Question:
Please Help !!!! I'm appr. 4 3/4th mths. out and I think I've hit a Plateau

I've always been somewhat a slow loser, I've lost 88.9 lbs (67.4 since surgery on April 10, 2007) I've averaged 2 lbs a week, a few weeks more, some less. Last week I only lost 1/2 a lb, and this week .02 of a lb. I'm guessing this is a plateau and it's really bothering me. I'm so afraid that I'm not going to loose any more weight. Please can someone who's experienced this give me some advice. Thank You in advance to all who answer my question. Annetta    — GrammaAnn (posted on August 29, 2007)

August 29, 2007
Annetta: Dont' worry we all go through plateaus. I went through one about 4 months post of and then another at 10 months post op. I was in a 6 week plateau not losing anythign when my doctor told me NOT to lose anymore adn all of a sudden i lost another 10 lbs in a 3 week period. Just keep doing everything that you have been doing and everythign wil be fine. You're doing great if you've already lost almost 90 lbs. I am almost 1 year out now and will be having my tummytuck on sept 10. jan
   — jan0859

August 29, 2007
Hi Annetta, increase your protein and water intake for one. Make sure to walk!!! Go for a walk as often as you can for exercise. Some people lose quicker than others. Don't be discouraged. Best wishes, Mickey
   — MCraig3

August 29, 2007
You have to trick your body by doing something different. More water, different exercises than what you have been doing, more protein intake etc. Good luck and God Bless!
   — crystalsno

August 29, 2007
Hello Annetta, Fear not! you are doing well. I'm 6 months out and have almost lost 86 lbs of my pre-surgery weight. Just keep doing what you're doing -- maybe alter some of your exercise routines and see if that helps. Sometimes our bodies become immune to the same exercise routine.
   — the7thdean

August 29, 2007
As long as you are still losing you are NOT on a plateau. And 1/2 or .02 is still losing:) The doctors told me that a "true plateau" is when you go 6 weeks with no loss. I know it is rough at first because we want all the weight off right now, but it takes time. One day you will look up and be done losing and say wow, that went FAST!
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS

August 29, 2007
You need to stay off the scale. Just weigh once a month. Weight always comes off quickly at first. I am 16 mos out and have just now lost 100 lbs. I don't obsess. I only weigh once or twice a month. I usually find out I've lost more when I go to my drs office. I never worried that I didn't lose as fast as others. Everyone is different.
   — geneswife

August 30, 2007
Hi Annetta, My surgery was the day before yours, & to date I lost 61 lbs. I hit a slow point about a month ago, Then between Aug. 9th & Aug. 27 I lost 10 lbs. Go figure. Now on a lull again. I cant exercise as much as most people because I need a hip replacement, But the pounds are coming off gradually. Good Luck, were over 1/2 way to the 100 lb. mark. Yahoo!!! Laurie
   — LaurieP

August 31, 2007
WOW CONGRADULTION : you should be happy. wish that it was me! you lost 88.9 in less then 5 months thats terrific. you did way better then me i had my wls RNY gast in feb 1,2007 and i only lost 38lb. and havent lpst anything in 2 1/2 months. so keep your head up and be happy that your not me loosing it too slow and some months nothing at all
   — yvettetas