Question:
not losing enough??

I had WLS (RNY) July 8, 2009. I have only lost 28 pounds. I go to the gym daily, walk atleast a mile in the pool and work my arms with pool weights while walking. I also do atleast a mile on the treadmill at 3.4 mph. The weight just doesn't want to leave......    — Carla C. (posted on August 14, 2009)

August 14, 2009
I had RNY the day before you did and have lost 24 lbs. since. I did however lose 20 lbs. during the 2 week pre liquid diet. Hang in there! It sounds like you are doing everything right. By this time next year we should both be looking amazing.
   — demolady1956

August 14, 2009
The nurse at my doctor's office told me that in the beginning you can expect to lose 10-15 pounds per month. I had surgery 3-2-09 and have only lost 65 pounds. In the beginning I lost fast,for past month hardly anything. I don't exercise like I should or even walk more than work cause my fibromyalgia has benn flaring up. Some people lose very fast, but your loss is normal. And if you are exercising alot, you may be gaining muscle mass, which weighs more than fat.Keep up the good work and good luck. JoAnn
   — JOANNFV

August 14, 2009
You also might be losing inches and not pounds. So they aren't as noticable as the numbers on the scale. Take your measurements and keep track. Everyone says "Oh I have ONLY lost xxx of weight". If you were to take several bags of potatoes and hold them, that is how much 28 lbs of weight feels like and you were carrying it. So, 28 lbs is great. People lose weight at different rates due to their metabolism so hang in there and measure yourself. Those inches are disappearing, you just don't see them. best wishes.
   — Kristy

August 14, 2009
I am having the same issues:. I had RNy on June 22, I lost 15 pre op, only 15 month one and only 9 this month. I am working out EVERy day, 35-45 min on the eliptical machine (2.5-3mi) and 15-30 on weights and sit ups, etc. Recording food carefully, protein at 40g or so and calories at 500-700 a day! frustrated and don't know what to try.
   — 6timesmom

August 14, 2009
i know that it's frustrating. i was VERY impatient. i'm seven months out as of yesterday, but i can remember the days and weeks right after surgery very clearly. i was walking a lot, eating/drinking what i was supposed to. my weight came off pretty quickly at first, but it's slowed down a LOT over the past few months. just keep doing what you're doing. mine was fast in the beginning, like i said, but is so much slower now, so i think we all just lose it differently. i make the mistake of comparing myself to other people's weight loss, or comparing my weight loss to what i WANT it to be, or what i THINK it should be. it really sounds like you're doing an amazing job. i agree that you're probably adding on muscle mass at this point, which absolutely weighs more than fat. maybe take your measurements now, if you haven't already, and take a look at that too. i regret not having done measurements in the beginning. don't be too hard on yourself. you really sound like you're doing GREAT. but believe me, i relate to the impatience and frustration...it just takes time. i have lost 130, and have 80 more to go. i had hoped to be to my goal weight by one year, but it's clear that's not going to happen now. so. i'm trying to take my own advice. we really need to just do what we're supposed to do, and the weight WILL come off. good luck. i'm impressed with your exercise! excellent work.
   — rachieo

August 15, 2009
OMG...you're doing great on your weight loss plan. Stop beating yourself up. Think of it this way: When was the last time you lost 28 lbs. in only 5 weeks? Keep up the fantastic work you are doing and visualize those sleek muscles you are forming below the soon-to-be-rid-of padding!
   — Arkin10

August 15, 2009
Hi Carla, I had my proximal bypass in 2007, I started at about 250, just a week or so ago I finally hit my goal of 135. then two days later 130.5...you will hit plateau's, last anywhere from a day to weeks then you look and its gone,(the weight on the scale) in between when it seems your not losing, its comeing off in inches not on the scale.. It takes patience, I personally very seldom touch the scales unless someone like the doc or family memeber ask me to..Stick to your diet, and exercise and just enjoy your life, then say in a couple of month step on the scale and see if that works for you, worries and fears are what had me gaining my weight in the first place now I try very hard not to think about worrying..Make sense?..Hugs, good luck and keep up the good work..Gabby
   — gaydria

August 15, 2009
I agree with the other posts regarding "only losing xxx amount of weight in xxx amount of time. From experience... this thinking pattern will make you miserable. This is not a race to see who can lose the most amount of weight in the shortest period of time... I was continously beating myself up, going through that vicious cyle... I had my surgery 10 months ago, and I have lost a total of 50 pounds! I am 50 pounds lighter !!!!!!! Yipeee !!!!! Another thing is since I have lost slowly... I don't have that sunk in look that people have when they lose weight too quickly. How many times in the past did you give in on a diet because you didn't lose weight overnight? I think all of us have thrown in the towel because we could not see the "quick" results. Take your time...this is a life time committment. Learn your behaviors, listen to your body, enjoy being active !!!!!
   — reggi_67

August 17, 2009
You lost 28 pound since July 8th that is great. It takes time to lose weight. Keep up the good work and dont have unrealistic expectations. 28 lbs in a littel over a month is good.
   — trible

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