SLOW LOSER

[DimandGirl 23]

I am a very slow loser and it's making me so upset!! I started surgery (Jully 22nd) at 310. Now two months out I weigh 280. I'm beyond frustrated. A ton of people I know have already lost 50 pounds two months post op and I'm only at 30

[Betti Boop 21]

Perhaps you cold think about how it would have been had you not made this change. You are 50 pounds lighter! Awesome!

Don't cheat yourself. You are doing something right, and the hard work will pay off. Stay strong. Stay true to course.

I think if you lose slower there will be less lose skin later .,. Maybe???

Keep positive. Keep up the hard work.

[jeaniek 22]

My surgery was July 23. I have only lost 34 pounds. I'm slow at losing too. I am just doing my best to stay on track. Keep working on my Protein and Water. At least I am going down and not up. I do have a lot of problems with my Vitamins. I can't seem to get all of them in. The Calcium is so bad! We can do this we have come to far to give up now.! Plus you have to feel better, I do.

[pjhoyt 14]

My surgery Ctr support group told me to count my blessings the weight is coming off slow and steady. Because with exercise and slow and steady weight loss, skin issues will be minimal. Yahoo!!

[Larly109 19]

I had a huge loss my first week post-op (22 pounds) and only a couple of pounds since then. I have been feeling fairly discouraged today, but am trying to remind myself that slow and steady wins the race when it comes to weight loss.

[toohot74akaelh2 80]

I am a very slow loser and it's making me so upset!! I started surgery (Jully 22nd) at 310. Now two months out I weigh 280. I'm beyond frustrated. A ton of people I know have already lost 50 pounds two months post op and I'm only at 30

Just checking in with you . How's your weight loss going now.

[DimandGirl 23]

Sorry I didn't see all your comments until now. I've been stalled at 270 for a whole month. I know I should count my blessings, and I honestly do, I just feel like the slowest loser in the world. I keep being terrified that I'm done losing weight and that I'll never make it to "onederland". How are y'all doing?! Updates please!

[toohot74akaelh2 80]

Sorry I didn't see all your comments until now. I've been stalled at 270 for a whole month. I know I should count my blessings, and I honestly do, I just feel like the slowest loser in the world. I keep being terrified that I'm done losing weight and that I'll never make it to "onederland". How are y'all doing?! Updates please!

I'm ok my weight loss is moving slow 295 for two weeks. I was reading that maybe we need to up / lower our calories. This may help. We will get to our onederland.

[nicola2014 1]

Hello diamond girl

I'm so glad you feel this way too ! I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and only lost 6 pounds and am wondering why it isn't coming off quicker !? Do you think we are going something wrong ? Xx

[Vickiskingdom 0]

I had my surgery three weeks ago. I have only lost nine pounds. I am exercising every day. Taking in plenty of fluids. I am a little discouraged too..

[tamg26k 479]

My weight loss was a bit slower at the beginning but once I hit the 4-5 week mark the weight started coming off pretty quickly. The above poster is correct- make sure you are getting enough calories in daily. For me, my focus is on Water then Vitamins then Protein. I also make sure I get about 70 grams of Protein in daily. I also watch my carbs closely. I know there are other discussions about eating too few carbs, but this has worked for me. At meals I focus on protein and eat a few edamame. The only fruit I eat at this point are berries - blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries. No potatoes, no rice, no oats no wheat of any kind, no sugar, etc.

A normal meal is about 2-3 oz of meat (turkey, chicken, or pork)

A sauce made from Greek Yogurt with either spicy mustard or wing sauce, etc. (Nothing with added sugar)

A few edamame

A couple of spoonfuls of cottage cheese

A few berries

This plan has worked really well for me. I figured I needed to be really strict for the first 6 months since this is the fastest period for weight loss. Now, 4 months post-op, I usually loose (I think because I only weigh myself every 3 weeks) about 2-3 lbs. per week.

Best of luck!

[NidaK 0]

I have the same issue. scale readings are the same for the last 6 weeks 90.5 kg. I have Hashimoto and celica. Feeling discouraged and disappointed.

[HYCIERRA 144]

Please remember...this isn't a race. This is a marathon. We've all done the fad diets, "eat this today and lose 10 pounds overnight", only to gain 15 the next day. Please don't be so critical of yourselves. The losses will come. Today, tomorrow, next week, next month...and believe me it all adds up. We aren't competing with each other. We aren't even competing with ourselves and previous diets. This is our new life. One day at a time, with a smile on our face, knowing that we made the right decisions to give us the optimal chance at a healthy life. Love yourself, love your decision, and enjoy the stroll.

[JTS 10]

My surgery was July 23. I have only lost 34 pounds. I'm slow at losing too. I am just doing my best to stay on track. Keep working on my Protein and Water. At least I am going down and not up. I do have a lot of problems with my Vitamins. I can't seem to get all of them in. The Calcium is so bad! We can do this we have come to far to give up now.! Plus you have to feel better, I do.

[JTS 10]

My Calcium and Vitamins are my treat of the day...chewable from GNC...guess we all need to keep sharing and learning until we see what works for us. My problem is still the protein...gag