Help! Losing slow?

karen324
on 11/7/07 11:27 pm - Ellicott City, MD

Hi guys. I had my surgery on Sept 28, so I'm just about to hit 6 weeks tomorrow. I know I shouldn't be comparing my results with others but I think my weight loss is really slow and I'm not sure if I am doing something wrong. To date, my loss has been: week 1 - 5.5lbs, week 2 - 6.5lbs, week 3 - 4 lbs, week 4 - 2lbs, week 5 - 3 lbs and week 6 - .5lbs. That's a total of 21.5lbs in 6 weeks. Ok, as I write this, I guess I sound ridiculous complaining since, after all, I'm losing. But I can't help but read everyone's great successes and think mine isn't so great. I started at 220.5 on surgery day and now I'm down to 199. I have about 50oz of fluids and 60-70 grams of protein daily. I have to admit that I have not been consistent with my walking since it's gotten colder. Could that be it? I also see the weight loss numbers reduced as I went from puree to soft foods. Now I get to add more and I am worried it will affect my weight loss. What do you think?

mo21012
on 11/7/07 11:55 pm - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

Hi Karen, A couple of comments here .. 1) at 220.5 pounds you were a relative 'light weight' so your weight lose may be slower (and you are right .. do NOT compare yourself to others) 2) My doctor had said that I might expect an 'average' of 15 pounds/month and even that was early on 3) make sure you are eating enough and that your body is not perceiving that it needs to be conserving (starvation mode). For 6 weeks out you sound like you are doing great. When was the last time you lost 21.5 pounds in 6 weeks? Best wishes as your WLS journey continues. Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!

karen324
on 11/8/07 12:09 am - Ellicott City, MD

I know, you are right. But if I get on the scale tomorrow (end of the week weigh in) and I haven't dropped, it will be hard to stay so positive about the 21lbs. Thanks for responding. I'm hanging in there. I started back to work on Monday and I'm trying not to get sucked into the stress of the office. I have to get out of here and walk! Karen

mo21012
on 11/8/07 12:18 am - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

I really understand the 'stay positive' part. I will be 4 years out March 22, 2008. I have maintained a 100 plus pound loss (from my highest, tho not my surgery weight). I gained back 15-20 pounds from my all time lowest post op weight and have been 'stuck' there for what seems like forever (about a year to a year and a half). I now exercise (something I did not do soon enough .. only joined the gym about a year ago), I am careful about what I eat, yet I have a 2-3 pound window that I go up and down in. I REALLY want to go back in March for my 4 year and weigh less than I did at my 3 year check up. If you are following your doctor's instructions and protocol you can't help but lose!!! Make the most of the first year because after that it is REALLY hard. Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!

karen324
on 11/8/07 12:35 am - Ellicott City, MD

Congratulations on all of your success. I'm sure you'll meet your goal, you seem determined. I'm having a very hard time making that first visit to the gym. I'm sure once I get there it will be fine, but the first time is the hardest. My gym tends to have a lot of skinny, pretty people. It is soooo crowded and there is never a parking spot. Excuses, I know. I just have to bite the bullet and get there.

I don't feel hungry at all and I never feel overly full. I stop when I have my 1/2 cup. I haven't pushed the envelope yet. I haven't had any problems with any types of food. Did they really do this operation?

mo21012
on 11/8/07 6:49 am - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

It took me a LONG time to get to the gym. The gym I joined is a very 'family' oriented facility and there are a wide range of people that go, from the real gym rats with the rippling muscles (both men and woment) to the ones who are obviously trying to exercise because they need to lose weight. I think I'm about 'average' in the group. I do know the ... oh it's full .. oh there's no parking, etc. I started the beginning of December last year with the goal of going to the gym 2 to 3 nights after work and Saturday a.m. Right after New Years I got discouraged because it was SOOOO crowded and parking was a bear. I fixed that by getting up at 4:30 every morning and going to the gym in the a.m. There's a good crowd there in the morning, but not 'mobbed' like at 5 p.m. I only have about 35 to 40 minutes in the morning which is just enough time for me. I try to get there 5 days a week and on Sat a.m. unless something else is going on. I've just recently gotten back into the routine, I've got out of sorts when I had lithotripsy for kidney stones .. and just couldn't get back into it on a regular basis. This week I've been 4 days so far, so I think I might be back on the wagon. If I could change any one thing post op .. it would be the exercise .. I WISH I hadn't resisted the whole gym thing for 2 1/2 years and started much sooner. I could have done a whole lot more with that first year and I might not be struggling with this 30 pounds now. Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!

karen324
on 11/14/07 3:14 am - Ellicott City, MD

You probably don't qualify for the this, but last night at the Bayview support group the doctors spoke about a new procedure (free since it is a trial), that they go in and make the opening of the pouch smaller. There is another procedure that they are doing that makes the pouch smaller. Both procedures are outpatient. The second is about $9000. They said that you needed to be at least 2 years post op and have gained about 50% excess. Not sure there is a limit though. Interesting huh?

mo21012
on 11/14/07 4:52 am - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

Hi Karen, Thank you for the info, but I think my opening is already more narrow that usual and I have only gained a small amount back and that has been stable for a year or more. Hugs, Mo

Comparison is the thief of joy!

If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!

karen324
on 11/14/07 4:56 am - Ellicott City, MD

That's what I figured. But, it was pretty interesting. Have you heard of it yet?

mo21012
on 11/14/07 6:41 am - Anne Arundel County, MD

RNY on 03/22/04

I have heard that there are some procedures now for post ops who have gained or not reached goal, but not really delved into the details fo them. Hugs, Mo

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