Question:
I have stopped loosing weight.

I have stopped loosing weight. I have been loosing Avg 10 pounds per mounth. I got into the poision oak( I got it really bad) Had to go on steroids for 2 weeks. I also recieved 2 steriod shots. I have not started to lose again. How long can I expect this until weight loss start again and can I expect to see 10 pounds a mounths again. Man 48 5 mounth out RNY.    — jamesale (posted on December 4, 2008)

December 4, 2008
Steroids are just killers as far as losing weight. taking them for 2 weeks and also having a couple of shots are just hard on you, it is nothing that you are doing wrong, Just continue to work your program and drink your water and exercise. It will take a couple or three weeks for the steroids to get out of your system and you will begin to lose weight again. DON'T give up- this is just a little bump in the road that will level out and you will be back on the losing track again. Congratulations on your wieght loss!! I had a disease that I had to take steroids- high doses for 2 years:( and gained 75 pounds- it was very depressing, although I am better as far as the disease goes. I see my surgeon on monday to begin my weight loss program. can't wait to be on the losing track soon. Hang in there though it will get better!!!:)
   — jnclshrum

December 4, 2008
James, Congrats on your initial weight loss. The steroids are what is causing the weight loss to slow down or stop; its bad right; but not permanent. Drink lots of water; protein water is good too and it usually tastes better than regular water and stay on your program; you will start losing again. And watch that poison oak; its a real pain. Good luck. If you want to talk further my email is [email protected] vinnigirl
   — vinnigirl

December 4, 2008
I recently went thru a week of IV steroids and two weeks of oral. My doctor recomended having a bannana a day and no carbs at all. Call your surgeon or nutritionist for more tips to jump start your metabolism. It takes some time for the steroids to leave your system. Don't dispair. You will be fine in a little while. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

December 4, 2008
James, I'm sure the previous posts are "spot on". Trust. I'm compelled to comment because of 2 things. 1. I am 5 months post-RNY & 2. I got a case of poison oak or ivy about a month ago and I had never had it before and didn't know what was happening. I actually thought I was having an allergic reaction to some meds. (a presription iron tablet I had been given). So I called the Op-Doc and got all tangled up in details. Then I went to my primary care physician and got straightened around. Whew. I do want to emphasize that "the long haul" is the important concept. There are going to be peaks and valleys but I think we need to focus on day-to-day and not get too anxious about the BIG picture. Keep to your program and time will replenish your progress. Have a Nice DAY.
   — FormerFata-tat-tattoo

December 5, 2008
James, I am not going to be so quick to blame the steroids without knowing more about your diet and exercise. I have been on high doses of steroids for the last three years. I am 7 months post op and am still on both oral steroids and shots and continue to lose weight. As i get closer to goal (about 10 or so more pounds), the loss has slowed. When i see a stall in my weight loss, I begin to look very closely at 1. what I am eating in terms of carbs, protein, and calories; 2. how much water I am drinking, 3. my level of exercise. I would suggest beginning to look at those before I blame the steroids and maybe talk to your nutritionist. Best of luck to you, --Kathryn
   — kathryn_ann