Slower than expected. Normal?

[BobbySpreck 1]

Hi my name is Bobby, this is my first post and I guess it's because I'm a bit confused and need answers. I had gastric bypass surgery on Jan. 23, 2015 and my weight was 361. In the first 11 days I lost 27 lbs. After that I lost 10 more lbs. when I weighed in 11 days later. Since then (6 days) I've only managed to lose 1 lb. Totaling 38 lbs. I understand that is great to lose nearly 40 lbs. In a month but I guess I'm confused because so many people have spoke about losing a ton of weight in the first couple months and I'm eating very little. At the most a quarter cup of food 3 times a day and I'm so full. Is my body in starvation mode? I know 5 years ago I weighed 410 lbs. I dieted without surgery and was eating high Protein low carb and walking daily. I lost 150 lbs in 8 months. (Only to gain 110 lbs back) but I seen 5 - 7 lbs a week weight loss. Is it because I was having more calories to burn? Or is the process sometimes slower? Do I need to workout more? Again I'm just confused and looking for answers please. Thanks Bobby

[carolk36 142]

PLEASE talk to your NUT. He/she knows what is best for you since we are all so different. Normal and slow are such subjective terms. I'm not losing a pound a week yet I am thrilled with my results. If 1/4 a cup is all you can eat, then try adding a couple of protien shakes a day to get your calorie intake up some. Your NUT or surgeon should be telling all this.

Be patient. Take this time to also learn about your body and healthy eating while you are losing. That is so important.

Best of luck!

Carol

[Djmohr 6,965]

You are likely entering your first of many stalls. I will tell you the weight coming off does slow down to a maybe a a pound of two a week. As long as things are moving in the right direction which it sounds like you are, that is a great thing.

The most important thing is to get your Protein and Water in. If you are only getting 1/4 cup three times per day, you are likely not hitting your Protein goal unless you are supplementing with Protein shakes. I am certain if your protein and Water is where it should be, your weight will continue to drop, it will be more slowly than the first month.