I Stopped Losing Weight!

[ivymariposa30 0]

I had my surgery done nine months ago and I've lost a total of 74 pounds, but I still have 31 more pounds to go, and my scale doesn't seem to move :/ help!!!!

[BBdoodle 483]

Hey Ivy, I am almost 5 months post op and would like to loose a total of 70 lbs. I have lost 40 so far and this past 2 1/2 weeks the scale has not moved !!!! I changed up my exercise, increased the length and intensity so hopefully I will start to drop again. I think people hit a platau - you have do fantastic so far - hang in there !!!

[ivymariposa30 0]

Thank you BB, I will try to change my workout routine, to see if that helps. It's just so frustrating when your a month at the same weight!!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Stalls can last a month and sometimes more. How much Protein are you eating on a daily basis? You might want to try increasing your Protein to 100g a day for a few days. That will sometimes jump start your metabolism and your body will begin to burn more stored fuel (aka excess weight). Increasing your Water intake up to 64oz a day often helps as well. How many calories are you eating daily? If they are too low, your body responds to a famine state by conserving fat and that can result in your weight loss stopping. Sometimes, just increasing your calorie intake will result in starting to lose again. And of course, your plan to increase your exercise routine may help as well.

At nine months out, this probably isn't the first stall you've experienced. The average weight loss for RNY is 80% of excess weight. You've lost 74 pounds of your goal of losing 105. That's very close to that 80% number so it's reasonable to expect your weight loss to start to slow. That doesn't mean the last 31 are out of reach. It just means they may not come off as fast as the first 74. Perhaps the best advice anyone can offer is to stay focused on following the protocol, stay active, and stay away from the scales for at least a week, longer if you can stand it. You've already done a great job! Celebrate that success every day! Congratulations!!