice now that with the increase in protein, I don't want to raid the fridge either. Well I've rambled here, lol, my point, up your water, and protein :)
   — [Anonymous]

January 2, 2002
It sounds like you are doing really great!!! You have just hit a plateau which means your body is taking a bit of a breather before it starts in losing again. My surgeon said that you continue to lose weight for the first 2 years following WLS and at 10 months you still have another 14 months to go. He said you will loose anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds a month after the initial big loss during the first two months and that in the beginning the loss will be closer to 15 pounds a month and will then taper down to around 10 pounds a month (at around 4-6 months post) and will then go down to around 5 pounds a month as you get into your second year of your journey. Most people average around 8-12 pounds a month from around 4 months to 14 months and then slow down a bit after that if they haven't hit their "goal" weight yet. Just remember that plateaus will come and they will go... just be patient and up the water, protein and change the type of exercise you are doing (go from walking to riding a bike, or weight toning to walking). Sometimes a different exercise routine shakes things up and gets things moving again! Good luck and keep up the great work!
   — Kellie Jo B.