Question:
5'3

I had Lap RNY in July, am 5'3" and have only lost 55 lbs so far. At the beginning the weight came off without even trying. Now even with exercise, increasing protein and water it has slowed down dramatically. I still want to lose another 45 lbs and am really worried, what if this is it??    — ellen L. (posted on December 10, 2003)

December 10, 2003
Well you're certainly not alone. My weightloss has slowed to a crawl lately with only a 3 lb loss last month. I am a gym rat, and would hate to think where I'd be without all the exercise! I'll be interested to see what others have to say. Barb 4/07/03 5'3" 235/143/130
   — Barbara C.

December 10, 2003
I had lap RNY 10/29/03.Started at 5'3", 240lbs. I, too lost pretty quickly - 60 lbs - and stopped losing in May. I have been walking 6-7 times per week, at least an hour each time, started doing weight training the first of August. I have been up and down with the same 3-4 lbs ever since. I keep doing what I am supposed to. I recently developed an upper respiratory infection, so I stopped exercising for about 2 weeks. I am back to walking and restarted the weights. I hope this gets the loss going again. I am stuck at the weight I was after my second son was born about 20 years ago. I hope I'm not done!
   — koogy

December 10, 2003
I'm 5'3"-had Lap rny on june 10 at 289#'s. I'm now at exactly 6 months & am 207. A loss of 82#s. I have been on several plateaus. Losing only 6 lbs in a month! But I upped my protein to 75-100 grams and 2 months ago and have lost 22 lbs since then. Not excellent loss but better than pre-surgery days. I had a goal to lose 75 by Christmas and I have surpassed that! At my 3 month visit my dr. said my weight loss was great but not stellar...now, he'd probably say good but not great...! I'm satisfied, first of all with how i feel and look now compared to 6 months ago. Also-take your measurements! I lost over 8" in 2 weeks. I am working out almost daily. I know the discouragement, but stand firm and you will still be a loser. Just remind yourself how often you tried before and never lost 55 pounds in 5 months!
   — toni S.

December 10, 2003
I am also 5'3. Check my profile at the bottom for a month by month loss thru month 21. You are not done losing at all. And yes, it does come off slower the further out you get. How often are you eating? I found that eating several small frequent mostly protein based meals helps keep the metabolism burning those calories. Also are you getting in enough calories or perhaps too many? Too little and the body will hoard the fat, too many and you will stop losing. And exercise, only the heart pumping cardio types of exercise will boost the metabolism to burn those calories faster...
   — Cindy R.

December 10, 2003
I started at 5'2" 210 lbs & I have lost 90 lbs in 12 months. The weight loss has been slowing down as far as the numbers on the scale getting smaller, but the inches are still coming off.
   — KAT *.

December 10, 2003
Hi, You are doing great I am my WLs on May 12th and am down about 60lbs in 6 months. I started at 274 and am now at 220. THis is the weight I stayed at most of my life. I have been stuck for the last 2 months...I feel the same, but people say I look smaller each time they see me, although I haven't lost much...You are doing great!
   — christina L.

December 10, 2003
I had surgery on July 15th and have lost 59 lbs so far. I started at 235 and am now 176. I have to say except for the first 18 lbs the rest I have had to fight for. If I do not excersise I do not lose. I still have about 40 lbs to lose and I pray that I can. This month has been VERY hectic and I haven't done my daily routine. I worry about the 6 month anniversary that is approaching.
   — TheresaC

December 11, 2003
dont worry sweetie..it slows down for us all. Then the scale will start moving again. Just stick to the rules and dont give up. I am 5'3" and have a weekly loss chart on my profile check it out
   — hooterzgirl75