Question:
Too little weight loss at almost 8 weeks post op?

This week I will be 8 weeks post op and I have only lost 28.1 pounds, with the first 14 gone in the first week following surgery. My scale is moving very slowly even though I exercise at least 2 times a week, but on average I'm on my bike 3 to 4 times a week, and strictly following my surgeon's diet plan. I also have degenerative joint disease which makes exercising difficult, but I'm doing it anyway. I'm getting at least 60-70 grams of protein, and at least 60 ounces of water. I take my multivitamin, calcium, and 2 concentrated fruits and veggie chewables a day. Is there anything else I can do to help my weight loss, or am I losing at a "normal" pace? Thanks for any help anyone can give me, even it is words of encouragement. I'm feeling somewhat a failure at this weightloss thing again.    — Mysstical A. (posted on November 28, 2004)

November 28, 2004
congrats on the weigt loss and keep up the great work and you have got to remember not to compare your self with someone else some ppl just lose faser than others but it will come off Your bory is probly just now realizing what you have done to it and is trying to hold on to everythng it can I thought I was a slow loser also but I knew the weight would come off and it did 130pds of it and Im at my goal now i stay between 130 and 138 and have maintained that for for over 1 yr now Im almost 20mts out now I also got rid of my scales at home till i got to my goal weight cause getting on scales evreyday can get you discouraged I only got on scales when I went to dr or dieacition while i was losing Take Care Huggs Beth
   — wildbrat

November 28, 2004
Instead of saying "I've only lost 28 lbs in 8 weeks".. how about. "I'VE LOST 28Lbs IN ONLY 8 WEEKS!!!!!." Turn it into a possitive. You are doing great. When was the last time you lost 28 lbs?? and in only 8 weeks? Keep doing what you are doing and the weight will keep coming off, and most importantly it will stay off. Congrats on the progress so far. HUGS!!!
   — KellyJeanB

November 29, 2004
Would that be protein in food or protein in supplement? Sounds a little light in vitamins, but what exactly is the food plan you're following? Just for the record, I was one of the slowest losers in my local support group, but I still got where I was going. Just took me a lil longer
   — vitalady

November 29, 2004
Wow. I am having the exact same experience. I had my surgery 10/13 and I have lost a total of 25lbs, having problems w/ exercising because of a bad knee, etc., etc. I went to see my nutritionist today because I am also retaining water. From 10/18 to today I have lost 12.6lbs. Well she did a body composition test on me and it turns out that I gained 5 lbs in water but lost 15 lbs of body fat and lost 2lbs of muscle mass. I'm probably retaining water because of the protein (i.e. fish, bean, cheese all have sodium in them and I wasn't consuming this much sodium preop days.) I've also been told to try weight bearing exercises and low resistant bike riding to avoid muscle mass loss. The bottom lime is that things are moving in the right direction and I just have to be patient with the process. I understand your disappointment but in reality we're doing ok. Good luck to you!!!! Patti
   — Patti M.