Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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kellynaylor 12/19/2012

For almost a month my weight has been stuck I cant see to get out of the 250's. I have lost a few pounds but VERY SLOWLY when I went to the surgeons a few weeks ago I had lost 3 pounds but when the analyized the loss (they have a really cool scale that you get on barefoot and it gives you all kinds of info I had actually lost 11 pounds of fat, gained 2 pounds of muscle but also gained 6 pounds of water. My clothes are getting loser too. Since I had so many complications I am only just now 11weeks after surgery able to exercise. I am doing physical therapy 3x a week and today I am going for a walk and I think I am going tostart going back to curves on my days I dont have PT. I also go back to work on Monday (Merry Christmas to me LOL).

I just want to break out of the 250's! 247 will mark my 100 pound loss since I started the process in May so I really want to get there. I have an appointment with my Nut on January 5th so maybe by then I will break out of this plateau.

AnneShep 12/19/2012

I can totally relate! I have been stuck since before Thanksgiving. Funny... that is when I discovered that I can eat sweets without dumping. Maybe I am "tasting" more than I realize. But it sounds like you are on the right track going back to curves and walking. And maybe going back to work will help. Let us know how it goes.

deleted_user 12/19/2012

I'm feeling your frustration, I haven't lost an ounce I over 3 weeks. I know we all hit plateus but they are harder to break throu than I thought theyd be. Overall it sounds like you've been pretty successful with your weight loss. Almost 100 pounds is amazing!! We just have to keep moving and have a little faith:)

deleted_user 12/19/2012

I just asked "Santa" for one of those scales for the holiday. They aren't very expensive and they use BIA (Bio-electric Impedance Analysis) to determine percents of muscle, bone, water, and fat. My dietitian recommends one to save your sanity when you think you aren't losing fat.

http://www.tanita.com/en/body-water-monitors-fat-scales/

Pam2011 12/19/2012

I know your discouragement. I was hoping to be 150 by new years day but was at 154 last week and then at 155.2 this week! What the heck a gain!?!? I have been sticking to my program for cals and protein and had a gain!?!?! UGH!!!! I've been trying to have a protein shake for my dinner when I can to try to see if that will shake things up some.
Good luck, the scale will move again!

lineka 12/19/2012

taking your measurements really helps you get thru the stalls. I have been bouncing between 179 and 175 for months. hang in there. you are doing great.

ShelleyNY 12/19/2012

Try to be patient.....you've done an amazing job and you're going to get on the scale very soon and celebrate your 100 lb victory!
If you've been eating and exercising the same way every day, then try changing it up a bit, sometimes that can kick things back into motion.
Shelley :o)

deleted_user 12/19/2012

I am having a huge stall here too. Hang in there!

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