Question:
What am I doing wrong?

I have been "stuck" for two weeks now. Yesterday I ate: 2 tbsp of omelet w/eggs, ham, tomatoes and cheese, 2 cups of decaf coffee w/fat free creamer, 40 oz. of water, 2-1/2 oz tomato soup, 2 tbsp tuna salad, 2 oz. baked scrod, 1/2 tsp of cabbage. Plus I walked one mile. What am I doing wrong? Why am I stuck already? Plus everything I drink lays down around my ankles. I rarely go to the bathroom during the day but last night between 6 and 8 PM I ran to the bathroom almost every 10 minutes. I wonder what is going on with me?    — Eleanore Davis (posted on September 4, 2003)

September 4, 2003
Early plateaus are normal. Take a look in the library and you will see a great number of people had the same exact circumstances. Sometimes your body just needs to catch up. Personally I only lose 1 week out of every four and there are many people who do that as well.. If you are sticking to the program the scale will move eventually. I would "up" your water to 64oz. If you don't drink enough your body retains more. Water also helps you to flush out the fat. If you think you have a clinical edema problem you need to see your doctor for a diagnosis and possible kideny function test.
   — M B.

September 4, 2003
In addition to uping the water as the previous poster suggested, you really should think about upping your protein in take. I am not sure how far post-op you are or how your doctor feels about protein supplements. For me, my doctor doesn't like them but I am using them anyway and can't see how I can get in my daily requirement without them. Elizabeth, lap RNY 7/8/03: 224/194/125
   — Elizabeth ..

September 4, 2003
Nothing is going on with you that doesn't go on with everyone. It is much more uncommon for someone to NOT have a plateau than for someone to have one. I had my first plateau at 2 weeks out and have had them regularly since then. It happens to everyone, no matter what you do. Don't freak out.
   — Dawn P.

September 5, 2003
you don't seem to be getting in too many calories either, which can be a problem as well. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist, they should be able to guide you. Good luck!
   — Karyn B

September 5, 2003
with how littel you are ating maybe your body has kicked in to starvation mode and shut down to hang on to the weight.
   — **willow**