Not losing :(

[starspring 30]

Hi all,

This has not been an easy journey for me. I was sleeved on 4/23/14 and suffered from cramps, spasms and vomiting in the beginning. That changed to no energy and irritability and semi depression. I am still not getting in all my Protein, the shakes are all too sweet, and struggle to stay hydrated. I was just finally able to start my Vitamins on Friday. To top it all off, I'm not losing weight. Ive lost 30lbs since I started the pre-op. I am so discouraged and disappointed I just don't know what to do.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Focus on getting hydrated and getting your nutrients up and the weight will follow. Plus, 30 lbs in probably a month and a half?? That's a lot to lose to say you're not losing!!

[LivingFree! 478]

Starspring--Sorry to see that you are struggling. But this is now June and, assuming you are healing well physically from the surgery by now, it's pretty important that you are nourishing yourself better than it sounds like you are. Have you said these words to the bariatric team in charge of your post-op care? It's their job to help you--bug them until you are on the right track. If you feel you need help with depression, talk with a therapist. It might be that a short-term anti-depression could help you. Or, if you have ever looked into relaxation techniques such as meditation or just simply belly breathing, those things can help alot.

You probably have no energy and are irritable and feeling depressed because neither your body nor your brain are getting the nutrients they need. It's hard to fight for ourselves to do what we know we have to do, especially when we're not feeling up to par, but it's what we HAVE to do. We are the ones who have to find a Protein drink that ISN'T too sweet for us; we have to find a way to get the liquids in that we are required to have. If swallowing Vitamins are a problem, there are alternatives--there are bariatric approved chews and liquids. The challenges of bariatric surgery are MANY. But you CAN tackle them. You must begin tackling them, and the other ones that will come up, so that you can have the good quality life that you expect as a result of choosing to have WLS.

[starspring 30]

I lost 20 lbs before my surgery. So, it's only 10lbs in a month and a half.

[starspring 30]

I am not allowd to swallow a pill yet per my surgeon. As for the liquid I vomut them right back up. I was just able to keep down the chewables Friday. My dr keeps telling me I'll feel a little better every day, when I expressed my concern about the shakes and staying hydrated the answer I got was....we ALL do. I guess I won't be asking anymore questions here either.

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

@starspring "So, it's only 10lbs in a month and a half."

Please eliminate the word only from you vocabulary. Now you have "So, it's 10lbs in a month and a half" And while that might not be the numbers you are looking for, it's still 10lbs. And add me to the list of people here saying please focus on your nutrition. Have you explored Protein waters?

I hope you start feeling better real soon, and this all becomes a distant memory.

Be well…

[abordenster 43]

I felt better at the three month mark. I lost slow. But it really wasn't that slow. I wouldn't even watch the scale for acouple weeks. Surgery is a shock to the body and it needs to heal. Everyone reacts differently. Unsweetened almond milk has Protein and some Fiber. Syntrax and Isopure have unflavored protein. I used fat free milk the first couple of weeks and now I use Water with the powder. It will get better. I got a Vitamin b shot at my primary doctors office to feel a bit better at first. And those you can get once a month. I hope you feel better.

[atlchick 42]

You seemed to have lost a lot pre op so it seems that the quick stuff already came off pre op...the Water weight. After you lose the Water weight, it does go slower. Also, since you were sleeved so recently you may have got in a stall. A lot of people stall around week 3 and takes a bit for your body to adjust then it starts to go down again. 10lbs is 10lbs...at least its going down! Keep up your spirits and I agree with others, you must get the nutrition and calories in or your body will fight you for every lb....starvation mode.

[betterbeginnings 2]

I am starting this process. Star Spring.. who was your MD? I want to ask the same questions you did regarding what you are going through. Everyone is so supportive though. Hang in there.