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Following your weight loss surgery, you’ll most likely be thrilled with the amount of weight you will immediately start losing. While not common, some patients may find that after months of steady weight loss, they find themselves at a plateau where the scale seems to be remaining at its present level - and above the final weight target. If this describes you, relax! By no means does this mean this is your final weight or where you need to be. It simply means some additional tweaking to your regiment is in order.

If you’ve had the lap-band procedure, this is a good indicator that your band needs to be tightened. Later, after you’ve reached your weight loss goal or you feel you are losing too much weight or not able to eat enough to feel at your best, your band can be adjusted again.

If you’ve had any of our weight-loss surgeries, including gastric bypass, lap-band, or sleeve gastrectomy, this plateau may also mean that you need to increase your exercise program and also revisit how much food and calories you are consuming. Ignoring the dietary guidelines can slow weight loss and can also cause you not to feel your best - and even become fatigued or nauseous, or even to develop seating and diarrhea. Those symptoms are often referred to as a “dumping syndrome,” which is something you sure will want to avoid. Alcohol is typically very high in calories and can slow weight loss, so we recommend you refrain from drinking alcohol completely for the first year, and then only moderately thereafter.

Exercise is also critical for weight loss and to avoid having your body consume your unused muscle as you lose weight.

Whether you’re a potential client or have already had weight loss surgery at Nicholson Clinic, we are always eager to answer your questions, provide you with exercise suggestions and food portion information at any time. It is as important to our staff as it is to you that your weight loss surgery is a success - not just in the short term but is a life-changing event - so we will help ensure your success along the way!