HELP! I'm so frustrated by my plateau

[RussT 495]

I lost 30 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet.

I lost 20 lbs in the first week post-op.

This past week I've lost only 5 lbs.

I really thought the weight would be falling off quicker.

I'm having between 90-100 grams of Protein per day, drinking plenty of Water and since I work in an office, I'm walking around much more than I used to. I knew I'd have to deal with plateaus, but I thought they would come later, not within 2 weeks of my surgery.

My rational brain says to relax and the weight will start to come off, but the irrational part of my brain says that it's going to come off very slowly from now on. I'm just frustrated and would love some feedback from those who have been in this situation.

Thanks!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

You lost 5 lbs in a week but you say you are on a plateau. I'm confused. Your weight loss appears to me to be happening at a lightening rate, I don't see a plateau anywhere?

[RussT 495]

You lost 5 lbs in a week but you say you are on a plateau. I'm confused. Your weight loss appears to me to be happening at a lightening rate, I don't see a plateau anywhere?

The first week after surgery I was losing 2-3 pounds per day. Then week 2 began and now I lost 5 pounds over the entire week. I'm happy for the 5 pounds, but that's a pretty quick slow down compared to the first week. I just thought/hoped it would keep coming off rapidly for the first month.

[Sparkleguider 1]

I lost 20 my first week and the following 2 weeks I lost nothing. I am 6 weeks post op and I only lose 1- 2 lbs a week now. I am down 32lbs now.

[Beto 25 1]

I lost 30 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet.

I lost 20 lbs in the first week post-op.

This past week I've lost only 5 lbs.

I really thought the weight would be falling off quicker.

I'm having between 90-100 grams of Protein per day, drinking plenty of Water and since I work in an office, I'm walking around much more than I used to. I knew I'd have to deal with plateaus, but I thought they would come later, not within 2 weeks of my surgery.

My rational brain says to relax and the weight will start to come off, but the irrational part of my brain says that it's going to come off very slowly from now on. I'm just frustrated and would love some feedback from those who have been in this situation.

Thanks!

Hey Russ don't get to worried about plateaus just stick to your diet and exercise program. I'm in a plateau right now and I'm post op 6 months and 100 pounds down from my starting weight. Just keep your mind on the final goal which a healthier lifestyle hope that helps.

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[RussT 495]

Beto25,

Thanks. I know that feeling great and health is the main reason for even having this surgery, but it's so hard to not wish for more weight loss to happen quicker. Next week I'll start swimming each morning before work so hopefully that exercise will get things moving on the scale a bit more. Thanks for your input!

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[blizair09 3,250]

@@RussT

The stall starting around Week 3 post-op is really common. It hit me right on schedule at the beginning of Week 3, and lasted for 2 weeks. After that, the weight steadily started coming off again.

Even during my pre-op diet (when I started at nearly 400 pounds), I had plateaus here and there. The body has to take a moment to catch up with itself during these periods of rapid weight loss.

Just keep following your plan and meeting your Protein and Water goals. I know how hard it is to be patient sometimes, but the scale will start moving again soon.

Good luck!

[SleevedMetal 3]

Take a breath and relax. Your weight loss will fluctuate. As long as you take your Vitamins, eat your Protein and drink your liquids--you'll be fine. Don't be discouraged when you don't lose as much as you think you should lose. As long as the scale keeps going down, you're going in the right direction.

[Sai 785]

"Only" is a four letter word hehe.

I generally lose 1-2 lbs a week. You've done remarkable, try not to be frustrated. After all the Water loss, too fast of weight loss one can lose a lot of muscle.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

Your body is healing. Let it do what it needs to do without you adding stress of worrying. Follow your plan and the weight will come off. This is a journey for life and you might as well enjoy it.

[Armygalbonnie 643]

So you've lost 55 lbs in 3 weeks and you're calling it a plateau? I really think you have unrealistic expectations and that can set yourself up for failure.

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[RussT 495]

So you've lost 55 lbs in 3 weeks and you're calling it a plateau? I really think you have unrealistic expectations and that can set yourself up for failure.

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I'm grateful for all these responses and I'm starting to understand more about what is realistic in regards to my weight loss. Thank you to all those who responded in a positive way.

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Your body is healing. Let it do what it needs to do without you adding stress of worrying. Follow your plan and the weight will come off. This is a journey for life and you might as well enjoy it.

Thank you for the great advice!

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[Nikkinee 94]

@@RussT

If it makes you feel any better (cause misery loves company right?) I have been stalled for 1 month. And when I say stalled I mean 0 pounds lost..for 4 weeks. And I'm only 7 weeks post op.

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