4 weeks out... and...

[Pagie 64]

down 27 lbs. I'll be honest and tell you that I'm a little disappointed. I lost only 2 lbs this week. still having trouble getting the Protein in and my calories are probably under 600/day. just no appetite or desire to eat at all. I walk most days for about 30 mins. any suggestions to help me boost my loss? thx

[Jai Marie 8]

Im in the same boat as you...sleeved on sept 1st and only down about 27-28 pounds.. was losing about a pound a day steady for a few weeks...now it seems its slowed greatly... i really hope I havent hit a stall. Either way it can be kind of discouraging..knowing you're eating well under a certain amount and drinking plenty of water..yet nothing is moving on the scale. I stay 'lifted' by my clothes though.. putting them on and feeling how loose they are.. that keeps me smiling

[Pagie 64]

thanks for the boost jai. I just expected bigger drops each week.

[Jai Marie 8]

thanks for the boost jai. I just expected bigger drops each week.

Likewise.. especially so early out. But we'll get there..one day lol. As long as the scale is moving downwards when it DOES move, im grateful. LOL

[wishes 125]

Ladies, I was sleeved September 1st too, and I stalled for two weeks. I've lost 22 lbs to date and I have NEVER lost that much in less than a month and a half. Stalls are inevitable for some, but you will get through it. The scale will move again. Just follow your Dr.'s plan.

[DreamLife36 6]

In the same boat. Almost 6 weeks out and only 28lbs. UGh!!!

I can't stand this. The scale is moving down, just really really slow.

[Rebel 9]

my surgery was 9/6 and I am down 21 pounds since surgery. Been on a stall for about 2 weeks.

[JenGator 3]

I think you all are doing great! I am 7 weeks out and down 29 pounds - which I am thrilled about! I knew I would lose slower than bypass patients, so I am trying to be patient, and just enjoy that the scale is LOWER every week. I have had my moments of HURRY UP scale, but I am FEELING so good that I tell myself to relax and enjoy the process.

Good luck to all of you! :-)

Jen

[Indymom 132]

To the OP . . . 27 lbs divided by 4 weeks . . . almost 7 lbs per WEEK! That is amazing weight loss when you think about the "typical" dieting weight loss of 1-3 lbs per week.

I'm 9 weeks out and only down 38. I'm trying to roll with it and I know that as long as I'm sticking to plan and exercising, the weight WILL come off.

[AutumnLily 77]

I just want to point out you did not gain all the weight in a couple of months give it some time. You will lose the weight. Maybe look at your percent of weight that you have lost from the weight you need to lose. I am 8 months out and have lost 63% of my excess weight. Jai Marie by my calculation you have lost 17% of your excess weight in 6 weeks. That is amazing!!!! ( amount you have lost / total needed to lose). May bring more perspective to the weight lost. Dream life by my calculation you have lost 31% of you excess weight in 6 weeks. I think you should be really excited for that amount lost!

[Jai Marie 8]

I just want to point out you did not gain all the weight in a couple of months give it some time. You will lose the weight. Maybe look at your percent of weight that you have lost from the weight you need to lose. I am 8 months out and have lost 63% of my excess weight. Jai Marie by my calculation you have lost 17% of your excess weight in 6 weeks. That is amazing!!!! ( amount you have lost / total needed to lose). May bring more perspective to the weight lost. Dream life by my calculation you have lost 31% of you excess weight in 6 weeks. I think you should be really excited for that amount lost!

Well since u put it like that.... lol

But yea I know it's bound to come off.. Anytime u drop a significant amount of calories creating a calorie deficit, it WiLL come off ... Surgery or no surgery...

My typical day used to be :

Breakfast - 2 sausages and 3 scrambled eggs from mcdonalds

lunch - 2 jr bacon cheeseburgers, 5 pc nugget and fries from Wendy's

dinner - 12 piece nugget, large fries and a large sweet tea.

EASILY more than 3500 calories per day.. Now im maxing 500 a day

[jillw8 22]

Well I lost 26 my first month and was excited. My doc said the average is in the teens so way to go on 27! Awesome!

[PeteO 3]

down 27 lbs. I'll be honest and tell you that I'm a little disappointed. I lost only 2 lbs this week. still having trouble getting the Protein in and my calories are probably under 600/day. just no appetite or desire to eat at all. I walk most days for about 30 mins. any suggestions to help me boost my loss? thx

I say tell yourself this ... "Wow, if I can lose at this rate for another 3 months, I will be down over 100 lbs!"

My 2 cents,

-Pete

[Pagie 64]

you're right Pete. unfortunately you and I both know that won't happen. lol

[blondiebabe 0]

I feel like Im on the other end of the boat Im losing weight way to fast and Im trying to slow it down I've lost 32p and im 4 weeks post op 22p since the surgery. The slower it comes off its better for your body in the long run and also will help with loose skin. Your body needs time to adjust good things happen in time. Good luck !