Question:
what is wrong with me

NOT LOSING WEIGHT I am disappointed in my weight lose I onlylost 54lbs surgery 4-14-08. very depress I have been walking every day doing my work schedule and at home i do the elipitical machine but nothing has changed why is this happening to me. I don\'t understand why my weight is not falling off like others. I am drinking alot of water, and protein shakes, eating small meals. I want this weight to come off. Any suggestions? Please help"    — zydeko47 (posted on September 27, 2008)

September 27, 2008
I can see why you are depressed, but DO NOT let it get you down. You know if it does, you might go back to your own ways. I haven't even had the surgery yet, so I really cannot help you very much. I guess if I were you, I would contact my clinic once again, and reach out to them. The dietitians should be able to help you in some way. Please do not give up hope!!! You will make it!!!
   — LucilleBB

September 27, 2008
Me again...did you read the other questions on this forum about this? It is a totally normal thing to be going through. Hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!
   — LucilleBB

September 27, 2008
I'm now a year out and have lost a total of 127 pounds! Did I have the same concerns you do? YES! When I found myself on a plateau early in my journey, my doctor said "How do your clothes fit? How are you feeling?" These are two questions that can get you to realize that the scale is NOT the end all when it comes to measuring your weight-loss success. Your body needs time to adjust to the fact that your are making changes (for the better) The way your clothes fit is even a better indication of how you're doing as the inches fall off occasionally faster then the weight does. You WILL get to your weight-loss goal. Just remember that you did NOT put on the weight over night. Losing it too fast isn't healthy either. Your body knows what it needs to do. Just have faith that you WILL get to where you're headed. Good luck! Check out my profile and pm me if you wish.
   — Leprechaun

September 27, 2008
Jenni, 54 pounds in 5 months doesn't sound bad at all to me, that's more than 10# per month. Perhaps you are not eating enough in the way or calories or not getting enough protein in. I suggest journaling all of your intake and check the numbers, especially the carbs and protein... when I struggle and think I'm doing everything right but the scales don't budge, I do this on Sparkpeople and usually the answer is in the numbers somewhere. Change up your exercise routine and shock your muscles with something different. Avoid the scales for awhile and remember to celebrate the non-scale victories. If you eat too little, your body will go into starvation mode and store every calorie. A call to your nutritionist and/or surgeon might not be a bad idea in times of struggle as well. Hang in there, remember, we are in this for the long haul. Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic