Weight loss disappointment

[msadams 1]

I am down about 58 lbs since my surgery on 3/28/13. I have always been a slow loser but have been told by my surgeon that "most" people lose more. Needless to say, I am very disappointed. I am down 4 sizes and thought that was awesome, but I am anxious to hear if anyone else has the issue of slow weight loss.

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Four sizes is great! As long as you are pleased with your progress, keep doing what you are doing. If you want to step up the weight loss, do more...

Now, I say this and I have NO idea what you're actually doing. But it is true that some people lose quickly and some lose slowly. As long as your percentage of weight lost is what you are comfortable with, it's all good.

I have a friend who was sleeved in June and she has lost about 50 pounds. She is at the point where she doesn't want to go back to the surgeon's office for her 6 month appt because she feels that she gets crap about her "slow rate" of loss. Every pound between about 215 and her current 209 has been extremely hard-won and she has been very careful about what she eats and exercises 5 or 6 days a week.

Longwinded way of saying we are all different and some people do not fit into a cookie cutter.

[Mama Spike 144]

Have you checked your thyroid?

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Some things we may need to know to assist:

What was your starting weight?

How much do you have to lose in total?

What/how much are you eating?

Do you exercise?

Then we may be able to help you jumpstart your progress.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Down 4 sizes IS awesome! You've done well. Over 6 pounds a month is a nice steady loss, especially considering you are losing inches. If your eating/vitamins, exercise, and Water drinking are in place you are on your way. Check your thyroid but don't worry.

[Dxbdude 3]

well, you gotta ask yourself, could you have lost those 58 pounds by now without the operation? Not only that but you will continue to lose more weight with the sleeve op, while had you had reached this far without the operation you would have had the risk of falling off the wagon and gaining it all back in no time.

If the answer to the question is no, then I would be really happy with yourself. You already made a change in your life, and it looks like it will only get better. I can't wait until I hit 58 pounds (hope it happens haha).

[ceeceeshaun 0]

I am also. lossing slow but down 2 clothing sizes. But I am not getting upset. I am very happy.

Edited December 15, 2013 by ceeceeshaun

[lynda babcock 4]

I just now am looking at BariatricPal.... will have surgery in Feb. (waiting for ins.).

I am so torn between bypass and sleeve... am ok-ed by Dr. for either.

I THINK I would be ok with 50 lb reduction (from current 230) but am not the most disciplined female. 60 yrs old.

Any advice ? Thanks

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

Lynda, this is such a highly personal decision.

However, given that I was around your weight I can say that my surgeon felt the bypass was too drastic. I could lose up to 100 pounds and still be in the normal range, but ultimately my choices were between the lap band and the sleeve. I am happy with the sleeve.

[spoiledval 7]

I have to say yes I too am loosing weight way too slow. I'm a year post and lost only 70lbs compared to when I was banded. It seems so much harder and stressing more wondering what am I doing wrong. I am very open to any suggestions anyone has I can't seem to get off this 238 with a goal of getting to 180

[fonally 108]

I have to say yes I too am loosing weight way too slow. I'm a year post and lost only 70lbs compared to when I was banded. It seems so much harder and stressing more wondering what am I doing wrong. I am very open to any suggestions anyone has I can't seem to get off this 238 with a goal of getting to 180

I'm the same 70 lbs approaching one year.

Half way to goal :/

I am grateful for the loss and will keep trying

[spoiledval 7]

I want to thank Texas for reminding me of sparks. I logged back in and started my goals over with a new food plan and exercise plan.. I see there are extra things on the site that was not there before. I found a starting place again I feel I can get over this darn hump now