Question:
I feel like I am on the slow train compared to everyone else

Feb 05 I will be 3 months post op and so far I am -50lbs. The first month to month 1/2 I lost big amounts like 15 then 8 and so on, now I am losing 3 evey two weeks or so, does that men I am eating wrong? Should I be at a faster speed? I know everyone is different and I am happy I have lost 50 thus far, how ever my goal is to loose at least 40-50 more. Im doing good with protien amd pretty good with vitamins, now my fluid intake is poor I just can't seem to fit it all in I am lucky if I take in 40oz could that be the reason. I fast walk for an hour every night and I dance for about a half hour cpl night out of the week... advice please...    — VivianTapanes (posted on January 23, 2008)

January 22, 2008
The same here. I'm 7wks out and i've lost 36 lbs. and the same is happening to me now. I'm even in the gym now and have been for 2wks. I can't drink alot either, i'm still trying to figure out how i can get 8 glasses of water in one day and my stomach is bearly 3ozs. But anyway keep up the exercise and meds and we'll see more results over time. I know alot of people who has had surgery and within the year the look great and has lost the weight. Thanks Lynda
   — lyndayvette

January 22, 2008
There is no slow train...so don't sweat that. I'm right behind you (3 months on 2/21) and have only lost 54 pounds. I am so happy with that I can't describe. Your body has been trhough a lot lately--surgery, then drastic weight loss all at once. The first few months is when the majority of "fast" weight loss occurs. It's bound to slow down to a consist pace. Your body is probably just acclaimating itself to all these changes. Use a tape measure and keep track of your inches lost. I'll bet that if you do this you'll see changes (keep up the exercise to make sure they continue). The weight will keep coming off. Sometimes probably faster than others but don't let that get you down, it's working, and you're helping it work by doing the right things to follow your plan. And, by all means get that fluid in, no matter what. It's so important. Good luck to you, Leslie
   — LuvNSummer

January 23, 2008
What diet have you been on that you've lost 50 lbs in 3 months? Your slow down period is perfectly normal. I went thru this 4 years ago...I worried I was doing something wrong or eating too much...try to remember WHATand HOW MUCH you used to eat and you'll see you are doing well...Just like a diet, there are plateaus and periods of weeks where you see nothing. You all are doing great. Your body is confused and fighting to maintain what it is used to. It's doing it's best to try to figure out what happened to all that food it was getting. Give yourself time and in a year...you all will be very happy with what you look like. Remember too that weight is just a number...start measuring yourself and you will see that even when the weight doesn't seem to be moving as fast as you want...the inches will still be coming off...and the more you exercise...the faster and better you will look and feel even when you don't see big numbers...eventually hard work pays off...
   — .Anita R.

January 23, 2008
I too feel like I have plateaued already from surgery on December 4th. I lost 30 lbs. before the surgery and 20 lbs. after, but have been at a standstill for 3 weeks. I am doing 70g of protein, vitamins and 51 oz of water plus am walking a treadmill 5x a week for 40 min. Dr. says not to worry, that the body is just adjusting. I am truly hoping he is right. I also have another 50 to lose. We just need to hang in there and let it happen.
   — bumstier

January 23, 2008
Like you said everyone is different. Ia m 8 months out and have only lost 86 pounds but I am losing about 2 pounds a week. So I think you are doing just fine.
   — Alvernlaw

January 23, 2008
Come on you guys!!!!! 36 lbs...50 lbs??? That's wonderful! If you could have done that without surgery, you (I) wouldn't have had WLS! You are awesome loosers! I had surgery 5 years ago (in a few days) and I lost 100 lbs... no more, no less. I still have to lose??? 20 lbs to get to "goal"...but, 36 lbs? 50 lbs??? I'll take it! You are winners in my book! Keep up the good work. Laxi
   — 502Laxi

January 23, 2008
ha ,3 months . so far 50 lb. and your complaining. I think thats terrific. i wish that was me. you lost more weight then me in 1 yr. its been 1 yr for me and i only lost 47 lb. i would be excited if i was in your shoes. your doing good. just imagine a year later.
   — yvettetas

January 23, 2008
50 lbs in 3 months -- that's great. Fret not, I went through that too. I'd loose 2-3 pounds one week and then nothing and I'd be working out as well. Then I'd not work out for a few days and BAM! pounds gone. Every body is different so. The rule of thumb is it will take the first 12 months to loose 100 pounds so don't panic if you're not loosing fast -- your body has to slow down and catch up with itself.
   — the7thdean

January 23, 2008
You are doing marvelous!I had alot of problems; still do, getting in all my fluid. I still have problems eating meat. I also have problems excercising enough- I lost a total of 100lbs. It was more but I gained a few back due to some medication I have to take; but it took me a year to lose- please don't be impatient with yourself. Celebrate your victories- in different ways. Really listen to what your body is telling you. I am still learning how to eat! Somedays I can eat some foods that I can't eat on others and ALOT has to do with my state of mind. I have to set my self up for success by making my meals- a beautiful and calm experience- never mindless. If I am not calm and relaxed I can't eat or feel well when I finish. I am still a prisoner to my disease of wanting to eat too much or the wrong things- but thank goodness now my stomach stops me with pain. I still try to avoid this- but I still fall victim to mindless eating now and then or to cover what I am feeling. I had my GBP in 4/05. Couldn't be happier with results, and know I couldn't be here with out the surgery. Please be gentle with yourself, meaning don't beat yourself up and don't be in such a big hurry. Another way it was explained to me is during the first month weight loss can be big or small- bodies first adjustment. 2nd-6 month faster weight loss; the fastest period. Then your body starts to slow down gradually over the next year to two- depending on how much weight you have to lose total the less you have to lose the slower you lose it.Your last 20 pounds could take 2-6 months to lose. Don't despair- it's better than giving up and eating wrong and gaining. Which some people seem to do. They get close to goal and think they can eat what ever they want and you will never be that way again.But you can have a wonderful relationship with food- just changed. Sorry for the rambling, but be proud, you are doing great!
   — Cdavis226

January 23, 2008
You are doing marvelous!I had alot of problems; still do, getting in all my fluid. I still have problems eating meat. I also have problems excercising enough- I lost a total of 100lbs. It was more but I gained a few back due to some medication I have to take; but it took me a year to lose- please don't be impatient with yourself. Celebrate your victories- in different ways. Really listen to what your body is telling you. I am still learning how to eat! Somedays I can eat some foods that I can't eat on others and ALOT has to do with my state of mind. I have to set my self up for success by making my meals- a beautiful and calm experience- never mindless. If I am not calm and relaxed I can't eat or feel well when I finish. I am still a prisoner to my disease of wanting to eat too much or the wrong things- but thank goodness now my stomach stops me with pain. I still try to avoid this- but I still fall victim to mindless eating now and then or to cover what I am feeling. I had my GBP in 4/05. Couldn't be happier with results, and know I couldn't be here with out the surgery. Please be gentle with yourself, meaning don't beat yourself up and don't be in such a big hurry. Another way it was explained to me is during the first month weight loss can be big or small- bodies first adjustment. 2nd-6 month faster weight loss; the fastest period. Then your body starts to slow down gradually over the next year to two- depending on how much weight you have to lose total the less you have to lose the slower you lose it.Your last 20 pounds could take 2-6 months to lose. Don't despair- it's better than giving up and eating wrong and gaining. Which some people seem to do. They get close to goal and think they can eat what ever they want and you will never be that way again.But you can have a wonderful relationship with food- just changed. Sorry for the rambling, but be proud, you are doing great!
   — Cdavis226

January 23, 2008
My Goodness..I feel the same way I will be 3 months out on Feb 9th and Ive only lost 36lbs! I thought this was suppose to be the "fast" period. Im soooo very scared this isnt going to work for me. I keep a food journal doing good with protien, water etc. and I power walk 25-30min eveyday, Im just confused too. I wish I could be at 50lbs right now!
   — nsh4991

February 3, 2008
AT 34 months out, I think you should be eating more protein, like up to 60 grams a day, and go up even more. You need the extra protein. Your weight loss may work now, but in a few monthbs it will not work anymore unless you take in more protien.
   — KRWaters

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