Question:
Iam 4 weeks out and haven't lost any for 2 WHOLE weeks is it normal to plateau so ear

ly ? I am VERY discouraged because I am eating so little and walking everyday.    — PAULA B. (posted on June 24, 2002)

June 24, 2002
Yes, it is normal and there's not much you can do about it. The best thing to do is make sure you take all your vitamins, drink plenty of water and get in the protein. I know it's almost impossible at 4 weeks but give it your best shot. I am 4 months post op, -71lbs. At four months I find I wil lose in spurts. It's not like a pound or two everyday. I know this might sound impossible but I lost nearly 9lbs overnight, no joke! Everyone is different. Just don't stess about it, the weight will come off. Good Luck.
   — Angie B.

June 24, 2002
Hi...hang in there! Weeks 5 and 6 post-op for me were plateau weeks. Then last week, week 7, the scale dropped 3.5 lbs. I'm a slow loser because I'm awaiting my upper GI series for possible stricture. And in the meantime I'm not getting my water in...it comes back up about 50% of the time. And also I'm not getting a lot of exercise because I feel dehydrated. Currently fighting with Kaiser to get my upper GI done earlier than the appt they gave me...JULY 9th! Here I am suffering, and they put me off for 3 weeks. But, back to the subject at hand...yes, plateauing this early is normal. Soon you'll see that scale really drop again. Hugs, Joy
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 24, 2002
I do the "spurt" thing too. I am 5 weeks out tomorrow!~ I seem to lose like 3 or 4 pounds on monday night while I sleep. I am NOT kidding. lol I think, from what I have read is those blasted plateaus can happen at any time any place and are the most Unwanted part of the surgery! Hang in there it will happen. Good Luck!~
   — Sassy M.

June 24, 2002
I hit my first plateau at 3 weeks post-op. It lasted probably about 2 1/2 weeks. It was so frustrating. Sometimes I think I am on a plateau longer than not. (does that make sense?) Anyways, I am now 8 months post op and only 9 pounds away from my goal. I am 5'7 and currently at 144. My goal is 135. I also just had my tummy tuck consult and it is scheduled for Sept. Cant wait. Dont worry, we all plateau!! It stinks, but that is the way it goes. Hang in there, you will do just fine. Good Luck!!
   — skymaxjr

June 24, 2002
Yes, this is VERY normal, unfortunately, lol! I am 9 months out and the plateaus just about drove me crazy! BUT, in my 9 months I have lost from 244 down to 147 :) even with those pesky plateaus! You will loose the weight whether you worry about them or not, my advice would be not to if you can help it *grinz* Good Luck Hun!
   — DonnaCarol

June 24, 2002
I am 5 weeks and 3 days post and I have been on a plateau for about a week and a half. I hate it, it is playing games with my mind. I keep thinking there is something wrong with me that I'm not losing.So far I've lost 28 lbs I hope this darned thing breaks soon.
   — KCAllen77

June 24, 2002
Yep, you're normal and we're in the same boat! I'm 7.5 weeks post-op and I've only lost around 8 pounds in the last 3 weeks. But I've lost inches! I just finished trying on some old summer dresses of mine I haven't worn in a few years and they fit! Keep doing the program/plan you were given by your surgeon and it will happen. Don't get in the mind set that you are doing something wrong (unless you are!). Just be positive that you've done something good for you. (p.s. I think it's good that our body takes a few to catch up. Maybe that way our skin won't sag as much when we get closer to goal.) :o)
   — Jennifer A.

June 24, 2002
I'm 7 weeks post op (open RNY-distal). I've lost 33lbs but nothing in the last 1.5 weeks. Very fustrating. I finally put the scale away. It seems when I do lose weight it comes off on one day of the week. Like another poster stated I'll be the same weight everyday all week and then BAM I wake up 4lbs lighter. Seems like this is pretty typical for some. Hang in there. For me I just keep telling myself it'll happen when it happens as long as I do what I should "diet" wise. 263 pre-op, 230 now, 85 to goal.
   — Kelly S.