Slow Weight Loss :/

[4ALongerLife 329]

I retract that 1200 cal statement. Depends on what food stage you are at. I can't see full liquids coming close to that so pls consult your dr. My apologies on having said that!

[jme53071 18]

Is it possible your building up muscle weight?

I have a feeling you're losing lots of inches and not lots of pounds. Do you have more than 100 lbs to lose? They say the less you need to lose the slower it'll take.

Don't be discouraged. You're doing everything right. Be patient! :-)

[jetpilot 7]

You can't build muscle by walking or any aerobic exercise. You can tone the muscle you have. In addition if your not getting in your dietary Protein your body will consume muscle for energy while exercising when the stores of glycogen have been depleted from the liver. Have you ever seen distance runners? They are all skinny with no muscle.That's why we need to consume large amounts of protein to keep the body from using muscle for energy. Most weight stalls occur from the body holding on to Water. You still losing the fat but your retaining water. Water weighs 8 pounds per gallon a 1/2 gallon of water could easilly be retained in a person who is overweight without them noticing.

[WillowsKnot 71]

I am 16 days post op and have stalled as well... I've fluctuated between 303 and 306 for 10 days BUT..... I'm not worried... The weight will come off! I am been active as well and have lost inches versus lbs. I feel fantastic!! I would be lying if I didn't say I wish I had lost more but I never wanted rapid weight loss. I want to try and keep my skin as tight as possible!

I feel the same way. I figure I am still losing faster than I did before. I am down to 305 today so I will see if it keeps going in that direction or if I follow your pattern. I go see my doc today for the first time post-op. When I talked to his staff person she was like "Oh... we cant WAIT to see you and how you are doing!!" Well, I just hope they are not too disappointed in my weight loss. Like they are expecting some huge 20+ pound loss, becasue that is not going to be the case. I am almost dreading going

I am, however, anxious to get some of my questions answered like when can I go back and do my Zumba class and when can I go back and start walking in the pool again, etc. I also want to know when I can start to swallow small pills. I have been off once of my meds now since surgery - can't crush or chew it and I really want to get back on it. I have fibromyalgia and I HATE taking narcs for pain, so I also want to know when I can start swallowing tylenol again. I tried the liquid childrens tylenol and about threw up after one dose. It is way to sweet tasting, so that is no option.

Thanks for sharing your weight loss pattern. Makes me feel a whole lot better and I am with you. Maybe we won't have all the hair loss issues either. I am also pretty vigilent about trying to work in some veggies and fruits. I know I need to get in all this Protein, but I also want to try and have balanced eating as this is my long term goal, not just weight loss. I want to eat balanced, healthy meals. I know that if I do this in smaller portions and exercise, then the weight loss will follow. It is just nice not to feel hunger all the time and to be able to eat a smaller meal and feel truly satisfied. Take care and have a great day.

[LadyIvy 159]

Misty, Only eating 3 times a day? Nope. I eat at least 5 times a day, but a meal may be a slice of cheese and a slice if deli meat with some pickles rolled up in it.

Lissa

I couldn't agree more. Eating a small amount every 3 to 5 hours is MUCH better for your metabolism than eating 3 times a day. My NUT says 3 meals and 2 Snacks a day and that adds up to every couple of hours. You don't want to start grazing on unhealthy foods, but every thin athlete I know eats almost constantly. Their metabolism is super high because even though they always seem to have food in their hand, it is veggies or fruit or tuna etc. If your body thinks for even a second that you aren't going to feed it, it will hold every calorie it can and not let it go.

[Mld1 0]

I am also post sleeve and have lost 12 pounds! I am walking about. 30 minutes a day, but my loss occurred in the first week and a half and I have not lost another pound since! I am concerned as well?!? But hoping this will start changing soon! Trying to be optimistic and patient! If it is a stall how long can it last?

[BrennaB 2]

I had surgery 2 weeks ago and have only lost 8 or 9 lbs. I thought I would lose more. I have been trying my hardest and exercising. Hopefully the weight loss picks up soon.

[LetItGo 73]

I had surgery two weeks ago, as well. I have lost 26 pounds. I can't explain why I have lost more than those sleeved on the same day. I know a lot of my weight loss is fluids. I was VERY swollen and puffy before and right after surgery. My highest weight was 200, my post surgery weight was 198.2 and I weigh 174.2 this morning, exactly two weeks post op. I am drinking a lot of diet gatorade, Premier Protein shakes, Jello, popsicles and I have recently added cream Soups, mashed potatoes and pureed broiled fish. Going to try an egg today to see how I tolerate it. I have been off work since the surgery and I go back on Monday, November 30th. I have not done any exercise except for walking around my yard. One thing I have definitely noticed from BP and the support group I am in...EVERYONE's journey is different and everyone is following different physician orders. Try not to compare yourself to others. This is your personal journey! We are ALL going to be successful. Happy Thanksgiving!

Edited November 24, 2015 by LucyH

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I had surgery 2 weeks ago and have only lost 8 or 9 lbs. I thought I would lose more. I have been trying my hardest and exercising. Hopefully the weight loss picks up soon.

Please remove the word "only" from your vocabulary. You are doing fine. You just had major surgery and are healing.

Also, comparing yourself to other people is not helpful. We all lose at different rates and at different times.

Just a heads up. We all experience stalls throughout the process. Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks post-surgery.

Just follow your surgeon's plan. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise when cleared (walking is great post-surgery).

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[agreen67 47]

I am four weeks post-op yesterday and I only lost 1 pound this past week. I was losing 5-6 pounds the last couple of weeks, so this was a downer. All together, I have lost 22 pounds so I keep thinking positive and hopefully I'll get over this hump.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am four weeks post-op yesterday and I only lost 1 pound this past week. I was losing 5-6 pounds the last couple of weeks, so this was a downer. All together, I have lost 22 pounds so I keep thinking positive and hopefully I'll get over this hump.

Please remove the word "only" from your vocabulary. You lost one pound this week. Yeah! Even if you lost nothing or gained a pound this week you are on the right track.

Stalls and slow downs are not "humps" to get over. They are part of the process. Most people experience their first one three weeks after surgery, if you plan to lose a significant amount of weight, then you will experience stalls and slow weight loss periodically.

None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. It is more like a stair-step pattern if you were to draw a graph.

Follow your surgeon's program. Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[agreen67 47]

I am four weeks post-op yesterday and I only lost 1 pound this past week. I was losing 5-6 pounds the last couple of weeks, so this was a downer. All together, I have lost 22 pounds so I keep thinking positive and hopefully I'll get over this hump.

Please remove the word "only" from your vocabulary. You lost one pound this week. Yeah! Even if you lost nothing or gained a pound this week you are on the right track.

Stalls and slow downs are not "humps" to get over. They are part of the process. Most people experience their first one three weeks after surgery, if you plan to lose a significant amount of weight, then you will experience stalls and slow weight loss periodically.

None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. It is more like a stair-step pattern if you were to draw a graph.

Follow your surgeon's program. Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids, take your Vitamins and supplements as directed, and exercise.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

You are absolutely 100% correct. I have to keep my head in the game and stop the negative thinking. Thank you for the wake up call!

[Brenda Andruss 1]

wow thank you this was exactly what was going on with me 4 weeks and i am stuck

[Fatty McFatster 888]

I am glad I happened upon this thread because I was also feeling that my weight loss has been slow since surgery 1.5 weeks ago.

I 100% believe I am WAY TOO LOW on calories as I am hovering around 250-400 calories a day. How many calories should I be striving for?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am glad I happened upon this thread because I was also feeling that my weight loss has been slow since surgery 1.5 weeks ago.

I 100% believe I am WAY TOO LOW on calories as I am hovering around 250-400 calories a day. How many calories should I be striving for?

I just answered this in another post.

What you need to focus on is getting in all of your Protein and fluids. If you do so, your calories should fall into place.