Question:
The last 20 pounds!

I am almost 10 months post op from RNY and have about 20 pounds to lose; how did you lose the weight as you got closer to your goal? Did you still lose weight after 10 months?    — Kristi S. (posted on October 8, 2007)

October 8, 2007
Hi there... I am also almost 10 months out from my RNY. I am 13 lbs away from my goal weight that I have set for myself. I have often heard that it is aways harder to lost the last few pounds. I know for me some of it is because I am not working out as much as I should be. But, I am really not that worried. We have lost so much weight already. WE ARE ALREADY WINNER!!! I am not going to stress over it and you shouldn't too. It will come in time.... They say you really don't get to see your stopping point until about 18 months out. So, we still have time. Keep up the good work and be proud of how much you have lost already. We will meet our goals in due time!!!! Congrats on your working towards a healthier life!!!! Ronda
   — Ronda C.

October 8, 2007
Remember that the number on a scale does not measure your success, it is your quality of life that is the true measure. When you feel comfortable and your life is going in a forward direction all is well. Congrats on doing so well!!! FrankC.
   — dslman57

October 9, 2007
I am also 10months out, and found it harder than ever to lose the last 20 pound. I finally joined a spa 2 weeks ago, and I lost 5 lbs since then. Before that I averaged 1-2 lbs for the past couple of months. I had been excercising at home, but I guess the cardio workouts really made the difference.
   — Joycette01

October 9, 2007
Hi, I am 13 months post op and I have not lost any weight for the last 4 months. My body has gone thru some changes- readjusting, firming, becoming more proportionate. People have commented that it looks like I am still losing, but I can tell you not in pounds. I recently went to a trainer at my gym. he said in order to shock the system you have to change up your routine every 2-3 weeks. The body becomes used to things and will just stabilize and remain there. it worked! he put me on a whole new exercise regime, and i immediately lost 4 lbs in 2 days. I thought i was going to die from the sore muscles, but it was a good kind of pain! He said I was definitely at a plateau and we were gonna over come it. I too, have 20 more to lose. I wish you luck, and try to change up the exercise every month, you will be surprised. It is important at this stage (well all stages, but especially at this point) to exercise in some way. We have alot to be proud of!! keep up the good work! - Deb
   — dessary316

October 9, 2007
I am 2 years out of RNY surgery I stopped losing around 8 months out & was being very active. Went from 280 to 170 so 110 pounds is great but I never did lose that last 20 pounds that I wanted to. My goal was 150 pounds, but I realized the number on the scale does not mean everything because how you feel and what you can now accomplish is what matters. I just completed my 4th marathon 26.2 miles this Sunday Oct. 7th so I don't let that last 20lbs bother me. Live life by how you feel not how the scale makes you feel. Giggles 280/170
   — giggles