Question:
I have only lost 65 lbs in 4 months, what am I doing wrong?
I am 4 mns post op (open rny). I have only lost 65 lbs and am very discouraged. I started out over 300lbs. You would think that I would have lost more by now. Can someone tell me if this is normal or am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions are welcome!! Thankyou — Kelly W. (posted on August 24, 2001)
August 24, 2001
That is a great loss.. my gosh that would break down to be 16.25 lbs a
month. Just keep up the good work.. make sure you are getting your water,
protein and eating like you are supposed to. Exercise and work on speeding
up your metabolism and you may be able to do better.. but quite frankly I
would be delighted. I can't lose that kind of weight on my won I know
that for sure.
— Dawn R.
August 24, 2001
Don't get discouraged!! I haven't had surgery (yet!), but my friend who
had her surgery in April has been losing 4-5 pounds a week on average.
Sounds like you're doing fine! Keep up the good work!
— Brenda V.
August 24, 2001
Hey, you are doing great! I am 5 months out and have lost 66 lbs (starting
at 276), I feel like I am alittle slower than some, but it is still coming
off at a nice pace. A slower loss means less stress on your gallbladder,
skin and clothes budget! It is hard to be patient, put your scales away
for a while if you look too often. FOcus on the things that you have
gained while you have lost the weight - can you fit into old clothes you
loved? Cross your legs, get up off the floor, take in a belt or sandals?
Lower BP or sugars, aching feet?
— M. A. B.
August 24, 2001
I have to laugh at this question. I wonder "Have you lost your mind
too?" My gosh that much weight in so little time!! Before your
surgery you would have swooned over that! Feel grateful - you've done
brilliantly!
— [Anonymous]
August 24, 2001
I'm preop...5'2, 267 lbs; I would be thrilled to lose 65 pounds in 4
months! Have you ever lost that much so quickly before? If you are at all
like me, probably not. I personally think you are doing great. My plan and
I hope I can stick with it once I'm post op is to try and NOT compare my
losses with those of others. There will always be people who lose at faster
or slower speeds, so why get all worried about numbers. From what Ive
learned at this site, if you stick to your doctor's instructions or at
least eat in a healthy manner and get your water in, you don't have to be
concerned with numbers, they'll take care of themselves. Congrats and keep
up the good work. Be proud!
— Donna L.
August 24, 2001
Hi Kelly,
Your doing absolutely nothing wrong. Sounds to me that your doing a great
job. Before this surgery you would have struggled, like all of us, to lose
any weight. I had surgery in April and I've lost a total of 70lbs (started
out at 253lbs) I personally feel better then I've ever felt before! Give
it time..I hear the slower we lose the better. Keep it up..your doing
great! *S* Take care and good luck with everything!
— [Anonymous]
August 24, 2001
Kelly
I think you are right on target. I too am 4 months post op, started at 290,
and down 75lbs. I have hit a plateau the last 2 weeks. I have 2 friends
how had the surgery the same week as me, and they are both down 65lbs. You
are doing wonderful !! To increase your weight loss, increase your protein,
water intake, exercise, and cut down on your carbs.
Good LUck
— Andrea M.
August 24, 2001
65 lbs in 4 months?? That is great!! You have to ask yourself, could you
have done that before the surgery? I think what you may be doing is
comparing yourself to others that have had the surgery. If everyone would
just realized that we are not clones, that we are individuals, that have
different metabolisms, different surgeons, and different diets, we would
not question the weight loss in what amount of time.
— [Anonymous]
August 24, 2001
Don't be ridiculous! That is wonderful! I never lost that much in 4
months! DO NOT make weight loss goals - I tell people this all the time.
You cannot make yourself lose fast - your body will drop the weight however
it darn well pleases. You should, however, make attainable goals like: I
will drink all my water today, I will exercise today, I will get in my
protein requirements today. This is something you CAN control and you will
not suffer disappointment. Weight loss goals only lead to disappointment
and disappointment will lead to eating the wrong foods (am I right?) Work
the plan and the plan will work (I know, I am repeating myself again).
— Cindy H.
August 24, 2001
I am 4 months post op lap/rny and have also lost 65 lbs. I started at
5'5", 251 BMI of 42. I could not be happier. I know that this weight,
for once in my life, will be gone forever. Don't forget that amazing fact.
You're doing just fine. Make your weight loss a journey and not a
destination and enjoy everyday for each of your successes. Keep up the
great work.
— [Anonymous]
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