Question:
I need help
I'm almost 8 months post op and I've quit losing weight 2 months ago. Not a pound in two months. Can't get any answers as to why I'm not losing. I do everything right, except exercise. Surely I'm not the only one that doesn't exercise. Any answers out there? — braesgran (posted on February 3, 2003)
February 3, 2003
Is there something holding you back from excercise? I am seeing this same
effect...as I didn't excercise beyond the first few weeks (walking to avoid
blood clots)... winter set in and I just didn't do it... I have not lost in
a month so I went and joined a PE class at the community college... I think
for me it's because I am taking in more calories than I did initially and I
am not doing anything to burn them... I have upped my water and have lost a
couple pounds in about 3 weeks-granted not a great stride but a start...
anyway I'd be interested to know...I'd love to share ideas, and update so
feel free to email me...
— MF
February 3, 2003
I doubt you're done losing, I think that the 1st 6 months are the easiest,
and after that it slows down a great deal. I am 8 months post-op as well. I
exercise a little in the beginning, then for like 6 months, did nothing due
to many health issues I have. You're definately not the only one who
doesn't exercise, but maybe you can try? Even taking a 20 minute walk 3
times a week can help and you just feel better overall! I joined a gym 2
weeks ago and go 4-5 times a week and that broke my 3 week plateau I was
on. Also, even if you are eating alot of protein, try upping it even like 5
more grams a day. Your body gets used to things very quickly, so makng a
small change should help. Goodluck to you!
— Lezlie Y.
February 3, 2003
You really need to get some exercise to keep the weight loss going, even if
it is only walking 30 minutes a day. I know it made a difference for me.
— LLinderman
February 3, 2003
Same thing happened to me except it was at 7 months out. About 2 weeks
prior to me having my tt, my weight loss kicked in again and I had lost my
remaining weight about a month after my tt.
— Patty H.
February 3, 2003
Georgia, your scenario sounds just like mine. I had surgery just a few
weeks before you and I have not exercised at all. I have lost 93 lbs to
date. I have not lost anything either in the last two months until a few
weeks ago. I had the flu and couldn't eat for a week (honestly I think my
plateau was due to eating too much expecially carbs). All I took in was
liquids...broth etc. Then all the sudden I lost 10 lbs. and I have noticed
that I get full much quicker now ...I think being on only fluids did help
although I'm not sure I would have had the willpower to do that if it
hadn't been for the flu :) Anyway, hang in there I am sure your weight
loss will kick back in. I don't want another long plateau, so I cut out a
lot of carbs and increased my protein. I wish I could find the time to
exercise but I have 4 children and work full time and am home very very
little. I am constantly running in circles and am exhausted by the time I
get home. I have about 30 lbs. to go to reach my goal. Just wanted to let
you know you are not alone..... Good luck!
— susan M.
February 4, 2003
As you lose, your body adapts, you are in a new battle of fighting
adaptation. You NEED to exercise. Others have said the same, and it is
true. Folks who exercise do much better with their loss. Do something to
get active, start slow, and just make it a goal to do a little more and a
little more. It is weird to incorporate exercise, especially at first, but
YOU CAN DO IT!
— Cara F.
February 4, 2003
I am 4 months out and have lost almost 100lbs. I just recently jooned a
gym called Curves and it's fantastic. They also have a protein shake that
is really, really good...so see if there is one in your area. The workout
is 3x week or more 30 minutes. Working for me! Excep my hair loss! lol
— EMN
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