I DONT THINK I'M LOOSING

Hi, I had my surgery on July 26,2 weeks after surgery I lost 21lbs,I see doctor thursday and I dont think I have lost anymore....can this really happen,I am not eating alot,I cant,I do eat pretzels instead of breads,and I know that isnt on my diet but sometimes I just feel like I need to eat them,there is no way I am over eating I had the gastric by-pass,my clothes are hanging off of me but I just feel like it isnt coming off fast enough,I guess I'll feel better or worse after I see the doctor t omorow,I am very depressed,any suggestions...has this happened to anyone else ??

Hi, That happened to me I lost 20lbs within the first 10 days then nothing for like weeks. My doctor said my body was in shock and trying to conserve. I eventaully started losing again although it is slow. I have lost 39lbs now in 9weeks. The upside to that is not losing so fast hopefully I will not ave the skin issue that so many WLS patients have. My doctor says I am right on track and my loss is average.

Hi Tami thanks for the responce,,i just needed to know i was not alone,i guess loosing slow is better than not loosing at all..my sister in law lost 52 lbs her first 2 months and i cant get that out of my head,i have a problem with the protein shakes.I HATE THEM !! but i need to get more protein in me thats for sure,i am sure my body is in shock too hell i abused it for years..i feel better knowing i'm not alone..good luck and lots of success to you i'm sure i'll feel better tomorrow after my appointment

Joni, don't worry dear! We're all right there with you! Hang in there! HUGS Kimberly

Yes, it sure has with me too. I have lost 67 pounds but now it is slow. I drive my poor husband crazy. I keep saying I will not lose any more and then a few days later I lose some more. It can be hard, but every one says it is not good to lose too fast. I want to lose it all now.

I had my surgery 7/25 and I have lost about 38 lbs so far... I lost only 4 lbs between week 3 & 5 and almost died ! Now I seem to only be loosing about 3 lbs a week. I too have problems w/ protien. The milky tasting shakes make me feel nausiated ( even w/ soy milk) and the protein fruit drinks are so nasty it takes nearly all day to finish one. Im also not a big meat, cheese, or egg eater - probably why Adkins never worked for me- I used to eat a lot of pasta, rice, and veggie dishes... so you can imagine my canundrum.... not much left to eat that has alot of protein. I also know I need to get my water in and that would help - but it takes literally 7 hours to drink 16 oz of a protein drink - it leaves little time to get your water in. Sigh - so Im right there w/ you hon ... keep your chin up.. Im sure by the end of the year well both be sporting new bodies . Hugs ~ Aly