Question:
Am I doing something wrong?

I am scared that I'm doing something wrong. I was 296 when I had my surgery and by Christmas eve I was 222. Today I am 213. 9 pounds in two months. I know weight loss slows down but should it be slowing down this much. I want to get to a healthy weight so bad. I even kicked up my excerise another day and it is not helping. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions on what I should try?    — amylbarron (posted on February 25, 2009)

February 25, 2009
I am not sure what type of surgery you had but that does seem slow. Are you being careful not to eat carbs? Has your dcotor given you a diet to follow? If not see if you can meet with a dietian to help you plan your meals. You may just be at a stall in you weight loss. If so drink more water and just give it time. Suddenly the weight will begin to come off again.
   — trible

February 25, 2009
You're doing nothing wrong. When you're heavy weight comes off fast, when you're smaller it comes off slow. I'm 213 lbs and losing about 1-1.5 lbs per week. I don't make huge sacrifices at this rate, only dropping a few calories a week or doing a tiny bit of exercise to make my goal. I dare say it's almost effortless. Before I got my lapband I was always in a rush. Now I don't care how slow I go, as long as the weight never comes back.
   — slimcolagirl

February 25, 2009
this may sound weird, but I actually had to eat more to lose weight. I had to increase my calorie intake and then weight started coming off. Talk to you nutritionist about this. When I get to a stall I usually re evaluate how many cals I am eating and how much protein I am getting in. I eat 3 meals a day at about 3 oz a meal. I still measure out my food and I am 8 months out and 4 lbs from goal. I have been a slow loser..about 10 lbs a month after initial drop. Good luck and try different things. But definately talk with your dr or nut. Good luck! and congrats on the loss! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist