Question:
i need help had LAP-RNY on3-11-08 why have i not lost any weight in a week?
i do every thing the doctor told me to do but i still weight 333 as of today started at 365 i feel i made a BIG MISTAKE DOING THIS TO MY SELF HELP — oldpepsilady (posted on April 3, 2008)
April 2, 2008
I cannot comprehend even a little bit how someone can lose 32 pounds in
less than a month and believe they have made a big mistake. What you are
putting your body through by losing weight that quickly is a tremendous
change on it. Your body is such a complex and wonderful thing and would
need some amount of time to recover from a weight loss of 32 pounds. None
of us gained our weight overnight and none of us will lose it all overnight
either. If you are a woman who still gets her period, that could also be a
big reason for the stall. Your body is getting ready to go through
something else major and wants to take some time out on the weight loss.
You need to learn to be patient and you will do just fine.
— fluphystuph
April 2, 2008
Relax and stop weighing yourself all of the time. I think we get so hung
up on knowing where every single pound has gone...that we end up
discouraging ourselves. Just keep doing what you're suppose to be doing,
eating your protein, drinking your water, and getting your body moving, try
some relaxation or meditative breathing.... relax. It will come and when
it does... WOW! Will you be shocked. Part of the problem is that we're so
use to failing on diets and so use to reading how others have had revisions
or what have you, that we basically set ourselves up for a self-fulfilling
prophecy of failure with this surgery. You'll hear many times it's a tool,
and it's how we use it is where we'll either have success or failure. In
the beginning, it's pretty darn tough to fail with this as you can only get
so much food down. Don't try to overstuff yourself or test yourself or
you'll be miserable. Just follow the rules.... Eat protein, drink your
water, exercise, and girlfriend.... you will see results! You're doing
great! Just don't weigh everyday. I swear... you'll just depress
yourself. Hang in there.... and keep the faith! Hugs....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
April 3, 2008
you're going through the time of the most adjustment...the first month
after surgery. For me, time crawled. You've lost a lot of weight
already...don't stress every single day if you don't lose weight. Just
keep on the program and as time goes by you'll stop thinking about things
so much. Your new life will become your regular life and you'll find it
easier to accept that you're missing out on some things that you used to
really enjoy but eventually that won't matter anymore. And the whole time
your life is getting better in the ways that really matter. So chin up,
and trust me, it gets better.
— cjjordan
April 3, 2008
OMG...that is 32 pounds in 3 weeks!!! I had my surgery on 2/19 and I am
only at 44 pounds in 6 weeks. What are you complaining about - be happy
very happy.
— rosheet
April 3, 2008
Always remember everyone is different. I am 8 weeks out and have only lost
39lbs. I am not discouraged because if I didn't have the surgery I
probably wouldn't have even lost that. Your body goes into shock and you
will hit plateaus. Just take time, walk and make sure you get the protien
you need. Take one day at a time.
Tracy :)
— heartsablaze
April 3, 2008
Hi Kathy. Don't fret. I weighed 400 pounds when I had the surgery and your
body has to adjust. So don't worry. IT WILL COME OFF. Take it from someone
who has lost over 200 pounds and is 7 yrs post-op. YOU WILL GET THERE!!! If
I can help you in any way, don't hesitate to contact me.
— Twanda S.
April 3, 2008
Hey Kathy, I had VSG not RNY but I am positeve that stalls are apart of all
WLS. You will have many stalls. Stalls last from 1 to 4 weeks, I
understand. It is a normal process. While you are not losing your body is
reshaping. Get used to it. You surgery is a done deal and you will lose
weight as you have already done. Thirty-two pounds in about three weeks is
fantastic. Just enjoy the ride. Pat
— pjennjr
April 3, 2008
Kathy...I will just say..."WHAT THEY SAID!!!" Relax honey! You
are on your way! In a year...you will be so full of energy and no one will
recognize you! Not a mistake...Your body is just catching up with how well
you have already done!
— .Anita R.
April 3, 2008
ThaT, my friend, is alot of weight to loose in 3 weeks. I am 4 days out of
surgery and if i am down that much in 3 weeks i will be dancing on the
table tops!!!! Keep expectations real you are doing great!!!
— Terri C.
April 3, 2008
Let me get this right Kathy, you have lost 32 pounds in almost one month,
and you are feeling regret? Snap out of it girl, be faithful, some people
lose just 2 pounds every week even after surgery. You will have to fight
for your weight loss every week, and i lost 120 pounds, but I never lost
that fast. I think you are feeling sorry for yourself, and that is ok,
just recognize it for what it is and celebrate the 32 pounds you lost!
That is not only great, it is superior. Go for a walk today and celebrate,
and maybe, just maybe even drink an extra glass of water! Patricia P.
— Patricia P
April 4, 2008
You seem to be doing well on the weight loss. People lose at different
times and your body has just gone through a trememdous change. It is still
in shock and has to get use to the surgery you had. I don't know how you
can look at the weight loss that you had and not see a postivie in it. I am
almost 6 months out and have lost 79 poounds. I would like to have more but
I am happy that I have lost. I wouldn't change any of my life since surgery
because I finally have a life which I didn't have before. I love things and
people more. It shows since now when I go out people smile and talk to me
on the street. I never got that before. I am a person now. Good luck and
just know that the weight will come off in your bodies time and not in
anyone elses time. You need to stop weighing yourself all the time. I know
it is hard but I weigh one time a week, usually Monday morning. Stop
looking at the numbers too. I concentrate to much on them and I have had
doctors tell me to stop checking numbers because they are just numbers and
nothing else.
— Brenda R.
April 4, 2008
I'm so sorry you feel this way, but I completely understand as I have gone
through the same thing. :)
I did find out that the reasons why some people may not lose right at first
is because of all the fluids that are pumped into you while at the
hospital. And if you needed more iv bags than any other person that also
will add to your weight/or have the affect of not losing weight. At first..
Give it a few weeks those pounds will start coming off and you wont believe
how fast they will.. :)
Watch your carbs, I do not eat anything over 19g of carbs per meal.. The
reason why I do this is because when you start to exercize the first thing
that comes off is the carbs you have eaten for that day...
For breakfast I have (im 7 months out now) a piece of cheese and 2-3oz of
yogurt light & fit has the least amount of sugar in it.. cheese has
been my life saver on top of my protein shakes.. I didn't like them at
first, but I have taken the chocolate and added splenda and peanutbutter to
it and tastes just like a reeses.. :) The bannana shake I use sf vanilla
pudding in with it to give the taste of bannana cream pies..
I hope this helps, know that you are not alone it will work out. Keep your
chin up.
God bless you
Paula
— japaad
April 4, 2008
I know exactly how you feel. I lost 26lbs the first 2 weeks after lapband
3/10/08 and then even gained some back once off the liquid diet. I kept
that weight for a little over two weeks and then i decided to re evaluate
my diet a bit and start walking a little more and boom the weight i gained
back is all gone. the scale is going down again and im happy!!! dont think
it was a mistake I started at 391 and im down to 365. The same diet doesnt
work for everyone... I found that when I ate more carbs the weight came off
again also it is sooo important to eat your required protein. Don't think
you made a mistake. you took control of your life and thats amazing!!! When
I gained the weight back I got scared that I was going to fail at this too
but its that mentality that caused me to fail dozens of times before. You
have to take charge of your mind and make a decision to silence the ity
bity sh*ty committe in your head and make this work. The surgery wont do it
for you.... you can do this!!! keep up the great work!
— Rachelena
April 7, 2008
Hmmmm I had surgery on 2/12/08 and have only lost 12 pounds. So forgive me
if I sound mean but jeez shut up and enjoy the progress yo are making. Some
of us....ME haven't lost the weight I thought, I spend 3-6 days a week at
the gym eat like I am supposed to and if anyone should have any regrets I
am thinking me, but I don't because I have faith that my Dr. knows what she
is doing and the slower the progress the better...less droopy skin and
such! Please don't take the shut up thing too personal but I guess after
reading your post it made me think about my frustrations with the weight
loss......I mean lack there of. ENJOY YOUR PROGRESS, this is going to be
the best journey in your life!! Best to you and hug yourself you are going
to be more beautiful than you already are!!
— KristinaSilvasy
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