Question:
I am 6 months post op and haven''t lost weight in 3 weeks.

I feel hungry alot more but seem to be eat around the same amount. I am depressed about this I was hoping to be dowm at least 70lbs by 6 months and have lost 62lbs. I have another question. It seems every time I take calcium citrate I get headaches. Has anyone else had this problem?    — Bonnie S. (posted on July 15, 2002)

July 15, 2002
I had a 6 wk plateau at 6 months post-op. I think that is a favorite time for plateaus to rear their ugly heads. I havent' had a prob with the citrate so I can't help you there.
   — Cheri M.

July 15, 2002
I didn't see how much you had weighed before surgery, but it sounded like you were a smaller one. I was 221 when I went in for surgery, I was 146 after 6 months, and now I have stayed the same. It's been about 9 months. I don't think everyone always gets to goal weight, but it sounds like you are doing well. I wouldn't worry too much. I bet you'll start back again soon. Good luck
   — alicialeew

July 15, 2002
62 pounds in 6 months is GREAT! That's over 10 pounds/month. Your body could be losing inches right now, and inches don't show up on the scale. If you are real concerned, try doing a bit more exercise and don't weigh yourself too often. It could be close to your time of the month and you could be holding water. Relax, you are doing fine!
   — Kim B.

July 16, 2002
Bonnie, check out the library of old Q & A postings-go to post-op issues and look under plateaus. 3 weeks is not a long plateau believe it or not, try 3 months!! 62 in 6 months is great, especially if you started as a "light weight". You've got nothing to be depressed about....
   — Cindy R.