4 Months Out, Going On A 2 Week Plateau

[Noelle Montana 0]

Hey guys! this is my first post in this forum, i really need some advice/encouragement!

I had my surgery Oct 11th, and I'm currently down 58lbs. For about 2 weeks now, I have weighed anywhere from 241-243. I'm so irked right now! I'm starting to panic and feel as if I'm not going to lose anymore Previous to my plateau, my weight loss slowed down to about 2 lbs a week. Is this normal? I've been going to the gym almost daily for the past month so I'm really confused as to why the numbers arent moving! I know it could be muscle gain but come on now! lol

[Lissa 2,631]

Noelle, Are you measuring? Are your clothes getting bigger? Are you drinking your Water every day? I'm 5 months out and my weight loss has slowed down a lot, but I'm losing pants sizes and watching my body shift, almost literally watching it happen. I've suddenly begun feeling things like my hip bones and seeing muscles in my arms and legs that weren't there before. I'm also watching my stomach shrink almost daily. I guess I'll take those things over seeing lower numbers on the scale.

I've lost nearly 3 pants sizes in the last month, although the scale is seemingly stuck. I'm now on the last hook of my new bras and I have muscle definition that I don't recall seeing since high school.

You're not done losing. This is probably a weight you maintained for a while on the way up, so your body is pretty comfortable there right now. Just keep following your plan (64 oz of Water, 70g of protein) and working out. It will happen. And, yes, muscle does weigh more than fat. Muscle also helps keep/rev up your metabolism. You will lose more weight...and you'll have great tone when you lose it!

Good luck!!

[UndaMyVoodoo 5]

I agree with Lissa, look at all of those other things that are changing about your body. If your size is changing, and you are feeling great that should be all that matters. I know the point of WLS is to lose "weight" but for me it is about losing weight to get healthier and be able keep up with my toddler. My surgery is in four days and I have decided that I will not be focused on or a slave to the "number". Any good changes that happen to my body will be a WIN for me regardless of how much weight I've lost. It won't be about what I lost this week or last.

I think losing weight is important but focus on all of the NSVs you are having. As long as you are doing what you need to do with your Protein, food, and Water, it will all work itself out. I wish you luck!

[christin 54]

What Lissa is saying is so true. This week I haven't lost a pound, but a pair of pants I have went from tight to a little loose! That amazed me. Our bodies must be working so hard to change!

[Noelle Montana 0]

Yes, I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing so i suppose you're right. Before I gained a lot of weight, I spent the majority of my life at this weight, so it would make sense that I would plateau here. My pants are fitting a lot better ( i purposely bought them 2 sizes too small) So i guess I'll just have to wait it out. Thanks guys!