Question:
I have went from 230 to 170lbs. Been at 170's since may. Is that normal?

I am one year and two months post-op.    — vgosha (posted on November 16, 2007)

November 16, 2007
You may have reached a "plateau". From going to bypass support meetings, several times I've heard of people going through a period of time with minimal if any weight loss. I had that happen. My surgery was 18 months ago. I plateaud at 225 around Xmas for about 3 months.. Then I "went off the wagon" and gained up to 242 in 6 weeks time. I got back "on track" and reached another plateau at 220 pounds, which I held for around a few months. I began taking a new liquid vitamin 2 and 1/2 months ago. I again began loosing weight. I'm now down to 210 for the past 3 weeks. Everything is the same--exercise, eating, etc. My story is at www.obesityhelp.com/member/ragdolldude DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

November 16, 2007
Glad to hear I am not the only one. I see so many people on here who lose so quickly and are down to their goal at one year out. I am one year next month (RNY) and I have been in the 160's since AUGUST! I am complient with water, protein and vitamins for the most part. (occational treat) I keep the carbs to a minimum. I think if we bump up our exercise. I am happy where I am, even though it is higher than where I thought I would be. I just do not want to gain. Good luck to you, you are not alone!
   — robinmarra

November 17, 2007
During our support group meeting they told us to up our protein and water. Go back to baskics for three days and that usually jump starts the losing again.. I hope this helps. God bless you Paula
   — japaad

November 18, 2007
I am 3 years out and my weight loss stopped at 63 lbs. I haven't lost any more. And to date, I've gained 18 lbs back. I'm disappointed and on occasion I've tried to go back to basics with just shakes, but it's so difficult when you've gotten used to eating food again and when your pouch has stretch. I say these things to say that if you're falling off at all, get back on track fast. I've put my body through alot with a RNY and don't have the results to show it. I think I would go about things differently if I knew some of what I know now, especially that this is not a cure all and that it's just a tool. Hoping you the best on your journey.
   — poodie