When do you typically STOP losing weight?

[Lulu_RNY 80]

Hello! I'm 9 months post op and lost a total of 148 lbs since surgery! Starting weight 345 and current weight is 197. Super happy with my progress thus far but for the past 2 weeks I've been at a stand still at 197? Goal weight is somewhere near the 180's! I'm concerned because I don't know if I've hit my plateau at 9 months already? Any advice!?!

[mike_s 32]

I stopped about 1 year out and then gained about 10lbs and have held that for 2 years.

Each person is different so don't get discouraged. You're doing well. Some people plateau and some don't. Just keep doing what you're supposed to.

Are you exercising like you're supposed to? Have you gotten to the stage where you're getting a lot of energy?

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[Lulu_RNY 80]

I stopped about 1 year out and then gained about 10lbs and have held that for 2 years.
Each person is different so don't get discouraged. You're doing well. Some people plateau and some don't. Just keep doing what you're supposed to.
Are you exercising like you're supposed to? Have you gotten to the stage where you're getting a lot of energy?
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Yup! I'm still following my diet I don't eat any breads pastas or rice. My carbs come from the fruit I eat or whole grain crackers that I may eat from time to time. My calorie intake ranges from 650-850 daily. As far as exercising...I don't actively exercise simply because I'm in nursing school and always on the run! I try to get at least 30 minutes of cardio in a day tho! And now that u mention it I have had a lot of energy lately!? Thanks for your response and congratulations on your success!!!

[mike_s 32]

Just keeping doing what you're supposed to and you'll be fine. They wanted me to walk about a mile a day after. I work at a large school system and the summer I returned to work we were opening 3 new schools. I walked over 6 miles a day so I didn't really did any exercising either. I am now though

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[JohnnyCakes 593]

5 hours ago, Lulu_RNY said:

Hello! I'm 9 months post op and lost a total of 148 lbs since surgery! Starting weight 345 and current weight is 197. Super happy with my progress thus far but for the past 2 weeks I've been at a stand still at 197? Goal weight is somewhere near the 180's! I'm concerned because I don't know if I've hit my plateau at 9 months already? Any advice!?!

if this helps.... my surgeon explained it to me that the weight lost will be like filling up a glass of Water in the sink without spilling. you know how at first, you can turn the faucet on full-bore? then as the water nears the top of the glass, you slow the faucet down so it doesn't spill over? same thing here. you have lost 148lbs (AMAZING, btw, congrats!) and are only about 15lbs away from your goal. that's very very close.

if you were 18mos or two years out, i'd probably call it. but at 9 months? no, i would bet money that you reach 180. but it really might take another 6 months. that doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong though.

i would, however, see if cutting out the fruit makes a difference. while not as bad as straight sugar, it can still spike blood sugar and insulin and might be hampering your efforts to lose those last few pounds. i'd replace the crackers with nuts and the fruit with vegetables and see what happens.

regardless, you've done great.

[Lulu_RNY 80]

if this helps.... my surgeon explained it to me that the weight lost will be like filling up a glass of Water in the sink without spilling. you know how at first, you can turn the faucet on full-bore? then as the water nears the top of the glass, you slow the faucet down so it doesn't spill over? same thing here. you have lost 148lbs (AMAZING, btw, congrats!) and are only about 15lbs away from your goal. that's very very close.
if you were 18mos or two years out, i'd probably call it. but at 9 months? no, i would bet money that you reach 180. but it really might take another 6 months. that doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong though.
i would, however, see if cutting out the fruit makes a difference. while not as bad as straight sugar, it can still spike blood sugar and insulin and might be hampering your efforts to lose those last few pounds. i'd replace the crackers with nuts and the fruit with vegetables and see what happens.
regardless, you've done great.

Thank you so much for the advice!!! It truly helps to hear it from a different perspective sometimes! I'll definitely take u on that advice and try to nuke my diet a little! Thanks again! [emoji5]

[thisisthenewme 358]

Wow!! You are doing awesome.
The only thing I can think of is maybe your calories are too low?? Just seems a little low to me, to be supporting your activity at school and at 9 months out.
On another note, I really slowed down around 200lbs too!

[catwoman7 10,875]

I kept losing during year 2, but it slowed *way* down (and I had a lot of stalls) after I was 10 months out or so. I was worried that my body was "done" in the 180s or 190s, but no, it kept going - just V-E-R-Y slowly....

[1234567890 328]

Just like Mike_S said it all depends..everyone is different..

Some hit stalls at the 3rd month... others at 6th month etc.

I am 6 1/2 months post op, and so far lost 160 lbs. Experienced stall by 5th month.. Remember, you cannot control that, that is your body defending against changes in weight.. Stall will pass, I read if you eat more Proteins in the morning will help out, overall do not stress out about it, is just a stage. If you keep following your meal plan you will be fine.

Try doing HIIT or cardio mixed with weight lifting, will accelerate your metabolism, and drink/eat Protein after your workout for best results. Also keep track of your calories and macros proteins/fats/carbs.

Good luck in your journey