Question:
Am I going to really lose the weight?

I've been a member of AMOS since last fall and am usually in lurk mode. However, I am in desperate need of some allies today. I am almost two months post-op and while I have lost roughly 24lbs, I just don't feel like I am benefiting from the surgery as much as I should. I know the arguement is that everyone is different and I am aware of plateaus but I'm really getting scared. What if this is ALL that I loose? I watch my carb intake, eat lots of protein, drink my water and exercise daily. Obviously, there is something I'm not doing!!!!!! HELP ME!!!!! Somebody!!!!! Anybody!!!!!    — L F. (posted on April 20, 2001)

April 20, 2001
Take a deep breath...then realize that 26lbs are gone forever....In my office a bunch of the girls all went on diets the first of year..they have all fallen off their diets and have gained their weight back...remember those days? these 26lbs ARE GONE....Now..start fresh today..but maybe change something..play around a little...as a post before suggested go on carbs and less protien for a little while..trick your metabolism. Be proud of what you have done...we all feel the same way as you do(I'm down 56lbs wondering if I'm losing weight fast enough)..so this post is for me also...My weight loss is being very funny...I weigh everyday(I just like to) and the scale wont change for days and then all of sudden I'll be 2 lbs less..go figure? ...YOU ARE DOING GREAT TOMMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY.
   — Debora H.

April 20, 2001
Looking at the basics, making sure you're not accidentally in your own way...... You said you're already drowning in water. Good. 64 oz min. The more you drink, the better. At least 60g of protein supplement, not milk, no Ensure types. No sugar, no milk, no grazing, no drinking with meals. 5-6 meals of 1-2 oz each per day. This is assuming you had a standard issue RNY type surgery, of course. Barb is a big fan of exercise, and I always assume everyone has an acre of dirt to chase like I did. But assuming some busyness is going on....... everythign check so far?
   — vitalady