Re: Plateau for three weeks :-(

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In a message dated 4/7/01 12:07:32 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I am 9 weeks post-op and I seem to have hit a plateau. I lost 40

pounds at 6 weeks, but for the last three weeks I haven't budged. I

am eating plenty of protein. My main meals are meat and vegetables.

In pre-op life I would see how much weight people were losing. I

know I should not compare myself to others, but I feel I should

have lost more by now. I am still wearing the same clothes as pre-

op, and they fit the same. I have to say I do have more energy and I

feel wonderful. Other than an increase in gas and major oil slick, I

have had very few problems to complain about. How long do plateau's

last and what can I do (if anything) to break it.

>>

Teri: you're doing great! I have similar feelings... I'm about 9 weeks

post-op and have lost 38 lbs! I do notice my clothes much more loose fitting

and I've lost inches, man! Good thing my mom had me measure myself

beforehand. That's always good to see even if the scales aren't moving!

I had my first plateau at 4 weeks post-op and it lasted two weeks. I've

heard of plateaus lasting a month (or more - or less LOL).

I know it's difficult, but try not to compare yourself to others. I have one

friend (my 'surgery sister' Mona who went in right before me) and she's lost

a whopping 50 lbs (she was at a similar pre-op bmi, too!).

I really try to look on the bright side: Our skin will have more time to

recover and as long as it all comes off in time... hey! I can totally

understand the second guessing oneself, though. I do it, too!

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

75 days post-op and still feelin' fab!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " )

now: 269.5 lbs/ bmi 40

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In a message dated 4/7/01 12:07:32 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I am 9 weeks post-op and I seem to have hit a plateau. I lost 40

pounds at 6 weeks, but for the last three weeks I haven't budged. I

am eating plenty of protein. My main meals are meat and vegetables.

In pre-op life I would see how much weight people were losing. I

know I should not compare myself to others, but I feel I should

have lost more by now. I am still wearing the same clothes as pre-

op, and they fit the same. I have to say I do have more energy and I

feel wonderful. Other than an increase in gas and major oil slick, I

have had very few problems to complain about. How long do plateau's

last and what can I do (if anything) to break it.

>>

Teri: you're doing great! I have similar feelings... I'm about 9 weeks

post-op and have lost 38 lbs! I do notice my clothes much more loose fitting

and I've lost inches, man! Good thing my mom had me measure myself

beforehand. That's always good to see even if the scales aren't moving!

I had my first plateau at 4 weeks post-op and it lasted two weeks. I've

heard of plateaus lasting a month (or more - or less LOL).

I know it's difficult, but try not to compare yourself to others. I have one

friend (my 'surgery sister' Mona who went in right before me) and she's lost

a whopping 50 lbs (she was at a similar pre-op bmi, too!).

I really try to look on the bright side: Our skin will have more time to

recover and as long as it all comes off in time... hey! I can totally

understand the second guessing oneself, though. I do it, too!

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

75 days post-op and still feelin' fab!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " )

now: 269.5 lbs/ bmi 40

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/7/01 12:07:32 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I am 9 weeks post-op and I seem to have hit a plateau. I lost 40

pounds at 6 weeks, but for the last three weeks I haven't budged. I

am eating plenty of protein. My main meals are meat and vegetables.

In pre-op life I would see how much weight people were losing. I

know I should not compare myself to others, but I feel I should

have lost more by now. I am still wearing the same clothes as pre-

op, and they fit the same. I have to say I do have more energy and I

feel wonderful. Other than an increase in gas and major oil slick, I

have had very few problems to complain about. How long do plateau's

last and what can I do (if anything) to break it.

>>

Teri: you're doing great! I have similar feelings... I'm about 9 weeks

post-op and have lost 38 lbs! I do notice my clothes much more loose fitting

and I've lost inches, man! Good thing my mom had me measure myself

beforehand. That's always good to see even if the scales aren't moving!

I had my first plateau at 4 weeks post-op and it lasted two weeks. I've

heard of plateaus lasting a month (or more - or less LOL).

I know it's difficult, but try not to compare yourself to others. I have one

friend (my 'surgery sister' Mona who went in right before me) and she's lost

a whopping 50 lbs (she was at a similar pre-op bmi, too!).

I really try to look on the bright side: Our skin will have more time to

recover and as long as it all comes off in time... hey! I can totally

understand the second guessing oneself, though. I do it, too!

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

75 days post-op and still feelin' fab!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " )

now: 269.5 lbs/ bmi 40

[Guest guest]

I know it is sooooo hard to do, but I have learned that you cannot compare

yourself to others. I am 5 1/2 weeks post-op and I have lost 33 pounds. I

started at 283 and I am now 250. My " switch sister " had lost more than that

by the 3rd week post-op and initially it made me feel like I was a failure or

that I was doing something wrong.

I now have a new attitude. It comes off in its own time. We are all

different and maybe I will continue to lose for a longer period of time than

another person. Maybe after we clear a plateau, 6 pounds will drop off. It

is really important to NOT focus on the scale as HARD as that is. I know I

am following the rules and the weight is coming off, so I am just going with

the flow.

I am definitely seeing a difference in my clothes. I might suggest that you

measure yourself today and compare the measurements in 2 weeks. I am sure

that your clothes are fitting differently. Maybe you are just being too

tough on yourself!

Best of luck!

in IL

Dr.

Lap DS 2/28/01

-33 pounds

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I know it is sooooo hard to do, but I have learned that you cannot compare

yourself to others. I am 5 1/2 weeks post-op and I have lost 33 pounds. I

started at 283 and I am now 250. My " switch sister " had lost more than that

by the 3rd week post-op and initially it made me feel like I was a failure or

that I was doing something wrong.

I now have a new attitude. It comes off in its own time. We are all

different and maybe I will continue to lose for a longer period of time than

another person. Maybe after we clear a plateau, 6 pounds will drop off. It

is really important to NOT focus on the scale as HARD as that is. I know I

am following the rules and the weight is coming off, so I am just going with

the flow.

I am definitely seeing a difference in my clothes. I might suggest that you

measure yourself today and compare the measurements in 2 weeks. I am sure

that your clothes are fitting differently. Maybe you are just being too

tough on yourself!

Best of luck!

in IL

Dr.

Lap DS 2/28/01

-33 pounds

[Guest guest]

I know it is sooooo hard to do, but I have learned that you cannot compare

yourself to others. I am 5 1/2 weeks post-op and I have lost 33 pounds. I

started at 283 and I am now 250. My " switch sister " had lost more than that

by the 3rd week post-op and initially it made me feel like I was a failure or

that I was doing something wrong.

I now have a new attitude. It comes off in its own time. We are all

different and maybe I will continue to lose for a longer period of time than

another person. Maybe after we clear a plateau, 6 pounds will drop off. It

is really important to NOT focus on the scale as HARD as that is. I know I

am following the rules and the weight is coming off, so I am just going with

the flow.

I am definitely seeing a difference in my clothes. I might suggest that you

measure yourself today and compare the measurements in 2 weeks. I am sure

that your clothes are fitting differently. Maybe you are just being too

tough on yourself!

Best of luck!

in IL

Dr.

Lap DS 2/28/01

-33 pounds

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Hi- Plateaus are annoying but happen tio us all. When I hit my first 3 week

plateau I spoke to my nutritionise and she told me to incorporate more

fat. So I did. I broke that plateaunut my next one was 4 weeks. It is okay

and just know it will come off. Ellen(Pam)