Question:
I'm 4 weeks post-op today and discouraged with my weight loss!

I lost 10 pounds in the 2-week liquid diet and I have only lost 14 pounds in the 4 weeks since my surgery. Is this normal.....I am very disappointed!    — kprobb (posted on July 24, 2007)

July 23, 2007
4 weeks is way too soon for normal ....you have lost 24 lbs in 6 weeks (4 lbs a week) ..when is the last time you lost that much weight? and can you remember if you were happy about it or dissappinted that time too? this surgery is NOT a miracle cure all ..its a TOOL...use it
   — fishnrockport

July 23, 2007
I think you are doing great!!!!!!! everyone loses different try not to compare yourself with others.....you're doing great
   — **CrYsTaL** B.

July 23, 2007
Kelly, increase your protein and water consumption. And 24 pounds is pretty good. Some lose slower than others but in 6 months from now you'll look back and laugh. Best of Luck, Mickey......
   — MCraig3

July 23, 2007
I agree with everyone else that is a lot of weight! If we were doing it without the "tool" we would never have been able to accomplish that much weight loss in that time period. Are you able to exercise yet? If so I'm sure that will help you even further...Best to you....Pam B
   — P. B

July 24, 2007
Hang in there! I lost very slow the first 4 weeks but it does pick up. I am now 8 weeks post op and have lost 35 pounds.
   — Alvernlaw

July 24, 2007
Are you following everything to the letter that your doctor's office has directed? Are you starting to exercise now? Once you encorporate exercise into your routine I think you will see results at a quicker clip...also, if you are a lightweight, with less than 100 lbs to lose, you will lose at a slower pace. Since the liquid diet gave a you jump start, you have to include that in your total weight lost and you usually lose the most in the first 2-3 weeks. I agree that you will laugh this off in a few months!
   — Sheri A.

July 24, 2007
As it goes, the heavier you are, the faster the weight will come off. HOWEVER that does not apply to everyone! That is an EXTREME generalization! You don't have any information on your page so I have no idea how much you were, what your BMI is/was etc. If you were less than 300 lbs the day of surgery, it might be harder to take off BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE. As a few other posters said, increase your water and protein intake, and WALK WALK WALK!!! You have GOT to walk to get your metabolism going. Also remember you CANNOT compare yourself to ANYONE as EVERYONE is DIFFERENT!!!!! Maybe start measuring yourself for inches and you will see a HUGE loss all the time that way. Good luck and welcome to the losing side!
   — crystalsno

July 24, 2007
I feel the same way sometimes esp when I read about people whose weight "melted" off. Mine isn't meltinh off, but remember with the "tool" of weight loss you have a MUCH better chance for the weight loss to be FOREVER!!!! Keep going!
   — cleo66

July 24, 2007
Kelly, Be not discouraged or disappointed. Every one loses differently. Increase your exercise regiment -- if you are walking twice around the track increase to four -- so on and so forth. As another person suggested, increase your water intake -- please, please, drink the water (I know easier said than done). With the exercise you might get tired, so exercise every other day. When I started exercising after surgery, if I worked out too hard or too long it took me 2 days to recover so I just stuck with just cardio for awhile. Stick to the regiment your surgeon has you on, you will be fine. Don't weigh yourself, let your clothes be your guide. I'm just 5 months out and have lost a 1st grader.
   — the7thdean

July 25, 2007
Hi Kelly, thanks for writing. Let me see if I get this right, you have lost 24 pounds in 6 weeks, so what are you complaining about? Surgery, Kelly, is not a miracle, it is about hard work and using your tool. If you are doing the basic stuff you need to, protein, water and exercise, then you are absolutely normal for your body. If you are not doing your best on each of these 3 areas, then beef up what YOU can do and it can change that underlying number. If you are sitting around, it does not help you lose weight, diet alone will never help you lose all the weight you want, you must exercise. Losing weight has ALWAYS been about diet AND exercise. I think you are doing great. Many people have this high and lofty idea that because they have had surgery that they deserve to have their weight fall off. I had to fight for my 120 pounds, every day, all the time. You will have to fight for yours as well. Get your fight on girl, exercise and drink tons on water and you will be so encouraged you can't stand it. Also, don't wear rose color glasses about weight loss. I lost about 1 to 2 pounds a week with surgery. It was no miracle amount except for the first week or two, after that, it was 1 to 2 pounds a week. I walked 5 miles a day, drank my water and ate my protein. It took a year, but I have kept my weight off for another 2 plus years, so I am thankful. Celebrate those 24 pounds. Next time you go to the store, look in the butter section or the sugar section and eyeball out 24 pounds of fat or sugar. That is no longer on your body. Don't complain, celebrate. It will get you to the next day brighter and ready to fight another day of weight loss. Attitude is your choice, and it is so important! Take care, and I wish you well. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

July 25, 2007
I will just give you my 2 cents worth. If you are sensing that you are not losing quick enough, then, I for one, value your perception. I felt the same way and never reached my goal. I, from the bottom of my heart, know that my obesity problem did not go by the rules of modern science, so to speak.
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