40 Lbs In 6 Mnths...uuggghhh!

[harrisons7 0]

I'm so depressed!! I chose to have sleeve vs rouine-y at last minute and REGRET it!! I havn't lost weight in 2 1/2 mnths! I had my surgery May 23,2012 and I feel like I should go back and have the rouine-y now...does anyone know if this is possible? I exercise daily, eat right and still No more weight loss!! I didnt go thru this to still be 245# after 6 mnths. Any suggestions??

[Before 50 20]

That is very depressing. I can't think of why this would happen. Everyone I talk to who had the sleeve done lost significant weight within 6-9 months. I hope things work out for you. Keep us posted.

[harrisons7 0]

I have only lost 35 lbs...yeh,I am so discouraged...but thought I might find some answers on here.

[lollyfidy1965 402]

A conversion to RYGB is definitely possible...in fact, the "sleeve" procedure was originally done as a first step towards a more "severe" form of weight loss surgery, for those patients who needed to lose weight before having the second procedure. If you're truly convinced the sleeve isn't working for you, make an appointment to speak with your surgeon. Talk with him about your concerns, go over your approach with him, and your nutritionist (including exercise and diet), and see if RYGB is a better solution for you. There may be simple adjustments you can make, to your diet and exercise, that would net you better results, and would be worth trying, before going for the more involved procedure.

I wish you the best,

Laura

[Readytolose2012 88]

I would say first look at your food. Do you track tour food? How many calories are you getting daily? How much Protein? Are you eating any sweets? How many carbs are you eating?

[phenetra 26]

I agree with Ready, evaluate everything you are doing, make adjustment and if that fail then i would talk to my doctor

[Feeling Free 51]

I also agree with Ready about evaluating what you're doing. This is not a rule and only a base but I was told to use this to stay in weightloss mode. Of course, your activity level would dictate your calorie levels.

Daily Intake

Calories 600-1000

Protein 80-100 grams

Water 10 cups +

Carbs 20-40 grams

I am not a NUT and you should consult one to find out what levels would be good for you so don't take this as gospel but rather just a base to help you in evaluating.

Good luck.

[ginaraider 1]

I am in the same boat. Depressing. I feel like I'm the only one. I got the sleeve on sept 12, 2012. I've lost about 25 pounds. Starting weight was 230 give or take a couple. I'm now 202 and the scale rarely moves. Only down one size, almost 2. All my friends who had surgery are already way past me. Still trying and trying to stay positive.

[chunkychic30 12]

Was sleeved in April I lost weight very slow at first I am finally starting to loose at a steady pace just know it will come off even more when u stop stressing and just go with the sleeve it will work

[amytug 996]

popcorn (aka subscribing)

[amyloveslou 11]

I was sleeved sept 10 2012 at 228 I am down 202 n I workout 4 times a week at the gym.I don't get my Water in at all n I am bad for snacking I think if I up my water (very hard to do) n cut snacking I might do better....I need a push

[ArtSong 291]

Sleeved 9/26/12

SW 244

Today 217

Loss for the past 30 days 1lb Total loss since surgery 27lb's I get all my Fluids and Protein in a long with workouts. So I don't know I'm just slow like that and after 30 days yeah I'm getting discouraged and bored with all of this. I was a lazy eater to start with skip Meals go a day or two without eating at all eat fast convenience foods. I as well wanted the Bypass And really regret not getting it right now.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Okay, we all know that lower BMI are just going to lose slower.. that is a fact no matter what.

I don't think you will magically lose better with another surgery without figuring out WHY you aren't losing at a reasonable rate with the sleeve. I know for me it took working with a nutritionalist to really accept and understand just how little I need to eat. People say they are eating healthy, but without specifics it is hard to know ... all it takes is an extra hundred or two calories a day and the weight loss just stops.

I failed with the lapband, so I am not just blowing smoke, failing at a weight loss surgery is something I have some experience with... The sleeve has been kick ass great for me, but it wasn't just the procedure that is better - it is the education and support I got that helped me lose 133 pounds in a year.

[SunnyCox 245]

I was sleeved sept 10 2012 at 228 I am down 202 n I workout 4 times a week at the gym.I don't get my Water in at all n I am bad for snacking I think if I up my Water (very hard to do) n cut snacking I might do better....I need a push

I absolutely will NOT lose weight if I don't get in enough fluids. If I am not well hydrated, I feel as though my body holds onto everything it has to make up for what I am not getting (hydration and nutrition).

[NurseGrace 509]

It's possible to have a revision but you need to figure out why you are not losing first, and the answer is not just that you had the wrong surgery. It's still calories in and calories out to SOME extent, although i do understand that its complicated, the facts are still the facts. Are you tracking your calories daily? What do you stats look like? How much do you have to lose?