Question:
Has anyone felt that hey were not going to loose the weight.

I'm afraid that I will stop now that I'm at 60lbs down.I'm 4month post op and fear that I will stop loosing. This doesn't seem real to me and I scared all this was for nothing.    — Janet S. (posted on September 3, 2002)

September 3, 2002
I was very worried early post op that the weight wouldn't come off, but it did and very quickly. I lost my weight really fast and am far below goal now :) Trust me the weight will come off and you will be very happy :) Good luck! Post op Open RNY 11-12-01 -135 lbs :)
   — Lynda T.

September 3, 2002
Janet - I know the feeling - I'm sure we're both wrong in our thinking. I've only lost 56 lbs. and am panicking that this is it!!!! I know in my head that just isn't possibly but believe our years of dieting/failing comes into play. We'll be fine and will keep loosing. Keep up the good work. Cande
   — Can9603

September 3, 2002
What you are feeling is normal. Be glad for the loss you have experienced so far. It's a process, and what you are feeling goes along with the program. We all feel this way, but if you could just stay off the scale, stay focused, you'll do well. I got depressed during my plateaus, and now, at 10 months, am down 100 pounds, finally hit the century mark. I thought it would never come, but it did. You'll see. It's way too early for you go even think about giving up. Hang on!
   — Annie H.

September 3, 2002
Hi! I'm 5 weeks post op and have only lost 20 pounds. I'm scared silly that this is not going to work for me either. I have not deviated from the doctors all liquid diet, except to add 8 oZ of cottage cheese in place of one supplement and one juice. I did this to get extra protein, because I was so low on energy after the surgery. I just can't believe that I am not losing any weight. I have lost 18 1/2 inches so far, but the scales just aren't moving. I am only taking in 800 calories, 5 grams of fat, and 72 proteins, so you would think I would lose something. I'm actually concerned enough about this that I am going to call my doctor today. Good luck with your weight loss.
   — Lisa D.

September 3, 2002
Janet, Don't get discouraged with your weight loss. I have now lost 60 pounds in 4 months. I lose around 2 pounds a week. I was disappointed with it at first but have decided that losing slower is better as it gives a person's body time to adjust and especially when you get older and don't exercise as much. Just keep up the good work and good luck. JoAnna
   — JoAnna C.

September 3, 2002
janet i feel the same way at six weeks out ive only lost 32 lbs and that was by week four so i wonder all the time if all the dreams i had of getting the weight off were for nothing as well as the surgery but ill guess i will wait and see
   — amanda W.