Question:
No weight loss
There are weeks that I do not loose any weight at all. It has been four months since my surgery and I have lost 53.5 lbs. will the weight continue to come off? There are some foods that I still cannot digest, and regurgitate is this normal? — newmannnewman (posted on December 8, 2009)
December 8, 2009
Yes, just keep following the program. Your weight loss for 4 months is
fantastic. There are going to be foods that you will not be able to eat
for a while. Try them again in a few months. You may be okay then or you
may never be able to eat them again. Try different things. I can not eat
any breakfast meats which I used to love. I have tried several things but
with the first bite, I can tell that is not going to work. Make sure you
are chewing well and slowly. Do not drink with your meals, that can make
you throw up also. Hang in there, the weight will come off.
— Kathy Thomas
December 8, 2009
You are still at the beginning of your post-op, I have lost 220 pounds and
there going to be weeks that you won't lose anything. Stick with your
protein first and eat like your supposed to. You will lose weight. It is
not going to fall of overnight. I used to get frusterated when I didn't
lose at least a pound a week. Sometimes it just doesn't happen. I am 19
months post op and still losing. The losing process will continue for over
a year. You have plenty of time and don't worry..As long as you are eating
the way your supposed to, you can't go wrong. Just be patient, you didn't
gain it overnight (even though it seems like you did lol)..Good luck and
congratulations...
— okbuffy
December 8, 2009
I had my surgery 4 months ago,and so far I have lost 75 lbs. I am having a
most difficult time with eating too. I have to supplement with protein
shakes. I will throw up at least once a week and it is horrible, the folks
at my support group says it is normal, does this ever cease??????
— FSUMom
December 8, 2009
Meet with your nutritionist. At some point in your weight loss, some
people have to adjust their caloric intake higher or lower. I found out I
was not eating ENOUGH to lose weight. I switched to five tiny meals a day
and ramped up my activity/exercise. Make sure you are still drinking your
60 to 80 ounces of water along with getting the protien and veggie.
— cydthekid50
December 8, 2009
I had surgery three years ago (RNY)and still have truble digesting breads
and pastas. Also, I never weighed myself. I waited until I went to the
doctor's office so it always looked like I'd drop a lot. I knew I was
loosing weight, just didn't stew over not loosing a pound. If you stick to
the diet plan and get in some exercise (my hardest part) you will lose
weight.
— Muggs
December 8, 2009
I have periods when I don't lose any weight and then I start losing again.
I have heard that other people do too. The explanation I've received is
that your body tries to adjust to the new input of food and exercise. One
thing that can be done is to try to change your routine. Try a different
kind of excercise or step up intensity if you can. Or one thing to do is
just wait it out.
I had one of these periods of holding steady receintly and then the weight
started to drop off again. No clue why.
Remember you didn't get fat overnight so you won't lose it overnight.
— lucyfur
December 9, 2009
You are doing awesome, keep it up. I am 9 months out and still have issues
with some food, such is life I suppose.
It is important to remember that our bodies need to catch up every once in
awhile. You will have a week where you don't lose weight, but I get if you
measured your body you would find that you have lost inches. That is
because our bodies are amazing creatures. Occasionally, they need to just
readjust fat distribution. No worries if it is just a week...
— lmw9674
December 9, 2009
I agree with Lynn it is almost certain that during those weeks you are not
losing lbs you are losing inches. That is what my surgeon told me before I
even had the surgery. You are doing great just keep it up and you will
start losing the lbs again =)
— callen3640
December 15, 2009
You failed to mention which procedure you had. There are periods when you
will loose mass but very little weight.
— rkurquhart
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