Revision vs virgin DS

Hi! I've been lurking around here for years (had RNY in 2009 and revised to DS on 09/05/12) Reading peoples post about how much weight they have lost in the first 3 months of having DS is incredible, but I don't seem to be experiencing the same rapid loss! I started out on my surgery date at 252 lbs and right now (10 weeks later) I'm at 216 and seem to be at the same 216 for the past 3 weeks!! It's frustrating me because I feel like I should be losing a lot more, but I keep reading not to compare with other weight loss. I am just waiting to go in for my 3 month follow up on December 3rd... ANYWAY, do you get a more dramatic weight loss in the first months when you have a virgin DS vs when you get revised from RNY to DS? I think I just needed to vent my frustration or hear something encouraging! 

The weight loss with a revision is definitely slower and sometimes nit as much totally. Don't get discouraged though. I am 10 pounds below my RNY weight loss.

Thanks! I keep trying to keep perspective on it! I am now only 4 lbs more than my lowest weight after RNY and it's only been 10 weeks! I just need to practice patience, not my strongest suit!! :) 

I totally understand !

I had a virgin DS on 9/11/12....and I have lost 34 lbs.  You are ahead of me!!!  I see where people that had it after me have loss large amounts of weight.  I try not to stress about it...but it is hard!!!!

I am a revision from band to DS. The first 6 months I consistently lost 10 lbs a month. Now about 3-6 per month. Slow and steady. My Dr. Warned me it would be a slower weight loss then if it wa a virgin surgery. Your doing great. Good luck.

Thanks guys!! I really did need to hear this!! I should have started posting here and interacting with everyone A LONG TIME AGO!! 

-Valerie

I had a sleeve done almost 3 years ago,and my weight lost slowed down tremendously after 1 year. Now i am going back for the DS which is the 2nd part since i already have a sleeve. I hope to see great results myself. My date is 12/10/2012

Good Luck!!!!!

Im struggling with the same thing, but still trying to think positive.  i had my lapband in 2008 and had my DS 10/25/2012  i have'nt experienced much weight loss either.  i heard that the first 3 months will be full of stalls and plateaus.  i only lost 6lbs since my surgery so i dont know whats going on.  im being patient as well.  ill be having my second follow up next week so ill be getting some answers .  it seems like your doing great though.