Question:
Almost 2 Yrs. Later - Can't Lose!

I am 20 months post-op and can't lose any more weight. I have lost about 160 lbs., however, would like to lose another 40. I have been on the Atkins diet for several weeks and while I have lost a few pounds, it's nothing substantial. I know this is asked often, but I was just looking for some support. I don't typically go over 20 carbs a day, and have no issues with getting in my water, and I even exercise! The only downfall I have is carb-less candy (Atkins brand, although I count it in my 20 carbs a day). Could that be the reasoning behind my lack of loss? Any suggestions would be really appreciated. I know that my tool isn't defected, as I still get full after 6 oz. of food.    — Chloe S. (posted on July 27, 2003)

July 27, 2003
I know what you mean. I'm almost 27 months post op. I also lost 160 lbs and kept all but 5 of it off. I'm around 35 pounds from goal and have given up hope of it. I don't know what to do about it, but you are not the only one. I've thought about the Carbohydrate Adictis Diet (hate Akins) but haven't tried CAD as a post op. But if you can't lose with Atkins, the CAD probally won't help.
   — Danmark

July 28, 2003
Time to shake up the excersize. Are you really working out or has your body got use to your walking 1-2 miles a day, if that's what you do. You might think about a heart rate monitor to see it you are really working. Are you sweating? How often do you work out? How about weight lifting? I have read a study that showed the most health benefits from expending 2000 calories a week excersizing which works out to an hour a day. Yeah right. I work at 45 min 5 days a week. I'm a year out and having a tough time but I'm eating too many carbs. I'm doing strict Atkins this week and see if I can jump start. Good luck.
   — Sunny S.

July 28, 2003
I can certainly relate with you. I am over two years out and I have experienced the same issue. I have lost around 185 pounds, and I haven't really lost anything for months. I have tried several different approaches, including weight watchers and high protein. I weight lift 30 minutes and interval cardio(hard) for five to six days a week. Five to six small meals a day. I have grown increasingly dependent on protein bars, so I am trying now to limit them to one every few days. Recently, a gastric-nutritionist recommended 1,100 calories a day. I was hungry all of the time. I have upped it to 1200 a day. Also, I am hoping this will work in my favor. I have almost given up ever getting the last 20 pounds off to make it to my goal weight. Good luck to you.
   — sheron H.