Question:
i am four weeks out lost twenty lbs. the first twenty days. have not lost anything
I am four weeks out, i have lost twenty lbs. in the twenty days for the past three days no weight loss has this happened to many people. — oohlala (posted on February 7, 2009)
February 7, 2009
yes, I am a revision RNY and am now 2.5 months post op and I am only down
35 lbs. But I have not been exercising which is important. Had knee
sugery and have not been doing well.. but exercise and it will come off
faster. We have to burn up more than we take in.
— MonHay
February 7, 2009
there is no way to lose weight EACH DAY. best to stop weighing yourself
daily and begin weighing weekly.
— love2hateit
February 7, 2009
This is a common problem. Be patient. Stick with the program. If you
don't lose weight for several WEEKS, you may consider trying to do
something else, but a few days does not a problem make. You could be
retaining water. You may also be gaining muscle, which would be a good
thing if this was happening. Just keep with the program, and wait it out
for a bit. If it doesn't improve, contact your support person at your
weight loss clinic and ask them what to do. If you cannot do that, then
try to get support from the board here at OH.
— hubarlow
February 8, 2009
I am 5 years post op next week. Don't sweat it. This surgery works, you are
not going to fail! Weight loss happens at it's own pace. Do not expect to
lose lose every day. You will lose some then your body rests, your skin
catches up, I went through plateus all the time. I am glad I did. My skin
issues are nill. It will take one to two years to get rid of all the
weight. So relax, Eat, walk, drink lots water, It seems like forever now
but befoe you know it you will have forgotten what it was like to be obese.
My surgeon told me this surgery only works if you eat. I eat all day and I
can't gain a pound. Protein shakes eventually make you fat. Your best bet
is to get your protein through food. Vitamins and walking. Its very normal
for the body to take breaks up to 3-4 months before weight loss begins
again. Get a tape measure. You will see during that time the scale doesn't
move but the tape measure does.Use a tracking program like fitday.com to
track it all. Relax This isn't going to fail. Be patient. You will be
Amazed!
— Kimberly Ten Kate
February 8, 2009
You lost so FAST the first 20 days...and now your body is taking a break!
This is very NORMAL! Sometimes that stall time can last for 2-3 weeks! You
are doing fine! Just know that it happens and this is not the end of
this...You'll have many more times of no weight loss on the scale...But it
will catch up and before you know it, a whole year will have passed and
you'll be looking a thinner, healthier person in the mirror!
— .Anita R.
February 8, 2009
thank you for all of your answers i will not get on the scale daily,
anyway i am concerned with my hihg blod pressure and diabetes numbers and
they are doing great thanks again
— oohlala
February 8, 2009
As everyone else has said, plateaus are normal - I am 5 months out and have
had 3 stalls - one was nearly 3 weeks! But take your measurements at least
once a month - you will be amazed at how many inches you will lose, even if
the loss isn't showing on the scale. And look at your other non-scale
victories - being able to do more, fit in smaller clothes, etc. Don't just
look at the scale. Tune in to how you feel.
Wendy
— Wendy M.
February 8, 2009
Anna, I am 6 weeks out from Lap RNY and have lost 32 pounds. Several
times I have stayed at the same weight for 3 to 5 days and also I have
gained a half lb. here and there which was probably just water weight.
Please don't get discouraged. No one can expect to lose a pound every day.
Get walking if the weather permits or if you have a treadmill. Gentle
exercise is great to start with. Just keep yourself moving as much as
possible without overdoing. I using the wii fit program and am dropping
about half a pound every day or so. I have a friend who had this surgery a
year ago September. She is down 130 lbs. She experienced weeks of
plateaus so I am glad I have not done that yet. Just watch your calorie
intake, keep moving, and don't get discouraged. Why, look what you've
already accomplished! Hang in there. Things will get better.
— gramX6
February 8, 2009
Im glad u answered this question because I am in the same, boat i work out
and staying the same weight now for four days iam hoping it is water weight
gain i lost 21 pounds in 3.5 weeks i know the stalling is part of it good
to hear i am not all by myself
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