Question:
3 WKS. POST RNY LOST 40 LBS. FIRST 2 WEEKS

HAVE NOT LOST ANYTHING IN THE LAST WEEK. HAS ANYONE ELSE DONE LIKE THIS?    — WINDYHINOJOSA (posted on November 29, 2006)

November 28, 2006
I actually gained weight one week... Just stop obsessing on taking your weight every week. Your body is adjusting and you will lose it in spurts. Good luck
   — Jamal Young

November 29, 2006
From what I have read on these postings is that every 3 weeks seems to be a pivotal point in not losing weight. So let us not forget why we had the surgery, not just to lose weight but to live a healthier lifestyle. Are you eating better? If so the weight will come off, you must follow the rules of the pouch. Be patient, good things come to those that wait.
   — bubblegumgirl

November 29, 2006
Windy, I am 4 weeks out Tomorrow. I lost a whole bunch at first with the 10 day diet and the surgery too. Started at 259 and am now 225. I totally stopped too. But it's weird. It can get discouraging. But I have decided to stop weighing myself and be happy with the changes I can already see happening. AND...It has only been one month. Stop and remember that. Now if 6 months comes around and I am still in the same place I will be dissapointed. But for now I am going to count my blessings. Good luck girl ;)
   — Jenivere

November 29, 2006
Wow 40 lbs in two weeks that is great. When was the last time you lost 40lbs in two weeks? Your body is stopping to get use to it. Losing too fast can cause you to have to have your gallbladder out. I am 4 months post op and I have lost 43 lbs. Now that is slow..... but still 10 lbs a month is pretty good or at least I think so.
   — ccstann

November 29, 2006
This is a plateau and it is *extremely* normal. In fact, if you don't have them, I'd be more worried! What happens is that your body is changing so fast that it needs a bit of a break to normalize and get used to your weight shift. You will lose quite a bit, plateau, lose a bit more, plateau, etc. As you lose more and more weight the plateaus get a bit longer until you get closer to goal. Just like with a real diet the last ten pounds is usually the hardest. :) This is just your body catching it's breath and trying to keep up with you. Completely and totally normal. It happens to everyone.
   — j_coulter

November 30, 2006
Same thing happened to me (I'm about 11 weeks out) - I lost 31 pounds the first 2 weeks, then nothing for 3 weeks, then a quick 6 pounds, then nothing for 4 weeks, next week it was 2 pounds, then last week a quick 7 pounds. I've seen no rhyme or reason to it, although at first I was frustrated. Now I'm just happy I've lost and am trying to keep a positive outlook on it. It can be easy to obsess about though, and I'm sure all of us can relate to doing that (especially me!)
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 11, 2006
I am 6 days out and have only lost approx 6 lbs since the day of surg...how much I've lost is the least of my worries...I'm still trying to get over the pain...not only that, I can't get over how I'm suppose to be getting in all these fluids (water and protein drinks) and be able to eat too...I wish I could lose 40 lbs in 6 months...you are blessed my friend!
   — msarcia2u