Question:
I am 4 weeks post op Open-RNY, too early for a plateau?

I haven't lost anything in the last 2 weeks, I'm doing everything except having trouble with the water. What's going on?    — Debbie W. (posted on May 11, 2002)

May 11, 2002
Hi Debbie: I hit a plateau from weeks 4 through 6 1/2. I just kept reading this site, and getting reassurance that it would pass. And you know what, it did for me and it will for you. This is going to be a long process so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Best wishes,
   — Ann B.

May 11, 2002
No, not at all. I'd say you're due.
   — Danmark

May 11, 2002
I had the same problem and was very upset. I figured i'd be the one person that this surgery didn't work for. I'm now 7 weeks post-op, but I seemded to stop losing weight at 4 wks. I made an effort to get in enough water and continued my walking and low and behold I dropped 10 lbs last week. The doctor had told me it would work and it does.
   — Barbara M.

May 11, 2002
I had surgery about 4 1/2 weeks ago. Past couple of weeks I haven't lost anything. But this morning when I stepped on the scale I realized I have lost 6 more pounds putting me at a total of 37.5 so far!!! I was scared that I wasn't going to lose anymore, but I figured it was kind of unrealistic to continue at the pace I was going. I had lost 31 pounds in 2 weeks.....that's a crazy pace if you ask me!! Keep the faith.....I am!!!
   — bevewy

May 11, 2002
This is VERY normal. From what I have seen, myself included, a plateau at about 1 month is normal. I didnt loose anything from 4-7 weeks out, then all of a sudden, I lost 10 lbs in one day. I am now 7 mos out and down 97lbs. Dont worry...it will come off.
   — RebeccaP