My weight loss has slowed down

Ok i am almost 8 wekks post op and I work out at curves and walk 2 xs a day and try to walk 5 miles aweek.  I started at 300 lbs day of wls I am now 257 It seems like i stick to a weight for like 4 or 5  days before i drop a pound or two.  I hardly eat as i cant stand food it repulses me.  I ea****ermelon and any fruit i can stand.  What am i doing wron I am not hungry much and Idrink alot like crystal light and G2 I feel like i am failing at this.  i have lost 42 lbs so far but diffrent scales say diffrent amounts.  I have not had one scale say the same.  Any ideas or help from anyone would be great

 

I do read lables and i can say i am getting about 400 cal a day

You are 8 weeks post op , lost 42 pounds . Sounds like you are way ahead of the game to me sweety. You need not worry about your weight loss slowing right now . Your body is going to take the natural steps it needs to heal from the surgery , and to access all that has gone on . There may be days when you do not loose at all . This does not mean you are doing something wrong .

Now , you have to eat . If food hurts , or is making you sick , you need to get back to your surgeon and let them know . I hope you are supplimenting for you protein. This is very important in your journey as protein is needed to help you heal .

Your desire to eat was diminished with your surgery.  This is what they call putting the fire out . But you must still try to stick to your doctors protocol of foods .
If I where you , I would let your doctor know what is going on .
Just remember that you are still so new to your journey , so much going on with your body right now. Weightloss will come . Just make sure it is a healthy weightloss .

Hope this helps .
Natalie

You are doing well to have lost 42lbs! And your body not losing every day is very natural  - it can't lose every single day. Weighing yourself weekly will give you a better idea of what is going on.

I am a little concermed that you are not eating enough or perhaps not getting enough protein. Are you taking protein shakes because on 400 calories a day I am not sure you can be taking enough? Believe it or not - protein shakes can actually help you lose weight and if you are doing a decent amount of exercise you do have to fuel your body  - or it will go into store mode - which is what it may be doing. Eating fruit is nice but will not give you the fuel you need to keep your body going...... what proteins are you eating? And what stage of food are you in?

You are still in the early stages of the weight loss cycle where food is not really appetising yet. But that does not last...... 

You are not failing at this - you just lost 42lbs!! But I would just go back to the doctor or nutritionist and explain to them what you feel is going on and go over your food plan with them.  That way they can analyse it and see if you are getting enough nutrients.

How are you doing on your vitamins and supplements? These are really important too....

Jackie

Your profile says you had surgery on 7/25/08. That has only been 4 weeks. Even if you had surgery 8 weeks ago, it sounds like you are doing great as far as weight loss. My journey has been similar as in I'll go several days up to 2 weeks with no weight loss and then suddenly drop 3-5 pounds.

Maybe you should try to eat a little more. I was told to eat about 800 calories a day.

Best of luck, Penny

You have received a lot of sound advice. Your body has gone thru a huge change and needs time to catch up. You are not a failure. As the others have said, it is normal for food to repulse you right now but if it hurts or won’t stay down then you need to call the surgeon’s office immediately. Just keep doing the right things…water, protein, vitamins, exercise and you will have weight loss. We are all here for you!

opps sorry it was june 25th

I am doing isopure 1 bottle a day
I am taking all my vitiams i had to go to up cal on cal.  I was gaging on it and alot of my pills i gag on i am going to go ck out the b12 that desolves under your tounge any  info on that or any one else taking it
I am trying to get away from all the pills tha i can as i have a hard time taking them in powder form as i always gag and get sick after word.  Food is staying down it dont hurt I am eating peanutbutter as well.  I just felt 42 lbs at almost 8 weeks is a bit behind not sure what is a good weight loss at 8 weeks and if i was doing anything wrong

Thnak you all for the advice and glad you all care enough to respond

Different people lose at different rates.  If you have a lot to lose then you generally lose faster, but not always.  Ask your doctor about the b-12 shots or try the b-12 dots from Wal-Mart.  They taste ok and dissolve under your tounge.  I also use the vitamins from bariatric advantage.  They have everything either chewable or sublingual.  They are not cheap but my health is worth it.  Good luck!

Hi! This is my opinion...but here's my 2cents....

1 bottle of Isopure is only 40 grams of protein, I'd suggest 2 a day. I'm a fan and use Isopure also, but check with your doctor.  I bet you aren't getting enough protein in.  When I was 8 weeks out and using Isopure, I had to drink 2 or 3 supplements (depending) to reach the daily 75-90 grams of protein that was needed. 

Becareful with the peanutbutter, depending on the brand, it could cause dumping or get stuck and that's uncomfortable.

As for the pill, I take a bilingual B12 from Vitaminship that is smaller than a dime and is fruity, look for that. It's Vitamin Shoppe Brand. 

You also may want to check with your doctor as you may be far enough out where you don't have to crush your pills anymore which will be a relief.  If you still have to crush them, try applesauce (sugar free), yogurts, soups or even in the isopure, (a small glass) these tricks all worked for me...

Last point and then I'll hush... 42 pounds is FANTASTIC... don't compare yourself to anyone else, your body will have peaks and valleys in the journey downward, so keep doing the protein, excercize, water and vitamins... and the weight will follow... PROMISE!!!

You are in control and you are doing GREAT!!!

oh u dont have to hush all the help i get is really appreciated so type, type away with all the info you can give.  I bought the b12 we are talking about i will start it tomm I am getting ready to sched my 3 month post of this week for the end of next month and i will talk to them about everything this week if only she calls me back I am two weeks out on a call and still waiting i did call doctor about all this but she still has not returned my call