How She Broke a Plateau After Bariatric Surgery

Annika was doing what she was supposed to do. She was eating smaller portions, walking, riding her bike, and staying active. But after losing weight following gastric sleeve surgery, the scale stopped moving. In this episode, Annika shares what it was like to hit a true weight-loss plateau and how she and Dr. Albert Takem approached what came next. She first tried phentermine, but stopped because of the jitteriness. She later started semaglutide, and the weight began coming off gradually again. Ep158 - How She Broke a Plateau… We discuss: What a true weight-loss plateau looked like for Annika Losing weight after gastric sleeve surgery and later regaining some during the pandemic Why eating less and exercising were no longer moving the scale Her experience with phentermine and why she stopped taking it Starting semaglutide and gradually increasing the dose The emotional milestone of finally getting below 200 pounds Going from 242 pounds to 179 pounds The everyday changes she noticed as the weight came off, including climbing stairs more easily and feeling younger Ep158 - How She Broke a Plateau… Annika’s story shows that a plateau does not always mean someone has stopped trying. Sometimes the next step is recognizing that the body has stopped responding to the same approach and having a thoughtful conversation about what may need to change.  Questions for Dr. Takem and the team 💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & Wellness Book your consultation: https://www.maryland-primarycare.com/