Plateau Already??

[AppleBand 1]

Well, here I am, guessing that I have already arrived at "Plateau Island". Between pre op, and inital post op phases of diet I quickly lost 19 lbs. Now I am on soft foods, calculate, measure and log everything I eat (900-1000 calories a day), and have not lost any weight in over 2 weeks. My band buddy at work keeps telling me it's because I haven't had a fill yet, but my thinking does not accept that. Fill or not, I am still only eating 900-1000 calories a day. My only hope with a fill would be that I would be more satisfied and less hungry with what I am eating. Any thoughts out there?? I am trying so hard, when you have 60 lbs to lose, you would think some more would come off, even if it was 1 lb a week or something!! This is where I would always stop losing weight with my dieting before the band and I am so scared right now.

[vlp1968 83]

Hang in there. Keep doing all the right things and the scale will move. You lost a lot of weight very quickly, your body is adjusting to that. Once your cleared, start excersising. It is a huge piece of the puzzle. My other advice is to watch carbs and fat. Get lots of protien and Fiber in your diet. I usually have eggs for Breakfast, and a lean protien and veggie for lunch and dinner. I snack on nuts (1/4 cup) and lowfat cheese sticks. Hope this helps and good luck.

[brbm6 6]

It happened to me. I had to increase my Water intake to at least 100 oz. per day. For some reason my weight will not budge unless I drink tons of water.

[Cindy C 150]

Take your measurements. I found with every plateau I hit along the way that even though the scale was not moving, the tape measure was. Seeing that I was losing inches if not pounds helped keep me on track until the scale caught up. Good luck!

[Jess55 97]

The first six weeks are about healing. It's normal for you to stop losing also changing from liquids to mushies. I lost nothing weeks 2-5 post op. Been losing steadily (relatively) ever since. Also you say you have 60# to lose, don't be discouraged that you'll probably lose slower than someone with 100+ pounds to lose

[Beckyo72 0]

Well, here I am, guessing that I have already arrived at "Plateau Island". Between pre op, and inital post op phases of diet I quickly lost 19 lbs. Now I am on soft foods, calculate, measure and log everything I eat (900-1000 calories a day), and have not lost any weight in over 2 weeks. My band buddy at work keeps telling me it's because I haven't had a fill yet, but my thinking does not accept that. Fill or not, I am still only eating 900-1000 calories a day. My only hope with a fill would be that I would be more satisfied and less hungry with what I am eating. Any thoughts out there?? I am trying so hard, when you have 60 lbs to lose, you would think some more would come off, even if it was 1 lb a week or something!! This is where I would always stop losing weight with my dieting before the band and I am so scared right now.

I am experiencing the same thing! I am 2 weeks post- op. I lost exactly 20 pounds during pre- op diet and the first week post op. The last few days, I haven't lost any and I know I'm doing everything as instructed. I was losing 1-2 lbs per day. Then to suddenly stop is discouraging. I was glad to see your story and know that I am not the only one out there struggling with this.

[Kate rules 43]

I'm there too! Lost 5 pounds right after surgery, now two weeks later I've put on 2.5 pounds, but I have lost inches! I've lost two inches off my waist, 1.5 in off my bust and another 2 in off my hips. I was majorly bumming until I did measurements. Now, I'm feeling much better. Was feeling like a complete failure.

[healthierme72 6]

I am going thru what you are...i eat 900 cal. A day and up to now I lost 24 lbs. 8 weeks post op and I am at a halt exactly, where I have always been in the past. I have not been under 180 in over 13 yrs and of course, I am stuck there. I too need to lose 60 more lbs. But, even though I don't see the scale going down, I feel my clothes falling off or my very tight clothes actually fitting me. I just got my first fill last week and I haven't budged in weight. I think, I was having too few cal. 500 cal now I am back to 900 cal. And hoping to reach one of my mini goals by this week. I am going to try to drink more Water. Lately, even though I have been drinking 64 oz, I have been waking up thirsty. Could be due to the warm weather. Good luck to you and hang in there!

[AppleBand 1]

Thanks friends for saying what I really needed to hear!! I have been trying to exercise a bit, never been very good at that part . I have been drinking a lot of Crystal Light, maybe I should drink plain Water more as well. I know I did not get heavy drinking too much Crystal Light in life but it does have calories. I have been looking at my carbs and fat but I will be more conscious of that. I guess I just needed some feedback and you all gave me some great words!! Thanks again!!