Going crazy and scared

[sbg224 318]

That's how I feel this AM. The weight loss is soooo slow, I can barely stand it. I am following the food plan exactly, drinking my Water, not as much as 64oz, I try, and getting in my Protein for sure. Riding my bike and walking in the pool, have 2 bad knees. I plan on weight training next week. I am 7 1/2 week out and since surgery 8/3, I have only lost 20lbs, with preop 35lbs. Yes I am grateful and grateful for the sleeve, but I feel like the slowest loser, especially reading everyones successes, and feel like a failure. Doc says slow and steady is best, but this is ridiculous. I really need some feedback, Anything, thanks. I have posted this before, but now I am really scared that it has not picked up like I had hoped.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Your results seem right on track to me.

Stop with the magical thinking (take this in the gentlest tone please) and realize that just because you made a change that you are not suddenly slim. It took me 14 months to lose 150#, but I did it and maintain it! You will too... just keep following your program.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree with @CowgirlJane.

You can't compare yourself with anyone else. If your surgeon is happy with your progress then that should be the only opinion that matters.

[krista132 213]

I agree with the others above. Don't compare yourself. Just focus on the fact that you have lost this amount. Its a great feat already! It will come off sometimes slow, sometimes fast and sometimes not at all. But, know that it is all part of your journey and that losing anything is better than constantly gaining (which is what most of us were doing before the magical sleeve).

Take yourself shopping, look at old photos of yourself. Just spend time on you. Those things will make you feel better. Trust me, there is nothing like buying a smaller size article of clothing to boost your confidence!

[TakeitorSleeveit 124]

That's right at 3 pounds a week, on average. Sounds like a great pace to me! Keep doing what you're doing and try to get in more Water. You're doing just fine.

[shellyd67 198]

Your doing just fine !!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I was a slow loser too. I am soon to be 64 and have orthopedic issues that limit my activity, so I am not going to lose as quickly as someone who is able to take up an aggressive exercise program. One of my blood pressure meds causes weight gain.

All of our bodies and abilities are so very different, so just relax and stick with your program. Also when I was stuck on a stall that lasted for several month I gave up dairy and the scale started moving again.

Hang in there and be patient.

[The Candidate 3,215]

As long as you are toeing the line it will happen, but in its own time. You've already had great success. More will come. ????.

[sbg224 318]

Thanks guys, all you said makes me feel better. I am on 2 bp meds and an antidepressant, so maybe those are issues too. I have been on them 4-5 years. I am finally going to see the nut 10/9, maybe she will have some insight. Thanks again.

[mirv550 11]

Keep at it...this is a tool to help get to a new and healther you! There is nothing magic about it, and slow weightloss gives you time to adjust to your new body...so take it slow and easy because it wins the race!

[avRose 20]

That's how I feel this AM. The weight loss is soooo slow, I can barely stand it. I am following the food plan exactly, drinking my Water, not as much as 64oz, I try, and getting in my Protein for sure. Riding my bike and walking in the pool, have 2 bad knees. I plan on weight training next week. I am 7 1/2 week out and since surgery 8/3, I have only lost 20lbs, with preop 35lbs. Yes I am grateful and grateful for the sleeve, but I feel like the slowest loser, especially reading everyones successes, and feel like a failure. Doc says slow and steady is best, but this is ridiculous. I really need some feedback, Anything, thanks. I have posted this before, but now I am really scared that it has not picked up like I had hoped.

I got my sleeve the same day as you, and I've lost 32 pounds including pre-op. It's frustrating for me too, but I'm just trying to keep reminding myself that slow and steady really is best!!

[kaysunshine 47]

I really haven't been on a scale since my two week check- up. My 6 week check up is Oct 7 and that's when I'll get on a scale. After that who knows honestly. However, I did my happy dance yesterday. I'm down almost 2 dress sizes

I haven't lost more than 5lbs in the last 3years. Quite the opposite I gained and gained. Surgery ...I thought wasn't doing it form me either until yesterday. I can see my shoulders and watch TV in the bed lying down;without moving my tummy...lol.

I'm just happy for the small things. I hope there are some other things that you can look forward too.

Good Luck!!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

These posts are so frustrating for me to read. I have no idea how or where the unreal expectations I see online are established!

Want to know what real post-WLS surgery looks like?

Pre-op I lost 11 pounds on my own diet (during 2 months) and 8 pounds on my surgeon's 2-week pre-op diet.

Month 1 post-op I lost 10.4 pounds.

Month 2 I lost 11.8 pounds.

Month 3 I lost 9.2 pounds.

Month 4 I lost 10.4 pounds.

Month 5 I lost 6.8 pounds.

Month 6 I lost 5.0 pounds.

Month 7 I lost 6.2 pounds.

Month 8 I lost 6.2 pounds.

Month 9 I lost 4.4 pounds (and reached my goal of 150 pounds).

Month 10 I lost 3.8 pounds.

Month 11 I lost 1.8 pounds.

Month 12 I lost 2.6 pounds.

Month 13 I lost 0.6 pounds.

That's what normal WLS post-op weight loss looks like.

[chardon27 11]

To the main poster ... I feel the same way. I had my surgery on August 5.... I am down 35 pounds with pre op and post out.... But the scale fluctuates between one and 2 pounds up or down for the last three weeks. But I know I am losing inches... I can feel it in the way my clothes fits,and the way I look. So keep the faith and hope the scale moves downward soon.

Edited September 26, 2015 by chardon27

[LadyK44 263]

You are doing great! Keep on your plan! I personally have not reach 100 pound loss as I believed would happen after 13 months of being sleeved! However, I am getting there and should reach goal by Christmas which will be the best present ever! Keep it moving!