Frustrated and depressed

[dem16 3]

Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my surgery. I have only lost 13 pounds, i have not lost any weight in a week. I am starting to regret doing this. I am on soft foods right now ,so I eat what they tell me to eat and exercise regularly. I mean I am 285 so it should be coming off faster then this right.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Nope, right on schedule. Not everyone has lbs dropping off despite that many post your read. I would step away from the scale. Focus on eating properly, drinking Water, hitting that Protein and getting in at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Some weeks you may lose more, some less. 4.3 pounds per week is great! You are right where you should be. Don't compare yourself to others just keep your eyes on the goal. Everyone is so different. Follow your plan and success is attainable, just on your body's schedule! Good luck!!

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Did you do the 2 week pre-op liquid diet? Because the people that have lost the most are the people that did this diet.

I consistently see patients whose doctor didn't require it complain about not losing enough weight or that the weight loss is slow. I lost 25lbs on my pre-op diet and I've talked to people that have lost 30+ lbs on theirs. So it does help. Keep a close eye on your carbs. If you eat too many you will not lose weight.

Edited September 23, 2015 by Proud2BMe

[Aiysha R. Burns 5]

I am nearing the end of my 2 wk liquid diet and I can't wait for Monday and I will be getting sleeved

[dem16 3]

My doc said I didn't have to do the pre opp diet, which I thought was weird since it seems like everyone on here did it. But I did go on liquids 2 days before the surgery.

Thanks for the feedback.

This is just so new to me and its frustrating when your body won't do what you want it do.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Did you do the 2 week pre-op liquid diet? Because the people that have lost the most are the people that did this diet.

I consistently see patients whose doctor didn't require it complain about not losing enough weight or that the weight loss is slow. I lost 25lbs on my pre-op diet and I've talked to people that have lost 30+ lbs on theirs. So it does help. Keep a close eye on your carbs. If you eat too many you will not lose weight.

I didn't have a pre-op diet and I didn't do only liquids until the day before which was required by surgery. I also did not have a post-op clear liquid phase. I went straight to full liquids. What I did do was work my butt off. I log my food, drink my Water, keep my Protein up and work out. I had a large weight loss the first 2 weeks (26lbs), but that was to be expected because I started at such a high BMI. At my 6 week f/u I loss another 6lbs. That when I knew I needed to knuckle down and work. Since then I've averaged 8 -10 lbs monthly and I'm absolutely fine with that. A year out and I have lost a little over 100lbs since day of surgery. It's not coming off lightening fast, but I have nearly no sagging skin and feel great. I a also vegetarian and therefore my carbs run higher than most. I make sure they are complex carbs and not from things like breads and highly processed food. I also stay active enough to burn those carbs off.

I am also post menopausal and take medication that slows my metabolism. I am living proof this tool works if you work it.

To the OP, I repeat, step away from the scale. Focus on good eating, getting in your fluids and moving.

[abs0253 193]

I am going on a cruise 7 weeks after my surgery. can anyone tell me what to expect at 7 weeks out.

I'm asking Blerdgirl if it's ok I post here since she called me out on another place

[Elode 8,093]

You will look back in a few months and be down 100 lbs! Stay off the scale if it's going to bring you down. Just keep doing what you're doing. It's only been 13 weeks. That's nothing!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I am going on a cruise 7 weeks after my surgery. can anyone tell me what to expect at 7 weeks out.

I'm asking Blerdgirl if it's ok I post here since she called me out on another place

Sending you a PM