Honi

I had the sleeve 15 months ago and my weight never literally fell off. Is that a fact for most with sleeve?

I'm one who considers that seems my sleeve has 'failed' :(. I was sleeved on 6/21/19, HW216, SW 209, CW 178, so total weight loss including pre-op liquid phase = 38 lbs. I belong to a couple of FB groups, and when I post my concerns with such slow weight loss, the pat response is "trust the process" and "have patience". I log on myfitnesspal every calorie I ingest. I follow my doctor/nutritionist guideline of about 1000-1100 calories/day. Protein first and foremost, very little carb or sugar. I've always drank only water & 2 cups of coffee a day. I brisk walk and move more than ever (I was a couch potato pre-op). My weight log shows I've lost 17 lbs in 4 months. The bulk of my 38 lb loss was during pre-op & post-op liquid diet. I've only lost 3 lbs in the last 2 months. I was so super excited for this surgery. Took seriously my 6 months prep, did my research, understood and didn't expect this to be a 'magic cure'. But didn't think I'd be losing only less than 1/2 lb a week by month 3! Help, I'm losing hope and really worry ~ maybe doctor didn't really sleeve me? Maybe he only repaired my hernia?

My HW was 216 (I'm 5'3") and that's how much I weighted when I began my 1 week liquid pre-op. Date of surgery my SW was 209. Here I am 7 weeks post-op (surgery June 21) and I've been stalled at around 193. I'm logging on my fitness pal, same place I logged when I lost 30 lbs in 4 months a few years ago. I went back to look at that weight loss which had NO stalls and averaged 2 lbs a week. And last year I went to Weight Watchers for 10 weeks and lost average of 1.5 lbs a week (until I quit LOL). Again NO stall at WW, either. Both times I recently lost consistantly week after week, and not I had 70+% of my stomach removed & I'm losing ZERO. I just feel so disappointed. After 6 months of excitedly jumping thru all the pre-op hoops to satisfy my insurance. After the super-duper excitement of finally getting my sleeve, this let down is shocking and causing me to wake to toss & turn 1/2 the night. I knew I'd have to put in effort and this wouldn't be easy, but also heard/read many success stories that said the weight basically melted off. I'm thinking to myself I just should have dieted myself on my own and lost. I sad and embarrassed, too. Embarrassed that those who knew I was having this surgery are probably looking at me expecting to see a change :(. I'd appreciate any input!

Thanks for all the replies, I'm seriously soaking in each bit of good advice. I realize I'm lower BMI (and senior age) and so my loss may be slower. I'm coming to think I may be eating too much. It's been easy for me to ingest 4-5 oz because I've had NO issues with drinking or eating. Never felt nauseous, or gotten a belly ache, cramp, nothing. Feel little to no restriction. And so I've basically been acting like I'm on a strict diet by restricting my input and calories seeming without aide from my 'tool'. Should I be measuring ounces/weight or volume as in 1/2 cup? How much volume would you suggest for near 2 months out? I do protein first, been mostly only eating protein. I've been on my treadmill at 'brisk walk' speed for a few minutes multiple times a day (being a senior with heart disease I feel that's my limit). I also just try to dance around and get sweaty housecleaning and generally be more active than usual. My concern is that I'm not losing during this 'honeymoon' stage and I don't want to be stalled at the same weight for another minute (it's going on three weeks!). I've been averaging 600-800 calories a day, is that too much this early? Also I get in 60+ gram protein & low carb. Thanks again for all the thoughtful replies. I plan to measure lower amounts today, I'm thinking 1/2 cup of chicken or salmon per meal? I've always been a big water drinker but will try to get even more in today. Gonna buy some sugar free ice pops for a late night snack (which is when I often have a bit more chicken).

Wow, you look terrific!