Sleeved on July 29, 2013! Anyone else start out with a low bmi?

Hi - I'm new to the forum. I had my surgery on Oct. 21st & have only lost 20 lbs.  My pre-op bmi was 30; but I, too was sick to death of losing only to regain - over & over,again.  So, I'm 5 1/2 weeks out & not doing very well with solid foods, yet.  I'm also having problems with just trying to get enough water daily.  The best thing I've done is to buy a ninja blender.  I mix 1 cup of frozen fruit, a small amount of frozen spinach, 1 cup of apple juice & 3 large scoops of unflavored protein powder.  I blend that into a smoothie & it takes me  2-3 hours to drink it.  It tastes great (you can't taste the spinach) and is filling.  It's very disappointing only having lost 20 lbs & wonder if I'm doing something wrong.  Oh - I also get very tired.  Please let me know if any of you have experienced what I'm feeling!  Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiviin!!

I think it sounds like you are losing a good amount.  Lower starting BMI patients seem to lose at a slower rate.  But if you went by percentage it would be about the same as those with a higher starting BMI.  At least that's what I've noticed on the forums.  You may want to check with your surgeon about being tired, seems like I felt pretty much back to normal after 3 or 4 weeks.  It could be you are low on some vitamins or protein maybe.  Good luck!