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I am about six weeks post op. I've lost a total of 30 pounds since I began the process in March of this year. I have lost 19 pounds in six weeks and was told by my surgeon that I have not lost enough weight. I am 48 years old, post hysterectomy, and struggle to do my very best, but the scales don't move. I have resorted to putting up the scales, because at this point I have lost any motivation. I will keep doing my best to eat right but I am over it. My doctor told me that when I come back, 09/24, I should be down at least 20 more pounds. How in the world? I drink protein shakes, I put protein powder in my drinks, I drink water.....I am even exercising. What more can I do? I am at my wits end.

I would think it was more about the volume rather than weight. If you are concerned speak to your dietician or surgeon. Given that your profile shows you are in a good place so you must be doing right regardless of the weight of the food you are eating.

This doesn’t sound typical to me. How many times have you called your surgeon? I’d probably be sitting in his office by this point if he hadn’t called me back. All else failing, so to the ER.

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Thanks, no cheating although I've thought about it several times. I feel I've came too far to mess up now. Thanks again. Sent from my SM-G991U using BariatricPal mobile app

yes. Carb and/or caffeine withdrawal.

I haven't had surgery yet...but I would kill to lose 19 pounds in 6 weeks...just sayin! [emoji846] Sent from my SM-N976V using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 13 months post-op and losing about 1-1.5 pounds/month at this point. We are all different and lose at different rates.

i like swimming too much to let it bother me too much ;_;

if you read enough posts it seems that the rate of loss is a little slower after revision I’m currently 2 yrs post revision from VSG to RNY (for GERD not regain) and for me I have been able to maintain the same weight I was with VSG but I’m now GERD free. Initially I lost a little but since I was already at goal my surgeon wanted me to maintain not lose so I ate whatever I wanted for a short period of time. Then went back to normal (post bari lifestyle of moderation and overall food changes/substitution) Knowing what I now know, I think revisioners should consider asking their surgeons: 1. No GERD but substantial regain- Should I consider VSG to DS/SIPS for greater weightloss? 2. GERD and substantial regain- Should I convert from VSG to RNY with a longer bypass? 3. GERD but no regain- Should I convert from VSG to RNY with a slightly shorter bypass to prevent excess loss? Good Luck ❤️