Question:
Plateaus for 5 months, how do I get back to losing?

I had RNY 4/21/09 and have only lost 90lbs. I have been at a plateaus for 6 months. Am I done? What can I do to jump start my weight loss? I still have 30 lbs to go! HELP!!!    — Kathy Thomas (posted on July 10, 2010)

July 10, 2010
Hi, I found that if I upped my calories for a week to 1200 a day then dropped them down to 800-900 a day I started loosing weight again.
   — Gailkv

July 10, 2010
I must say I really never had that problem. However, my Dr. didn't allow carbs until I lost 75% of my weight. My NUT said that some patients continued that way until they lost all of their weight. I have the oppostie problem now, I keep losing. I am now underweight. I only eat complex carbs. I hope this helps, good luck my sister.
   — FSUMom

July 10, 2010
I can understand your fustration. I'm just starting to get out of my plateau now (I've been in since April). I don't know if it will but but what helped me was concentrating more on protein, fruits, and vegetables. And severely limiting my carbs to 2 servings of a high fiber (3 or more grams per serving) bread, pasta, or cereal a day. Plus, drink the water and excercise. Good luck!!!!!!!!!! Also, your body is readjusting after losing all that weight.
   — Kathleen W.