6 week Post Op

[cindyd1967 1]

My first week post op I had lost 9lbs. Today starts week 6 post op and I have only lost 17lbs. I really expected to have lost more by now. Is anyone else having trouble with the weight coming off slowing? I have a coworker who is 8 weeks post op and she has lost 37 lbs!!! What am I doing wrong???

[Jordan861 124]

Week 5 and Week 6 I lost just a few pds total for two weeks... Your body is restoring its glycogen/glycerin (not sure which it is) stores from being on liquids (information was found on internet). I am 4 days from 2 months, my weight loss is back up to about 1 pd every two days.

[amazon 579]

@cindyd1967 I know it's frustrating, I'm in a stall myself.

But one thing I've learned is not to compare my progress with other people's. Everyone is different.

I was 195 the day of surgery. I have read that people with less than 100lbs to lose tend to lose slower. That's ok - it will still come off Keep the faith!

Edited September 15, 2014 by amazon

[cindyd1967 1]

Amazon- I was thinking that myself. Thank You!

[bluesclues 49]

I'm the same...2 months and 1 week out and i've lost 21 lbs....it's b/c of all my meds (diabetic) so it's not fun....it'll go away slowly....I've lost more inches bc my clothes are looser, and people are noticing as well. Just keep at it

[missheathyr 14]

I am entering week 9 and I feel the same way. I have lost 32 lbs total since surgery (keep in mind I weighed significantly more than you and that does affect the totals since it's based on percentages). I don't feel like like I've lost anything, I'm still exhausted a lot of the time, I just hurt myself today by picking dog food of all things and I don't see a change when I look at myself. But, my doctor and nutritionist say I'm doing great, my blood work is good and shows no deficiencies, my hubby says he can see and feel the changes in my body all the time, I even took the extender off of my bras and I fit into clothes in my closet that I was never able to wear. Everyone, including my doctor's office, have told me that these feelings are normal and that I may not really feel like I've made great strides until the 6 month mark when the weight loss has been very significant. My nutritionist suggested taking pictures of myself every few weeks and comparing them because we can't seem to see the progress that we've made by just looking in the mirror each day. Maybe this will help you as well. Just know that we are all on a journey to better health and this journey justs take a bit more time and care

[jelmore8312000 114]

I was just feeling sad about my stall until I read @@missheathyr post. I made me look at the bright side of things. So I will keep the faith and try on my small old clothes