Question:
Is this it........????

I am 5 months post-op, I am 5' and started at 213, I am now 146, now dont get me wrong I am sooo grateful for this but can this be it? I go from 145 to 147 back to 145. I do everything right I think. I exercise, no breads or pasta, drink my water. My ideal weight is 118, and I just dont see it.    — April G. (posted on February 16, 2003)

February 16, 2003
If you are only 5 months out, this is not it, trust me!
   — Karen E.

February 16, 2003
April, its just a plateau and the body is just taking a break. I know how frustrating it is-at 1 year post-op, for the past few months, that is how I lose weight, up 2, down 2, up one, down 2, up 1, down 1, etc, etc.....I can play with the same 2 pounds for a month. Sigh. At 5 months post-op you are definitely not over losing. Your exercising, drinking water, keeping the protein up? If so, just keep at it..perhaps add a little more protein to the diet, or add an exercise session or vary the type of exercise. Sometimes just a little tweak helps.
   — Cindy R.

February 17, 2003
It's definately not it! don't worry, it's plateau- and some can last for weeks,some months I;ve heard. So if it's been a while, don't worry too much. And also, usually around 6 months out, the weight loss slows down, so just be prepared. Just like the others said, increase protein and water. And if you do nothing else, exercise! I found that has helped me so much with my plateaus. I am losing more weight again since I started exercising! I was 250, and now 8 1/2 months later I weigh 145lbs., 15 away from my goal. Goodluck to you, you're doing great!
   — Lezlie Y.