Question:
I had the Roux-en-y done on Jan. 22, 2007. I have only lost 22 lbs.

My weight before surgery was 272 lbs. Is this normal to lose this small amount of weight. I have had no problems and exericse for 30 min. everyday and walk.    — bsprings21 (posted on March 6, 2007)

March 6, 2007
HI I HAD MINE DONE EXACTLY 1 WEEK B4 U.I WEIGHED THE EXACT SAME. I'M DOWN ABOUT 40LBS AS OF THIS EVENING. 1. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, LOSES AT A DIFFERENT PACE 2. KEEP DOIN WHAT UR DOIN, FOLLOW ALL U DOCS INSTRUCTIONS. 3. GET ALL UR PROTEINS IN. 4. GET CLOSE TO 64 OZ OF H2O OR MORE IN PER DAY! 5. TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE SCALE, GET ON LIKE EVERY 3 - 4 DAYS. 6. UR WEIGHT WILL FLUCTUATE, STALL, & START BACK LOSING AGAIN. HOPE I HAVE HELP U ! GOOD LUCK! STAY & KEEP A POSITIVE MIND!
   — CELESTIALDIVA01

March 6, 2007
You might want to get your thyroid checked. It can really slow down weight loss when it is to low. RNY doesn't fix thyroid problems.
   — judyrchrdsn

March 6, 2007
The best advice that I received from my surgeon was to stay away from the scale. I know that it is hard in the beginning as you have been focused on the scale in the past and are excited at seeing the weight drop off. You have to remember that muscle weighs more than fat and if you are exercising and taking in all of your protein, you are changing some of the fat to muscle ratio. Focus more on how clothes are fitting. Be sure that you get ALL of your protein in, that means a minimum of 80gm of protein in a day and make sure that you are getting your water in. Be patient. I am inching up on approx 80lb by scale, but clothes sizes are still dropping even though the numbers on the scale are not dropping as fast as they were initially. Be sure that you keep up on your exercise. Congrats on your surgery and be patient. It didn't pack on overnight and, despite the surgery, it is not going to come off overnight... Kari
   — Kari_K

March 6, 2007
You are doing fine, I wouldn't worry. Everyone loses at a different pace. You are about 6 weeks out - an average of 3 lbs a week is not bad. Age, level of activity and health problems all play into the picture. Ask your doctor what he thinks.
   — Sheri A.

March 6, 2007
HEY SHERRY ~~~ I HAD SURGERY THE SAME DAY AS YOU I WEIGHTED MORE THEN YOU DID .. I LOST 40 POUNDS SO FAR..LIKE EVERONE SAYED KEEP GETING IN YOUR PROTEIN AND WATER IN YOU WILL DO FINE...KEEP WALKING ALSO ... Roxanne320-40=280 pounds goal weight its 200...
   — Roxanne Piligno

March 6, 2007
I dont think thats a small amount of weight at all. It's great that you have lost that much. When was the last time you lost that much weight in 2 months? As everyone has stated, everyone is different and some people lose faster or more then others but in my opinion its better to lose slower then faster so hopefully you dont have saggy skin and working out will assist in the weight loss and minimize the droopy skin. Good luck
   — _blue_

March 6, 2007
Everyone loses at a different pace...hang in there...and just for your information... Muscle does NOT weigh more than fat!!!!! That is a common myth. Muscle is denser and takes up less space, fat is not dense and takes up more space. Good luck!
   — crystalsno

March 7, 2007
22lbs is great! You might want to start measuring your arms, legs and stomach and see how much inches you are loosing. I know sometimes when you are working out you might loose more inches than pounds. I measure my inches once a month. I do have a bad habit of weighing my self everyday. I would say just weigh once a week. I guess I want to make sure what I read the day before was right and i havent gain. Take care.
   — barfiep01

March 7, 2007
Sherry congratulations on your weight loss! Don't be discouraged. Everyone is VERY DIFFERENT! You body is adjusting to the surgery and also fighting your ability to lose. We have a stubbornly obese body who likes it that way. We are upsetting the process of staying obese and have to train our bodies that we are making a better decision for it. It is a battle, for some right from the beginning. Set a program for yourself, and be sure you are following the rules. Water, protein and exercise. No soda or caffine. The more water the better. 22 pounds is not a bad loss. Remember, you have a tool, not a miracle. Just use that tool every day and get used to it as being a tool. I am 3 years out now, and read over and over again of people who re gain at my stage. Just spoke with my doctor yesterday about it because it sort of scares me. She reminded me that we get lazy after the first few years and the big benefits are only the first 18 months. After that It is really up to us to diet and exercise and stick with it. If we don't we will regain weight. Focus your thoughts on the long haul, not on quick results. I only lost on average 1-2 pounds a week, I walked upto 5 miles a day (began at 2 miles a day at 2 weeks post op), drank water and worked on my protein. I am pleased with my results and am glad I stuck to it. You do the same. Stick to it, and don't look at the small number and be unthankful. This is 22 pounds of weight that can be gone forever! Keep moving forward and best to you! Patricia P
   — Patricia P

March 7, 2007
DON'T WORRY SO MUCH.....SLOW BUT SURE WINS THE RACE AND YOUR SKIN WILL BE HAPPY AS IT HAS TIME TO CATCH UP.....I LOST 8 LBS THE FIRST MONTH AND 12 THE 2ND....BUT 2 YEARS OUT I HAVE FINALLY GOTTON TO MY GOAL....STILL 20 LBS TO WHAT THE BMI SAYS....BUT I AM SO HAPPY WITH MY BODY NOW THAT I WILL NOT BE ADDICTED TO THE SCALE....DO YOUR EXERSISCES....I FOUND WATER AROBICS TO HELP,,,,,I LOST INCHES MORE THAN WEIGHT HAVE PATIENCE AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE EATING ENOUGH...I ATE TOO LITTLE AND DRINK LOTS BETWEEN MEALS.......I WAS 280 ON MY SURGERY DATE....SO I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL....WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT....ONCE YOU STOP THINKING ABOUT IT SO MUCH YOU WILL RELAX AND YOU WILL LOOSE.........GOOD LUCK...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
   — omathea22

March 7, 2007
I had mine done 12/26. I averaged 2-3 lbs per week for the first 5 weeks and the started losing 1 pound per day after that and now am about five lbs per week. It will happen. I have now lost 60.
   — cbarrientez

March 9, 2007
First of all...Congratulations on your loss. Not everyone will lose weight fast. I was a slow loser at first, so I thought. But then I came to the realization, I'm not everyone else....I am me...I am losing at a pace that is for my body, my health problems/issues...You can't compare your weightloss against other peoples weightloss, because if you do, you will get depressed. Just hang in there and things will work for you. You have an awesome tool to work with. Follow the pouch rules, exercise, get your protein and drink lots water/liquids and you will be a success...Good Luck to you!!!
   — Deb S.

March 13, 2007
That is perfectly normal. Everyone is different. I lost very slowly, too.
   — Novashannon

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