Why My Size Is The Same

[daly contreras 39]

I am 3 week out and I am happy to said that I have lost 42 from 5 day per-post liquid deit and from surgery 4/18/12 I lost 32 but I am still on the same size jeans... I don't understand why...

[ShapeShifter 64]

I am pre-op, but through many years of dieting, I noticed that I always lost weight from the top down. It would show in my face and upper body before it appeared in my belly and hips. You are doing great!

[Mr_Worm 129]

you won't lose inches until you body adjusts. You're still just 3 weeks out and you're about to hit probably your first stall. I had a stall at week 3 or 4 and lost two pant sizes in two weeks but no pounds. Its coming so don't worry

[Sassiesmiles 8]

Hi! I'm sort of in the same position. I was sleeved on 03/27/12. At my dr. Appt in April I had lost 24 lbs. I don't know how much I have lost since then but i'm just starting to see a difference in my clothing. It will take a while. Just because you aren't seeing it in your clothing doesn't mean you aren't losing weight. Your body will reallocation and then you will notice a big drop. Keep in mind, your body is in a state of shock right now and is try to catch up to what is happening.

During my Psych consult, the doctor told me something that stuck with me - She said that the body is constantly trying to get back to where it was. Don't let it bring you down, you are doing a great job. Keep your focus on Protein, supplements and fluids right now, everything else is a bonus.

[melissarn25 30]

I know why I haven't changed sizes even though I have lost 40 lbs since my sleeve on April 10th because my clothes were tight as hell : ) now they are loose. : )

[Vsglass 17]

I am 3 week out and I am happy to said that I have lost 42 from 5 day per-post liquid deit and from surgery 4/18/12 I lost 32 but I am still on the same size jeans... I don't understand why...

I was told at my 10 day post-op appointment that there would still be a lot of swelling in my stomach and surrounding area that would take a while longer to go down. Be patient, my friend, it will happen:)

[kellbello 1]

I had surgery on April 19th, and have lost 25 pounds. I am still in the same size too. The only place I can tell is in my face, so I like to say I've lost 25 pounds in my face. I do find that I lose weight from the top down, so I'm hoping by the next 25 pounds I'll notice a difference in my hips.

[bigkim 109]

Me t! I show in my face, neck and chest but my rear is still huge.

[mesaucedo 207]

This is so true! I have lost 32 pounds now and just went from a 20 to an 18. I have a muffin top in my 18 though, but I am wearing them! lol And it is not because I haven't lost inches -- I lost 5 inches from right across my tummy (bellybutton) and about 3 from my waist.

I hadn't realized how dang tight my pants were! I looked at some pictures and thought, "How did I not bust a seam while bending over??" I can still wear my 20 in GAP jeans, but my Lee's are too big.

My boobs have gone down about a cup size though, so I guess there is that too! Hang in there, it will happen!

I know why I haven't changed sizes even though I have lost 40 lbs since my sleeve on April 10th because my clothes were tight as hell : ) now they are loose. : )

[shinnygirl26 0]

I know the feeling p. I'm 8 days post and i' ve lost 40lbs since pre-op. As soin as my doc gives me the ok im going back to my hard core toning!

[diochick 40]

I feel your pain! I've lost 40 lbs since surgery. Was wearing a (tight) 24 day of surgery, and I'm still wearing the same pants. They're a lot looser now, and I went to the thrift store yesterday and apparently jumped the gun. I bought 1 pair of size 20 and a few 18's. None fit. I'm not even going to attempt to try on the cute xl shirt I got until I drop at least another 20lbs.

[BetterthanIwasb4 21]

I know why I haven't changed sizes even though I have lost 40 lbs since my sleeve on April 10th because my clothes were tight as hell : ) now they are loose. : )

Hilarious!!!

[frumpynomore 204]

I'm sooooo glad to hear all of you are going through the same thing as I am!!! Just 2 weeks ago I finally had to get rid of some of my clothes and that was when I hit 60 lbs loss!!! I wear nothing but dresses to work and sundresses at home so I understand it's not the same as pants but 60lbs! Are you serious? It took me losing 60lbs to drop a dress size???!!!! I have been so discouraged until now. Thanks for the posts!!!

[Rochelle2012 1]

So glad to read your post as I've been feeling the same way. I'm 3 weeks post-op and have lost 30 pounds. Everyone keeps telling me they can really tell I've lost weight and I can see it in my face but I'm still in the same pant size. Keeps me positive to think others are feeling the same way. I guess I'm just anxious to be in a smaller size! LOL

[LoriRay 27]

Well this topic makes me feel much better! I am down 25 since my pre-op diet and surgery. I can see it in my face and shoulders and even back but my tummy didnt seem to be shrinking. I was sleeved on May 29th and I think I am even a bit swollen from surgery yet. Hopefully in the next week or 2 I notice a bigger difference!