Question:
how long does the body sapose to Plateau?

Sometimes i say i regret having the RNY gastric bye pass done. Feb 1 is my 1 year aniversity. I have only lost 48bl. this is frustrating. i never been so depressed in my life over this . I try to stay positive about loosing weight. people say the slower you loose the moore healthier you are. Hoom. Bull Sh!! ive been doing everything im sappose to working out 7 days a week 4 days a week i work out 2 time in one day. im sick of having no carbs or sugar for one year. and to only loose 48 lb. what am i doing wrong. i think RNY has fail me. i havent lost weight since nove 7. i drop 3 pounds last monday and gained 4 lb back. i cant stop crying. whats wrong with me. is there any onw else experience what iam.    — yvettetas (posted on January 12, 2008)

January 12, 2008
48 lbs in a year??? You are definately having a problem. You need to go back to your doctor and ask him what you are doing wrong. High protein is the key. Listen I am one who never thought I could lose weight. I even have a disease with my system that makes my weightloss slow and harder than heck, but I have lost alot of weight in a little over a year. I am struggling to get off 70 more lbs, but I would be upset too if I only lost 48 lbs. You are going to need some guidance it sounds like to me. There is something wrong as to why you are not losing.
   — Diane C.

January 12, 2008
Yvette: I'm so sorry to hear about your situation with your RNY. Have you talked to your surgeon about this? It just doesn't seem right....if you're doing everything you're supposed to be doing then that means you're consuming less than 1000 calories a day AND working out to burn off a good part of that. I mean....anybody should be able to lose weight pretty quickly on that kind of a diet....RNY or not. I say you need to talk to a doctor...see if there is some kind of thyroid problem. Good luck, and 49 lbs. lost is still weight lost....I know, I know, that's not why we do this....but it's still better than not. Try to stay positive!
   — cjjordan

January 12, 2008
Can ya give more information? This is serious...share what your eating and drinking? Do you use the fitday.com to track you weight, food and inches....it charts all your info so you can see whats goin on. I totally can understand your frustration, I was on a stall or no loss for 18 days, and pulled up my stuff and gave to my nutritionist.....she found I wasnt doin everything i was suppose to, I needed to bump up my protein because of my workout schedule, (like yours) and i wasnt really gettin enough fluids in either....i made the changes she suggested and have dropped 4 lbs this week. But a whole year honey........please get your documented information to your nutritionist as well as speaking with your doctor is my opinion..... Please let us know how things turn out. This is all a learning process for all of us. Thanks for sharing today. I love you guys!!!!
   — Kathy-R

January 12, 2008
My heart goes out to you! During my first year with RNY I only lost 50-60. I hit a plateau after 9 months; I've struggled as well. I wish i had researched the different types of wls before I went through with RNY however I do not regret it. I have learned what it is to have true mental health and emotional health. Yes, check with your surgeon, nutritionist, and PCP. I had a problem with labs and I had to address those issues. I had to take into consideration my other health conditions. It is frustrating when you are doing all you can and moving, moving, moving...Please contact the specialist I mentioned and don't be so hard on yourself. Contact a support group in your area--it can't hurt. Take one step at a time but don't blame yourself just be proactive! Let me know if I can help in anyway.
   — Ambitious

January 12, 2008
Call your Dr. ASAP. That is just not right. I had my RNY 4 1/2 years ago and I lost 100 pounds in the first 7 months. If your Dr is not of help, go see another one. Best of luck to you.
   — Carlyn M.

January 12, 2008
There is basically nothing on your bio section, so I don't know what was your intitial weight. You have to be failing to do something properly. You need to watch sugar intake, carb intake in all foods, drink plenty of water, and exercise. You say your doing those things, but my guess you're continueing to eat or drink something that you shouldn't. I had RNY in May, 2006, and I've lost about 140 pounds. My only exercise is walking around the block--1 1/4 miles once or twice daily. I try to watch what I eat, but I do fudge once in a while. Yet, I still managed to loose the weight. You may need to keep a complete food journal of the foods you eat and the liquids you drink. Be accurate, and show this to your nutritionist at your surgeon's office. Attend support group meetings, and they may be able to help you spot your problem. The vast majority of people have lost 48 pounds or more in the first 6 months, and then slowly lost more weight--which was my case. I went "off the wagon" and ate and drank off protocol, and found my weight went up 20 pounds between 7 and 10 months. I got back on the program, and lost the 20 pounds I gained, and yet lost almost another 20. The surgery is only a tool, you still have to work at it yourself with diet, exercise, etc.
   — Dave Chambers

January 12, 2008
Something is wrong. I'm six months post RNY and just hit the 100 lb lost mark. I would talk to the Doc.
   — John C.

January 13, 2008
Yvette, First I want to give you kudo's for caring enough about yourself to have the surgery and losing 48lbs! Just because you aren't losing lbs doesn't mean that you arent' losing fat...have you measured yourself, or are your clothes sizes changing? Or it may be like me, if I don't eat enough (yeah who ever thought that would be a problem...lol) then I tend to gain a few pounds, and then when I pick up my eating alittle I lose it again. You need to check and see if you are getting enough food in. I drink a protein shake a day (sometimes 2) on top of whatever food I'm consuming just to try and ensure I am getting enough protein. I hope everything goes well for you. Keep us posted. I am here if you need me. Lisa lap/rny 10-23-03 340+/174/??? -170lbs approx.(depends on the day)
   — Lisa H.

January 13, 2008
Hey hon, some of the posters to this have been a little harsh. Ok here's the deal. You might need a revision. Talk to your surgeon. Document the process and keeping seeing your surgeon or get other opinions until they get this figured out. That small of a weightloss with RNY, with your activity level?? Something IS NOT right as you say. Keep on the MD's until you figure it out. In the meantime talk to your Nutriotionist, take your supplements, and get that protein in. ;o) Hugs ~ Tomi
   — Tomi D.

January 13, 2008
Please see your bariatric surgeon and nutritionist right away about this. They will probably run bloodwork to see what's going on. You didn't mention anything about protein and vitamins, so I hope you are being instructed to consume the 60-70 grams protein needed every day, and taking your multivitamins, calcium, and getting regular follow-ups with your surgeon. Some people need b12 and iron and vitamin D supplements. If you are not getting answers from your current bariatric progam, I think it would be a good idea to consider switching to another one for your continued follow-up. Don't panic. If you ask for help you will receive it. Take care.
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 13, 2008
Get back to your Doctor right away. Maybe your pouch is too big, or it has been streched. I can not hold but about 2 to 3 oz of food at a time, so weight lose only stalls on me for two weeks and then I start to loose again. Regardless, your Doctor needs to check you out and find out what is happening. He has too many good post not to care, so call him for an appointment in the morning, first thing.
   — William (Bill) wmil

January 19, 2008
If you can get back on track, great. If you are considering a revision, check out the duodenal switch, a more profound weight loss and better chance of keeping it off, eat more normally, no dumping, no stomal problems. Check out duodenalslwitch.com or the DS forum here on OH. RnY and the lapband are NOT the only two weight loss surgeries. Duodenal is the one to check out. Good luck.
   — KRWaters

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