2 months post-op - unhappy

[Cherry 71]

I am 2 months post up.

I have lost only 18 pounds!!! I was at -20 but gained 2 lbs this past week, despite not changing any foods/portions. I thought I had been doing everything right.

18 in 8 weeks ??? Very discouraging !

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I am 2 months post up.

I have lost only 18 pounds!!! I was at -20 but gained 2 lbs this past week' date=' despite not changing any foods/portions. I thought I had been doing everything right.

18 in 8 weeks ??? Very discouraging ![/quote']

I was told to realistically expect 2-4 pounds a week....2 pounds a week for a year is over 100 pounds! Keep your chin up and keep following your rules, we don't all get lucky and lose 8-10 pounds a week (I ave a friend that lost a pound a day for 6 months...granted, she was much larger but darn it!).

you'll get there, try not to fret.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 210

[BBdoodle 483]

I'm a slow loser too.... stick to your plan and most importantly EXERCISE.... you will get there.. maybe a bit slower but you will get there eventually. Hang in there !!!

[Molly1978 6]

I've had a few gains also. But I finally got to my goal weight. Just don't stop doing whatever they tell you to do.

[Marisela 104]

Are you taking your Protein Shakes? ??, I've noticed that the more I eat, the more I lose, of course it has to be small meals but frequently, like yog for snack, and I always have a Protein Shake for Breakfast. I added a Protein shake as a snack (in between lunch and dinner) and I noticed I started losing a little more.

[celebrate*me 52]

I loose nothing many weeks! I'm only 4 months post op and use Protein Drinks 3 times a day still. I average 600 calories s day, do its frustrating to keep stalling so early out.

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

I loose nothing many weeks! I'm only 4 months post op and use Protein drinks 3 times a day still. I average 600 calories s day, do its frustrating to keep stalling so early out.

Your metabolism thinks you are starving so it has slowed down thus no weight loss. You might consider increasing your calories which should boost the metabolism awake. I was doing what your were doing with my band and was informed I wasn't consuming enough so I jump between 600 to 1000, and always drink a Protein Shake or protein when I wake up. Surgeon told me that the metabolism slows down during your sleeping hours so it needs a boost when you wake up. Guess that is why you should always eat breakfast. In my case I drink it

[terry1118 1,274]

Your metabolism thinks you are starving so it has slowed down thus no weight loss. You might consider increasing your calories which should boost the metabolism awake. I was doing what your were doing with my band and was informed I wasn't consuming enough so I jump between 600 to 1000' date=' and always drink a Protein shake or Protein when I wake up. Surgeon told me that the metabolism slows down during your sleeping hours so it needs a boost when you wake up. Guess that is why you should always eat breakfast. In my case I drink it [/quote']

Protein Shake is a good idea for breakfast. liquid Protein gets into your system faster, and the fact that it is liquid is good for hydration (good since most people haven't had anything to eat or drink in 9-11hrs). My husband is a body builder and always has a protein shake for his first meal of the day.

[Dorian 683]

Are you taking your Protein shakes???' date=' I've noticed that the more I eat, the more I lose, of course it has to be small meals but frequently, like yog for snack, and I always have a Protein shake for breakfast. I added a Protein Shake as a snack (in between lunch and dinner) and I noticed I started losing a little more.[/quote']

I am the exact same way!