Question:
I have't lost anything in 7 weeks. I lost 60 lbs since surgery on Aug 22nd.

But since I have been stuck at this weight I am starting to feel blah again. Has anyone else had a plateau last this long? What can I do to get the weight loss going again? I have upped my water, protein and walking. I have 70 more to lose. Thanks for any input...    — Betty M. (posted on February 5, 2002)

February 4, 2002
Betty: I too have been on a plateau for about 7 weeks now...I am 7 months post-op and stuck at 210lbs (down from 300) I also have about 70-75 lbs to lose...I have treid the incrasing my water, eating proteins, and exercise till the cows come home..but nothing seems to budge this weight to start coming off again...Maybe we could be plateau buddies? lol Not sure what else to do now..I am hoping that my body has to do a major catch-up and start losing again..I will be writing down everything I eat, counting the calories, proteins, etc. just to get a view of what/how much I am actually eating..Good luck, MJ (300/210/135, Open RNY 6/25/01 Boston, MA)
   — mjvallee

February 4, 2002
I read somewhere if you're stuck to go back to clear liquids for I think a week. Then go to regular liquids for another week, etc., and basically start over again. What I read said that would "jump start" things and get the WL going again.
   — JoeGA

February 4, 2002
My plateaus are usually because I'm either eating too few calories, or on the other end, eating too many refined carbs. Try increasing your calories for a week and see if your body will let go of starvation mode. If that doesn't do it, try cutting out any unnecessary carbs like bread, crackers, pasta and stick w/ protein, fruit and veggies. Good luck!
   — mom2jtx3

February 5, 2002
Heavens !!! I am GLAD I am not the only one. I have lost 66 lbs since 8/6/01 surgery. I know I am not eating enough. I use a program called Dietspread I found on the internet to input what I eat daily...I am only getting 600 - 900 calories per day and 60 - 90 protein. I know I need to eat more to burn more...Good luck everyone !
   — Laura M.

February 5, 2002
Program I referred to in my previous post can be downloaded for trial (won't "save" data til you purchase) and purchased for $12.50 at www.nationalwellness.org/sotm012001.html
   — Laura M.