Question:
I am 6 months out and have not lossed anything for 4 weeks.....

I went from 317 to 216 in 5 months and now I am stuck.....Help me please..    — MMClosing (posted on April 10, 2003)

April 9, 2003
Congratulations on doing so well. You are well on your way to a healthy new life. I went from 346 to 226 in 6 months and didn't lose an ounce for two months. Then in a matter of 3 weeks, I lost 27 pounds. You have hit a plateau and that is normal. Just make sure you are getting in all your fluids, plenty of protein and limiting carbs (especially white carbs like bread, pasta, potatos, etc). I am 16 months post op and still get between 50 and 60g of potein daily even though I have reached goal (my doctor's, not mine). If you are exercising, you might increase that too. I really don't know about that because I couldn't do much because of severe arthritis. But if you follow the rules, you will lose the weight. And, don't get discouraged and start eating the bad foods. Plateaus happen, unfortunately.
   — Patty_Butler