So losing...

[lblaske 7]

I was sleeved in July, 2014 and I have lost around 65 lbs. My doctor said you are losing very slowly are you doing the right thing. I didn't understand what he meant by that because I have been working so hard to lose more weight but it doesn't seem to be coming off. Anyone having trouble with slow losing?!?

Edited March 20, 2015 by lblaske

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

It depends on how much you needed to lose overall and how close to goal you are now. Perhaps the doctor was asking if you are meeting all your Protein and Fluid goals. I make it a point to hit at a minimum 70gms of Protein and to get in 64 ounce of Fluid or more. For me most of my fluids come from Water and the rest from Protein shakes. I am vegetarian so it's easy for me to follow protein first then vegetables. I also work out 5 -6 times a week.

I was sleeved 9/18 and have lost 75lbs. I think I''m probably average for weight loss. Keep in mind some people are slow losers, just like some are fast losers.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I have slowed way down, and drew that to the attention of my dietician on Monday-last. She also said the slower it goes, the more likely it is to stay off. I have heard that in the past, as well. Not sure the reason, but you are not alone!

[beachgurl84 456]

I think most of it has to do with how much you have to lose to start with. I know some of the ones on here that are "slow losers" have actually lost around the same amount of excess body weight as me even though they consider me a fast loser. I'm 4 months post op yesterday and I'm less than a pound from 80 lost. That's almost 50% of the excess fat I needed to lose. Someone that started out at a much lower weight will have much less to lose. They could be at their 50% mark in the same amount of time and only have lost 50 pounds. The more you have to lose, the faster you lose.

All that being said, maybe it's time to talk to your NUT about changing things up.

[Babbs 14,680]

How close are you to goal? I am also considered a "slow loser". I was actually on track until about 5 months post op, then it slowed WAYYY down. But at this point, I've also lost about 69% of my excess body weight, so it's expected for things to slow down the closer you get to goal. I think it sounds like you're doing just fine. It really irritates me when doctors say stuff like that to their patients!

[lblaske 7]

I am about 35 lbs away from my goal. I just don't know what more I can do. I am eating properly and exercising. Maybe I am stressing to much. It just upset me that he made it seem like I wasn't following my plan.

[Babbs 14,680]

I am about 35 lbs away from my goal. I just don't know what more I can do. I am eating properly and exercising. Maybe I am stressing to much. It just upset me that he made it seem like I wasn't following my plan.

Yeah, you're about where I am. And yes, I've been struggling with my weight loss since about 5 months post surgery. I lose a pound, gain 2. Lose 1, gain 1. Stall for weeks, lose 2. Repeat. This is my life right now. And I am a stickler with the program, and also exercise 3-4 days a week. I try to shake things up by upping my calories and Protein, Water, exercise less, exercise more, but the pattern seems to stay the same. I just think our bodies are constantly adjusting and the weight loss will be slow going the less you have to lose. But maybe try changing things up a bit, or as someone suggested, make an appointment with your NUT and see if they can suggest anything? Good Luck!