Sleeve surgery

[elvayaris 0]

Hi my name is Elvayaris Rosa I had the sleeve done 12/22/14 I started at 241 now I'm at 219.. I haven't lost weight like I was supposed too... My doctor told me my body is on starvation mode I was on liquid diet for 3 weeks and a half now I started my puree... Hopefully the scale moves.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

That sounds like a good weight loss! Don't compare yourself to others!

If you don't get 60 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of fluids, your weight loss may slow down. I use a spreadsheet that does an auto sum. Good luck!

[ProjectMe 909]

You've lost 22 lbs ! That's great! Not sure why you think you aren't losing like your supposed to. I had surgery on 12/16 and have lost 20 lbs. (ignore my stats, I lost 60 prior to surgery). Try not to compare your journey with someone else's. And sometimes Dr's expectations are overly aggressive.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

"Like you're supposed to." - WUT?

When is the last time you lost 22lbs in a month? Stick to your program. Protein first, get your fluids and some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, even if it's just walking.

You sound like you're on your way to me.

[elvayaris 0]

Hi ..thnx i thought I was doing good but then when I saw the doctor she told me that was poor weight loss

[Kindle 8,667]

Your doctor is an ass. She should be more concerned about your health, not how fast you lose. If you are getting in all your Protein, fluids and Vitamins then you are doing great. If not, then that's what you should concentrate on, not the numbers on the scale. Losing slower is much healthier and easier to maintain in the long run. It took me 7 weeks to lose 17 pounds postop and I was thrilled. Glad I didn't have your surgeon to make me feel bad about it. And my rate of loss did not prevent me from reaching and passing goal in less than a year.

Edited January 25, 2015 by Kindle

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Hi ..thnx i thought I was doing good but then when I saw the doctor she told me that was poor weight loss

That's when tact is lost. Why make you feel like crap? Why not say, "that's good now let's review you diary?" Then the doc or NUT can make helpful suggestions as to ways to increase your weight loss without discouraging you. In fact done that way there would never be a need to mention you aren't losing enough.

Please don't feel discouraged. Stick to your program and keep your chin up!

Edited January 25, 2015 by BLERDgirl

[Foreverblessedx3 16]

I have felt a little pressure to lose fast... I was told by my surgeon's PA that my weight loss was good, not as good as some, but it was fine (12 lbs @ 10 days out) I left thinking I would catch up by my 6 week visit, but it is 4 weeks later and I've lost 8... I go back the 2nd... I hope I've lost better, I've lost inches, and I'm pretty happy, but worried the dr won't think so. I'm doing a lot of Water aerobics, getting my Protein and fluids in... I think those docs do care about #'S I've lost 20 in 5 weeks. I think they want you to lose as much in what they call the honeymoon period... Well, this has been a great asset for me, but I am sure it will continue to take a lot of work.... Long past that period.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

@@Foreverblessedx3, please don't pay attention to the negativity you've described. Make good choices most of the time like you're doing and everything will fall into place. Everyone loses weight at different rates, so comparisons aren't relevant. You've already made a great choice to get your health back, and I'm confident you will be very happy that you've made the choice to have surgery.

[Quest4TheNewMe 225]

I had lost 15 lbs at my one nothing appt and was told that was very good because the first month can be a slow loss month.

[elvayaris 0]

Thnx for ya`all beautiful words