Question:
What to do with Plateau

I am 8 weeks post op. Lost 25% of weight so far. Hit plateau and am constipated. Suggestions to just start my weight loss?    — tayee24 (posted on July 25, 2008)

July 25, 2008
My diet instructions said that if this happens go back to liquids for a few days and that should help. RNY 6/18/08
   — Kimberlin Katayama

July 25, 2008
You will plateau at different phases of your life. I am 3 yrs post op RNY and I do the liquid protein shakes for a few days, then I get back to where I need to be. Right now I am dealing with a "muscle build up" of weight and I went to a dietician to reevaluate my diet. She stated I need to bump up my food intake to 1400-1500 calories a day (I was at 1200-1300) and to add more carbs like bread, crackers, whatever I can tolerate. Again, this is suited for my and my body, my activity level. I wish you continued luck! :)
   — C-There

July 25, 2008
I'm 5 months post op and I've hit several plateaus along the way. From about 3 months out or so it seems that I hit one every couple of weeks that usually lasts a week or two. I'm down 86 pounds. Usually I just ride the plateau out and it generally breaks itself. Keep eating and drinking as per your physician/nutritionist instructions and you should be okay. Good luck!
   — dsmuffin

July 26, 2008
Hello, i am 9weeks out and just got over a plateau. i also was constipated and needed to use milk of magnisa. After i did that i started losing again. It will help to keep your bowls working. Good luck melissa
   — mshollsten

July 26, 2008
I wnet through a plateau at 3-4 months and thought it was all over for me. It wasn't. It is just that after the first few months of such rapid weight losss it seems so unfair to plateau or slow down. I stepped up my exercise, adding walking 4 nights a week after the gym, went back to straight protein with greens, lo fat, etc. and tried NOT to weight myself except once a week. After 4 -5 weeks, I started to lose again, slowly, but I am down 40 more pounds in 3 months, so it will pick up again. You will have to be sensitive to this and you will probably plateau from time to time like most of us. Just "keep the faith" and adjust/check what you are eating, change out your exercise and drink plenty of water. Constipation: I put Benefiber or Miralax in my shake or my water with Crystal light to make sure I get enough fiber and don't get constipated. After all the weight loss your metabolism is slowing down and adjusting. Take extra fiber and maybe a stool softener too. Good Luck to ya! Vippie
   — vippie

July 28, 2008
Only four weeks out haven't hit a plateau yet, but as for the constipation before taking medication to correct to problem try the natural way drink 6 oz. of grape or apple juice it should do the trick. Give it a try. Lisa
   — ldillabough

July 28, 2008
Your body needs these stalls to catch up...No one seems to understand this...but it's normal...It's needed and it doesn't mean you've stopped losing weight...Constipation could easily account for the stall too...Magnesium will help...Either 200mg of magnesium capsules by mouth or a little MOM...(milk of magnesia) Just do not..no, no, no... DO NOT take more than the recommended dose and give it time to work...TRUST me...Juuuuuuuuust trust me :)
   — .Anita R.