Question:
slow weight loss....

I would love to hear from som other post ops...i had my surgery on 8/16/01 weighed 337 now im 295 ive currently gaining and losing the same pd...295-296 ... i know im a slow loser...i can deal but i was curious to hear how other post op who lost weight slow how did you deal with it? did you do anything to speed up your metabolism..im getting in my protein and i walk everyday....i was just curious how do you deal with the slow loss when you come on here and read how sooo many are droping sooo much weight and had there surgery around the same time u did or even after you did and still lossing fast..i know everyone is different i was just curious how you dealt with it....i think i might be getting a little depressed about it...thanks for all responding.    — [Anonymous] (posted on November 16, 2001)

November 15, 2001
I had my surgery 8/20/01 and have lost about 45 lbs and I'm stuck. For the last month or so I have been struggling for every pound. When I try to break my plateau, I focus on water and protein. I try to avoid carbs at all costs and go to the gym more. It is very frustrating to hear about people losing 50 lbs in like 3 weeks. I just remember that I have a year and a small loss is better than no loss at all. And definately better than where I was. Hang in there. I've also noticed if I religiously keep track of my weekly weigh ins, I am losing steadily, just slowly. Hang in there! Best of Luck.
   — Amy E.

November 16, 2001
I've lost pretty fast (57 lbs in 8 weeks) and I can tell you what's making it happen for me, in the hopes that something in my regimen will help you. :-)<ol><li>Take your measurements! NOW! Even if you're not losing pounds, you are likely losing inches, and you can take heart in that.<li>Water: 2-3 liters a day, YES, *LITERS*<li>Protein: at least 60 grams, at least 30 of them from predigested protein shakes<li>At least 30 minutes of break-a-sweat exercise EVERY DAY. No exceptions, and go until you are really sweaty as often as possible. You will start to enjoy it. :-)<li>No sugar<li>As few carbs as possible<li>Don't weigh every day (like I do LOL). Once a week is really enough.</ol>If all of these things do not help, it's worth it to ask your surgeon. He might want to scope you. You could have a staple line disruption. How much food can you eat?<p>Hang in there. Whenever I feel like the scale is stuck, I do all this stuff, and then I measure, and I find another inch or two gone, or I weigh, and eventually, another pound goes. My body does seem to stop at weights where I was stable for a while in the past, and that can be really frustrating too. If your staples are good and you are following the &quot;rules,&quot; you will lose at least half of your excess weight in a year. Isn't that exciting?!
   — Julia M.

November 16, 2001
I had Open RNY 6/13/01. From 348 to 266 as of yesterday, 11/15/01. Weight loss slows, but as has been said already, even a small loss is better than none. Hang in.
   — Chuck O.