Question:
I had surgery on 12-19-03 started out 5'4'' 268pounds

I am almost 4 months out and down 62 pounds but have not lost any weight in the last 3 1/2 weeks. I am getting scared that this is it for my I have uped my water to 80 oz and supplementing my diet with an additional 56 grams of protein (takind PRO-Coplex twice a day) any suggestions or ideas do you think I will make goal weight of 145 does this seem realistic? Oh yea I do exercise treadmill 3 times a week for 20-30 minuates and I go to Curves at least 3 times a week    — kathy B. (posted on April 11, 2003)

April 11, 2003
Kathy, do not worry your little head at all. When I was 4 months post op I had lost 59 pounds and then went 3 1/2 weeks and lost NOTHING. Then in one week I lost 9 pounds without changing any habits. I think that the body needs to re-adjust sometimes. I am 5 months post and down 72 pounds. Just hang in there and good luck.
   — debbie11092002

April 11, 2003
Take it from the Plateau Queen...your weight loss is far from over! I started my journey on April 24, 2002 (coming up on my 1-yr anniversary!!). I'm 5'2" and weight 289 the day of surgery. I have had several plateaus over the past year, with my first one right around 3 months. They last anywhere from 1 week to 2 months (OUCH!) and every time I think "Well, this must be it!" However, it never fails...the plateau breaks and the scale starts moving again. Sometimes I hit a plateau because my body needs it and sometimes it is my own fault (fall off the exercise wagon, eat too many carbs, don't drink enough water, etc)...either way, you will know how to deal with it and get over it. I have lost 129 pounds and 89 inches so far. I went from a size 28/30 to a size 8!!! Keep the faith!
   — pam29922