Question:
eight months out lost 84 pounds but for last month no lost n to top it off i'm able

to eat and drink more than i'm told i should be is this common or should i be worried?    — deadweightrx (posted on November 28, 2011)

November 28, 2011
As you know your weightloss depends on a few factors; eating, drinking, exercise. Your surgery assists these components giving you a fighting chance at losing and keeping weight off. so 2 things: 1. it is totally normal to plateau. your body is going through a lot of changes. 2. examine what you are eating and drinking. are you exercising consistently over and above your daily activity? Even though you are able to eat more than the prescribed amounts - DON'T. get back on track with your eating plan. do you have a bariatric support group? or support through your bariatric clinic? if so, touch base with them - research shows that having a support "team" increases your chances of success. congratulations on your 84 lbs lost! that is a huge success. it took strength and courage to decide to improve your health and quality of life by having the surgery. You've got a fighting chance. Try not to worry, be proactive, use the resources and people that are there to help you and the scale will start to move again. take care, susan
   — sroberts

November 28, 2011
First of all what type of surgery did you have? Secondly, are you exercising? When I had my RNY, I was told not to eat any carbs until I lost 75% of my weight and to get in 70 grams of protein. I chose not to eat any carbs until I lost more than 75%, and when I did eat carbs they were complex, like spilt pea or other beans. Anyone saying this procedure is a piece of cake is nuts, hard as hell. Now if someone would ask me if I would do it again? I would say in a heartbeat. Go see your NUT ASAP! Good luck
   — FSUMom

November 28, 2011
I agree with the first two posts. Also, if you're worried about being able to eat more than they tell you, try not to get too stressed about it. Everyone is different. I could always eat a bit more than what I was supposed to. Everyone is different and the amount that your pouch can hold will vary somewhat. The important thing is to eat only the amount they tell you so that you can heal properly. Once your pouch is healed then you'll know how much you can comfortably eat. I've maintained my 100 lb loss for 2 1/2 years now and going strong. One other important thing to consider if you're worried about being able to eat more than expected is to ask yourself what you're eating? "Soft" foods are much easier to go down and your pouch can hold more than say something like meat. Your pouch was designed to work with the types of food that they tell you to eat. Good luck and congratulations!
   — Alicia H.

November 29, 2011
it is a tough road to travel you have to keep your focus on why did I have the surgery and if your answer is because I want to learn how to eat healthier and live longer then i would say you are doing just fine just keep on keeping on to your success. Just-Ducky
   — just-ducky