Question:
I am 21 months post-op and have only lost 95 lbs why didn't I lose more?

I am so disappointed about not losing 100 lbs in 6 months much less in a year and now that I am hitting 2 years I am at a lost of 95 lbs and I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions. I went from a size 24 to a size 14 on top and a size 16 on bottom. I am always hungry and snacking and I can eat a whole taco now and I don't want to gain weight or be like I was....help!!!    — Twin R. (posted on February 9, 2005)


February 9, 2005
On your profile it says you started out at 268 and 5' tall, giving you a BMI of 52.3. A 'goal weight' of 120 would give you a BMI of 23, smack-dab in the middle of the 'normal' range. That would mean your 'excess weight' would have been 148 pounds, so you've lost 64% of your excess. Technically, you're a success! I can't give you any advice on how to lose more weight, or even how to not re-gain it. I just wanted to say to you that you're *not* a failure at this!
   — MsBatt

February 9, 2005
What was your starting weight? Do you exercise? How much water do you drink? What about protein? Maybe you need to go back to the basics. Keep a detailed food log-protein, calories, carbs and liquid intake. You have to maintain control to be successful long term. Just because you CAN eat something doesn't mean that you should.You've come a long way, so take control of your future.
   — dianne E.

February 9, 2005
My suggestion would be to limit your portions, limit your snacking, if you need to snack, drink a full glass of water and eat some fruits and vegies I know that is boring but you asked for help. Dont be so hard on yourself you lost 95 pnds that is an accomplishment you should be proud of yourself. I dont believe in depriving your body of what it needs or wants but to limit your portions and your intake of sugar, fats, and carbs. Even if you do not lose any more weight, you still lost 95 pnds forever, if you continue to make good choices you will never see that weight again..good luck and congrats on the weight you lost
   — Deanna Wise

February 9, 2005
You and I are almost "twins" all the way around. I (5'4") will be at my 24 month mark on May 7th and have lost 94#. I was a light weight to begin with needing to loose 111#. I was scheduled for PS but I developed an overactive thyroid and now they are trying to get that under control before the surgeon proceeds with surgery. Consider this, you may not have anymore fat on you if might be just excess skin that is causing you to not get down any further. That is the case with me, my surgeon said that there isn't much more fat on me and the rest of my weight is in excess skin. Are you really hungry or is it head hunger? Start to really anayalize it. If you make sure that you eat dense protein foods this will help with the hunger because that will stay in your pouch longer than empty snack calorie foods. Eating a whole taco may not be all that much for some people, if it is a small Taco Bell one. Try doing the cottage cheese test to see how big your pouch is. Dense protein foods are, chicken, meat, cheese etc. Protein drinks and yogurt will not stay with you as long as the foods because they are more liquid in form and go right through your pouch faster. :)
   — ChristineB

February 9, 2005
It's most likly the snacking that you mentioned. Try changing some of the things you are snacking on. I know fruits and veggies are not as good as chips and I struggle with that as well, but it will help.
   — RebeccaP

February 9, 2005
Some people may be able to lose all their weight with the surgery alone, but I wasn't one of them. I had to learn what to eat, how to eat it, and when. The "pouch rules for dummies" article helped me learn when and how to eat and drink so that I stayed full longer. I don't follow them exactly... for example, I add two snacks, but the principles are good (do a google search, it will pop up). The South Beach Diet book taught me what foods to eat that didn't make me hungry... yup, some foods actually MAKE you hungry! This really helped me with what foods keep the cravings under control. Good luck! Those last 20 pounds are work, but at least it's possible now!
   — mom2jtx3

February 10, 2005
Hi, it sounds like what you can eat is pretty normal (depending of course on how big the taco is). Do you drink protein shakes? They really help to cut the hunger between meals and in some (most?) cases can jump start your weight loss again.
   — SJP

February 10, 2005
have you had your mechanics checked? Is it possible that you have had staple line disrutpion, for example?
   — vitalady

February 11, 2005
I highly recommend protein shakes . . . no, they don't make you feel *full*, no pouch fullness, but they do provide a feeling of satiety. Drink a low sugar shake (Champion Nutrition Pure Whey Stack), wait 10 min or so, then eat a small, dense protein meal. Like 1/2 c of lettuce salad or so and a chicken wing; or that taco. The protein shake will dull the ravenous hunger, helping you to eat more slowly, and you may get full before you eat it all. Good luck . . . many times, the protein shakes also speed up loss. I get my protein shakes from VitaLady.com, where all the stuff they carry is safe for us.
   — RWH G.

February 11, 2005
Hi twin I will be 2 years out on february 25th. I lost a total of 100lbs at 1 year out and have maintained it. I want to lose another 10lbs but my body is settled at where it is. I wear a size 6 pant and medium shirt, and i look good. email me and we can talk about how to lose so more pounds. My email is [email protected]
   — sexysag37




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