Frustrated

HI guys!  I was sleeved Oct. 26, 5 weeks ago today.  I am just wondering how much weight per week you guys are averaging.  I have lost a total of 24.5 pounds since my pre-op weight in, but presently, I am only losing about a pound a week and I am bummed!  Am eating about 600 calories per day, trying desperately to get in my protein and liquids.  What am I doing wrong?!!!

Hi Melanie.

I noticed that our starting and goal weights are similar.

As of Monday, I lost 19 lbs. I had my 6 week visit with the NUT today and I'm averaging about 3 lbs a week since surgery.

I don't think there is any "special" thing we are doing. For me, water/fluids is ALWAYS my first priority. Then protein. Then exercise.

I get in 9-10 glass of water/fluids a day (fluids = caffeine free brewed tea). Water is crucial, imo. I get in about 60-70 grams of protein a day with the help of one shake. I try to keep my carbs at 30, but sometimes they go higher. I keep my total calories at about 700 a day.

Remember, you are considered a "light weight." So am I. We don't have as much weight to lose (even though we have more than enough, imo), so we aren't going to see big weekly losses. I think I had at least one week in there that I lost 1 lb.

Do yourself a favor and don't weigh everyday if you are.

A pound loss is a pound you will never see again.

Let the frustration go and find something else to do.

Good luck and I hope it gets better for you.

You are doing great!!  I post a weekly weigh in for everyone to post their numbers.  It helps us to see how everyone else is doing and get the support we need.  I am 6 weeks out and right about where you are.  I tell myself this is a lifestyle change and not a race.  If I wanted it to happen super fast I would have had RNY, but I chose the healthier version and as long as that scale is moving (or at least the tape measure) then I'm happy.  Keep your chin up and keep working that sleeve!