1Lb A Week-Very Frustrating

[purpleamy 7]

I'm 4th months out, have lost 54lbs, exercise everyday and follow the bariatric diet to a T. I use ketone strips to make sure I am still in ketosis - I am.

Protien for meals first, then veggies. Once a day I have fruit. No breads, carbs, Pasta, soda or booze. I'm strict!

One pound a week weight loss is so discouraging! :-(

[BBdoodle 483]

I hear ya, I am 4 months post op (April 9th) and have only lost 40 lbs. I too stick to my dr. orders. But from what I hear if your BMI is under 40 which mine was and you have less than 100 lbs. to loose you take it off more slowly. I am satisfied with my weight loss, it is frustrating at times because you work sooo hard at it. I also experience stalls for a week or so then I start loosing again. Some weeks it is a 2-3 lbs loss other weeks 1 lbs. and some weeks nothing at all - bottom line..... At least your are not gaining !!!!

[purpleamy 7]

I know. Your right BB Doodle at least I'm not gaining. :-)

[SilviaC 20]

I hear ya' date=' I am 4 months post op (April 9th) and have only lost 40 lbs. I too stick to my dr. orders. But from what I hear if your BMI is under 40 which mine was and you have less than 100 lbs. to loose you take it off more slowly. I am satisfied with my weight loss, it is frustrating at times because you work sooo hard at it. I also experience stalls for a week or so then I start loosing again. Some weeks it is a 2-3 lbs loss other weeks 1 lbs. and some weeks nothing at all - bottom line..... At least your are not gaining !!!![/quote']

I was told the same thing by my surgeon. That the less you have to lose the slower it will come off. I'm on the same boat. Just starting my journey (i'm 3 wks 2 days post op). All we can do is be patient and do what we were told. Good luck to all:-)

surgery date: 7/30/12

[marjimk 2]

Hi Purpleamy,

I know what you mean about losing so slowly after working so hard. I'm one month post of today and last week was weird. I didn't lose any weight and actually gained a few tenths but then lost it this week plus a couple of pounds. The good thing about losing weight slower is that it is easier on our bodies, especially the liver. Also, if you are working out -- don't forget that muscle weighs more than fat and you are probably building up your muscles now and muscle increases your metabolism which will help burn the fat faster. Hang in there and be proud of all you have accomplished so far!

[Lebim 381]

I'm 4th months out' date=' have lost 54lbs, exercise everyday and follow the bariatric diet to a T. I use ketone strips to make sure I am still in ketosis - I am.

Protien for meals first, then veggies. Once a day I have fruit. No breads, carbs, Pasta, soda or booze. I'm strict!

One pound a week weight loss is so discouraging! :-([/quote']

What in the world is ketosis?

It seems that everyone hits a bump in the road where they barely lose but they're doing everything right. Even people who don't have surgery hit this same plateau. Just remember that just because the scale isn't moving doesn't mean you're not losing inches. It happens to all of us, just know that in time you'll rapidly drop a lot again!

Ps- remember, muscle weighs more than fat!

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

[lovealways 287]

Ketosis is described simply in detail here. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/faq/f/whatisketosis.htm

[purpleamy 7]

Good idea on checking the inches/measurements. Going to go buy a measuring tape right now!!! Note to self: never let kids play with measuring tape or back scratcher.

[fluffylady 27]

Dr told me even before my surgery that I was going to lose slow. I'm 49 (next week the big one) and at this time of my life it will be harder to lose. Menopause stinks. He said just be patient and follow the plan and I should be fine.

[Lebim 381]

Ketosis is described simply in detail here. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/faq/f/whatisketosis.htm

That is really really interesting. Is it safe to be in ketosis when thin and without excess weight?

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

[lovealways 287]

That is really really interesting. Is it safe to be in ketosis when thin and without excess weight?

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

I'm not sure of that actually! I know that when I did the Atkins diet, which is no carbs, that put my body in a state of ketosis. You usually know you're in ketosis. Your breath will smell rancid as well as your pee lol. Interesting stuff! Most, if not all WLS patients enter into a state of ketosis if they follow the rule of high protein/low carb/low sugar rule.

[Panda 354]

I'm with the masses on this one. I'm losing slow if at all here lately. I'm 5 months out down 71 lbs and added complex carbs a few weeks ago but only 2 servings per day. Getting in all of my Protein and Water and Vitamins and I work out tenaciously . I'm 43 years old. Started at 285lbs....55 more lbs to lose. Everyone keeps saying how slim I look but its hard for me to see when I know the scale hasn't moved this week.: (. I'm PMSie and under a lot of mental stress and anguish from fear of failing. I haven't gained anything, but when the scale stops moving its devastating for me. Today I broke down into tears because I am so frustrated.....

I most definitely feel everyone's pain

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[nomorefat 74]

Panda , I have keeping up with your posts and you are doing great, keep you chin up !!

[Panda 354]

Thank you for the encouraging words. I really needed them : /

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