too slow

[mel959 8]

I was sleeved on oct 4. Ive only lost 11 lbs so far. I had gained 10 lbs during hospital stay so that was gone plus 11 lbs. I dont eat much. I get my Protein in. Water is difficult to drink im trying but its hard. Why am I losing so slowly. I developped sciatica my worst episode ever and was bedridden for 8 days as walking painful. Will I be relegated to slow loserville. I had a bmi of 47 going in, and have 140 to lose. Im terrified I am failing. I try and usually eat under 800 calories. Help please im discouraged

[BKLYNgal87 503]

So you are about 3 weeks postop. Are you on soft foods? At that point for me I was getting in only maybe 500-550 calories. Try eating a little less if you aren't able to get any exercise. Remember this also: you are still healing from major surgery. Everyone is different. Some lose a lot in the beginning and others hold onto it a little longer. It's not a reflection of what things will be like further out. Besides, could you have lost 11 lbs in 3 weeks without surgery? Look at it that way.

[mel959 8]

I am on soft foods, graduated to chicken moistly prepped tuna and canned chix. I havent had the tuna or canned chix yet I made chicken and some sweet potato and carrots and Tomato in slow cooker. First meal ive had in 24 days. Im trying to walk more but feel exhausted. I was more active before being sleeved!

[cindymg 629]

Slow and steady, that could be your mantra.

It took me about 3 weeks before I started to feel less exhausted. Everyday I slept a little less, moved a little more. Slowly and steadily I got there. Now I am 5 months out, down nearly 60 pounds, walking 4-5 miles 3 times a week, gym 2x a week, and I feel fantastic!

Don't be so hard on yourself. You just had major surgery and are getting used to a whole new lifestyle. You'll get there. Just keep at it!

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!