Question:
I had the operation on April 5, 1999. Why is it so hard to lose the weight?

It has been five months and I have only went from 330 to 275 It has not been so easy. Has anyone else had this problem? Is it still possible to lose the weight?    — Laura B. (posted on September 7, 1999)

September 7, 1999
Hey, 55 pounds is not bad. Could you have done this on your own? I know i couldn't.
   — Kyle C.

September 7, 1999
With the VBG, the weight loss will be slower and not as much as with a RNY. Which kind of surgery did you have?
   — texasweb

September 7, 1999
I'm still pre-op and I just want to incourage you to stay with it. To me 55 lbs. off sounds pretty good. I know this surgery is suppoes to help us shed pounds swiftly. Can you talk to a nutritionist or your doctor for help. I wish you all the best. Marge
   — [Anonymous]

September 8, 1999
Hmm Perhaps you need to talk with your doctor and his dietician if he staffs one. What type of surgery did you have? What are you eating? Are you eating protein first before anything else? Compare notes with your doc and perhaps he/she may be able to provide suggestions however 55 lbs lost in 4.5 months is not at all shabby. Sounds like you're doing pretty well actually!
   — Sherrie G.

September 8, 1999
You did not mention which procedure you had done. Also, are you drinking plenty of water and exercising? By five months out I had lost 86 pounds (from 274 to 188) but was also on my first plateau. I would recommend checking with your doctor.
   — dboat

September 8, 1999
Hi, Laura--What does your doctor say about your weight loss? My dr. tells me I should lose about 15 pounds per month (I had open RNY)--what did your dr. say? Are you getting PLENTY of protein and water? Also, exercise is important. I, too, started at 334, but have lost 50 pounds in about 2 months. I hope you will go back to your dr. and ask for help--maybe a dietician visit, or blood work to determine if everything's o.k. GOod luck--don't give up hope! Your and your dr. together can solve this--Charlene
   — charlene M.

September 9, 1999
Hi Laura: What type of surgery did you have? What is your typical diet for a day? Try to write down everything that you put into your mouth for a day or two and then add up the calories that you are consuming. Sometimes if you have it in front of you , you can see what you are doing and change a few things.You've come along great so far. Lets see if we can figure out what's going on. I had an open RNY distal with a 1cc micro pouch 17mo. ago today. I have lost 159# so far. It isn't easy but you can do it. The closer you get to goal the slower it comes off too. Let me know. I can also answer any questions you may have from my experiences. I am extremely pleased with my results and would do it again in a second!!Good Luck Jan Terry
   — Jan T.