Question:
Please tell me Im not finished!!!!!

I have not lost a pound in 3 months doing everything Im suppose to except dont drink enough water but surely Im not finished am I????    — Monica T. (posted on May 20, 2004)

May 20, 2004
Well then drink your water ya silly! But seriously, I have been plateauing too and had the same starting month as you. I need to exercise more. I only do about 3 hours a week and I know I need to do about 5 hours a week. I know I lose on the following: 1200 cals a day no matter what I eat. or 1500 cals a day of high protein low carb. + 80 or more oz of water and all my vitamins/supplements.
   — mrsmyranow

May 20, 2004
Water flushes the fat and other watse out. try to drink more. I have followed my surgeons plan and have loss 208lbs so far in 17 mos. I have 50 more lbs to go. I started slowing down around 15 mos. try to drink more water. hang in there
   — B4real

May 20, 2004
I don't think we are ever finished-- sure, the body may acclimate to the slight malabsorption of the proximal RNY, but it should continue to respond to low carbohydrate intake. I never experienced a plateau of longer than 3 days because I would drastically reduce my carbs (to about 15-20 per day) and increase my protein to nearly 80 grams per day. I would maintain this regimine for about 3 days and then gradually increase my carbs to about 40 grams a day. Others in my support group have followed this plan with comparable results. Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi

May 20, 2004
up your protien... Allan
   — aunkster

May 20, 2004
Get resting metabolic rate done to see if you are getting enough calories for your activity level.... up the protein, and of course, water, water, water!
   — kultgirl