Slow weight loss

Hi! Currently I am 9 weeks post op and down 44 pounds. To those who have had the surgery this is a great accomplishment. Even for myself. But for those who have not or ar recent post ops, I wanted to drop them this line so they do not get frustrated like myself. When I first started reading people's profiles I was amazed at how fast the weight came off and how well they were doing. Well not mine, the process seems to be going a lot slower. Although I would have never lost this much weight in fact maybe any weight if it wasn't for the surgery. Anyhow, you have to remember that everyones body is different so we lose differently. It will come off if you follow the right advice it just takes time. Be patient, it will be gone before you know it. Also people start at different weights. I was 270 when I had the surgery and I am 5'4". For the past 3 weeks I have been going to the gym and finally I have encorporated 2 spin classes and a kick boxing class for the 3 days I go a week. I want to go at least 5 but with going back to work after the surgery and being off for 2 months was a little more difficult then I thought. I am also single so I have been going out at least 4 nights a week. Eventually I will make it there and reach my goals. I know that. We are fortunate to have this tool and I plan on using it wisely. Good luck and if you have any questions that I may be able to help you with please feel free to respond. Stacey LAP RNY 7/7/03

Hi Stacey, Thanks for a great post. I am feeling a bit frusterated with my slow weight loss. According to my dietician I am average but it sure doesnt feel average, feels slow. I am 8.5 weeks out and have lost about 33 pounds. I started at 234 and am 5'2. I go weeks without a ounce lost. I have recently started at Curves and hopes that changes everything. I try so hard to keep a positive attitude but sometimes it is hard. Thanks again!

I know EXACTLY what you mean! My surgery was on July 14, and I started out at 302.5 lbs. I am down 43 lbs. now (259 lbs.) and it is slow going. Don't get me wrong. If it hadn't been for this surgery I could never have done this. My will power is strong only because I know what could happen if I eat the foods I want to. I know not to cheat. But, it is hard to see my friends eating a carmel pie, and I can do nothing but catch my drool as I watch. It is a struggle, but we all can do it! Stay on target, for the weight is coming off. Don't forget, the more you work out, the more muscle you build, and muscle weighs more then fat. Check you measurements to see if you've lost inches, not just weight.

You guys... I want to just hug you all. My surgery date was July 31st. I'm six weeks + post op, down 31 or 32 pounds, and frustrated. It's very difficult to not compare yourself to everyone else. But what you all have posted is incredibly true! We are all different. I do believe that exercise makes the BIG difference and I sure do need to get out and do more. I can't argue with that. I'm walking, but only about three nights a week. That's about to change. Measuring inches can be a great ego boost as well. On weeks when you don't lost pounds, you might notice that the inches are still melting away. Unfortunately, I never took my measurements pre-op because I didn't want to know. I guess I can start now. Better late than never, right? Keep your chins up and hang in there! WE are going to be success stories too.

I had open RNY on July 10th and so far I have lost only 40 pounds some days I'm up a couple or some days I am down a few but seem to come back to the 40 pound mark. From day one, the weight loss has been slow I know I have a very slow metab. and I am almost 50 years old so I take every pound as a gift that I would have never gotten had it not been for this surgery!

Hello all! I am glad to hear that there are some like myself. You all seem to be taking it much better than I am. I am 8 weeks out and I have ONLY LOST 21lbs! It is really depressing me and I am trying hard to deal with it. I was giving it 110% effort and still only lost 6lbs in 3 weeks. Since that weigh in I have been messing up BIG TIME. Unfortunately, I do not dump on sugar or fat. Sweets have always been a big weakness for me so I have been grazing on things like cookies and drinking coffee with fat free half and half and about 2 teaspoons of sugar. I have also been eating nuts, which are actually good for you but once I start it is hard to stop and if you eat too many the fat and calories don't take long to add up BIG TIME. I'm not gaining but I surely need to get back on track and really need to see some results when I do. I'm feeling like why did I do this to myself - I lost one and two lbs a week before this surgery! I am also eating way too much salt and retaining water like crazy! If you know how to pray, please pray for me! I know that my faith in God is the only thing that is keeping my mind from going out the window! I may be making myself sound worse than I actually am but I GOTTA' VENT! Thanks for listening or reading. I'm hangin' in here, I have to, after this what else is there! Take Care and God Bless!