1st Month

[Cio 3]

Today has been a month since I got sleeved. I have lost 19 lbs. I know everyone is different but I feel discouraged because it has only been 19 lbs. I guess that I was expecting more... I've been stalled for 2 weeks now. Is this that I am going through normal??? I need some motivation....

[rriggins 19]

I was feeling the same just a few days ago try switching your routine or increase your walking that may help

[Thinkbruce 56]

Good advice riggins - also, what are you eating, are you drinking calories, are you tracking your food /water(or drink) intake, - this is the number one BEST way to be sure your remain on track - also do you drink alcohol - obviously all of these thing will vary your results - at the end of the day it's still about burning more than you consume... Lots of luck - keep your chin up, be active, make every bite count & be true to yourself ! - you can do this !

[cvrobinson 4]

Hi Cio.

I feel the same way. I'm learning that each day is a new day, and that we are all heading in the right direction. I'm just happy to know that I'm not the only person out there feeling the same thing.

[fezik23 240]

I'm joining the club. Minimal weight lost after surgery. Logic tells me I will lose eventually, considering how little I'm eating, how much Water I'm drinking, and how much time spent walking. But it's hard when I read about the major losses of others. I seriously considered staying off these forums because I sometimes find it more discouraging than helpful.

[KC VSG 46]

Don't be discouraged! 19 lbs in 1 mth is amazing! That's almost 5 lbs a week!

[hrhlaurie 185]

I'm a slow loser too and whenever I stay the same weight for a few days I think, well, that's it, I'm done losing. I'm only 2 months out from surgery and have lost 34 pounds since surgery date, not including weight lost during pre-op diet. Logic says I will keep losing, I just have to change things up a bit and be patient. I already look and feel better so the only thing that could make me feel bad are numbers on a scale. Keep trying and Celebrate all your victories along the way.

[rriggins 19]

What I learned from just being on here a short time is u can't base your situation off others everyone is different...I found myself doing that until I realized I'm not where I want to be but I'm also not where I was..besides I'd rather loose gradually to me it looks better

[Thinkbruce 56]

agreed - my doc says 20 lbs avg per month is standard - but evry body is different - keep doinbg the right things and by the way, more importantly is how are your clothes fitting??

[jgj 29]

Hi I too am in the slow loser club. I have only lost 16 lbs since surgery but 33 including the pre surgery diet. I am worried to start the next phase but guess I have to eventually. Keep on working everyone. It is a journey and we are all on it.

[Mary Cade 23]

I am glad I am not the only one. Down only 20 lbs after a month . I am just eating injury chicken broth some tune cottage cheese oh Water, water and more water and treadmilling

[Cio 3]

Thanks for the encouraging words guys! It really helps to see that I am not the only one. I will continue thinking positive, hopefully I will start losing more weight soon. One thing is that without the sleeve I would've never lost the 19 lbs, that is for sure!