Sloow weightloss!

[svasquez 13]

I am a little over 2 month post op and have only lost about 23 lbs, im so frustrated somethimes it takes almost 3 weeks for a pound to come off..im i the only one not loosing weight?? :'(

[Kindle 8,667]

What's the rush? You are a speed loser compared to me. I had lost "only" 17 pounds at 3 months postop. The difference is I was thrilled! And I still passed goal. So stick with the program, get in all your Protein, Water and Vitamins, stay active, make healthy choices and STAY OFF THE scale. This is not a race. It is a lifelong process.

Edited November 8, 2015 by Kindle

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Are you exercising? What are you eating? How much and how often? What are you drinking? How much and how often?

[svasquez 13]

You are so right! I just see all these people loosing so much and it makes me feel like im behind..but you are right...i have not been getting all my Protein and liquids in..in a long time..i will get on top of things this week

Thank you!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You can't compare yourself to other people. It's not a race or a competition.

What you can do is focus on following your program.

Are you reaching your Protein and Fluid targets every day?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as advised?

Are you exercising?

As long as you stick with the

Program, it will work.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[Missthugpassion 5]

Well I'm having the same problem. I'm 6 months post op an only lost 48 lbs and I exercise daily, take my Vitamins and drink my Water. The only thing that I'm doing wrong is not getting enough Protein in. I'm addicted to salted sun flower seeds and a fruity cocktails every now and then and I know im not suppose to drink but that was the only way to cope from the death of my loved one. ????????have know desire to cook anymore so I eat out. But I need help because I'm feeling like why did I have this surgery? Was it all for nothing? should I just give up and call it quits? ????????☹️. Please Don't be to harsh I'm sensitive it took me a long time to let y'all in but I'm listening ???? So tell me the truth.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I think you're doing great. Keep up the great work. Results can't be measured side by side, person to person. The rate of weight loss is unique to the individual. I would consider ditching the scale for awhile if it's causing you major concern.

Hang in there!

[del112 62]

@svasques and mssthugpassion, I too am a slow looser. Sleeved August 26 and down 26lbs. Look, I feel great and I am keeping hope alive. All those who have walked this way before cant all be wrong so hang in there, it will move!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I am a little over 2 month post op and have only lost about 23 lbs, im so frustrated somethimes it takes almost 3 weeks for a pound to come off..im i the only one not loosing weight?? :'(

You are losing weight. Stop comparing yourself to others. Stick with your program. That means hitting your Protein and Fluid goals. Try to get in some form of exercise on a regular basis. There is no rush, this is a lifestyle change, not a race.

Well I'm having the same problem. I'm 6 months post op an only lost 48 lbs and I exercise daily, take my Vitamins and drink my Water. The only thing that I'm doing wrong is not getting enough Protein in. I'm addicted to salted sun flower seeds and a fruity cocktails every now and then and I know im not suppose to drink but that was the only way to cope from the death of my loved one. have know desire to cook anymore so I eat out. But I need help because I'm feeling like why did I have this surgery? Was it all for nothing? should I just give up and call it quits? ☹. Please Don't be to harsh I'm sensitive it took me a long time to let y'all in but I'm listening So tell me the truth.

In order to be successful you need to stick to the program. There are ways to eat healthy even if you are not a cook. However you must be committed to eating the right things. If you are self medicating with food as a coping mechanism for grief, it may be time to seek professional help with a counselor or therapist.

[Missthugpassion 5]

Thank you for the advice. I think i'm going to make an appointment with my therapist.

[Kindle 8,667]

Thank you for the advice. I think i'm going to make an appointment with my therapist.

@@Missthugpassion That's probably a good idea. Regardless of WLS, you shouldn't feel you need alcohol to deal with your grief. But believe me, I TOTALLY get where you are coming from. My younger brother died unexpectedly 4 years ago and I was miserable with grief. I tried to dull my pain with food and alcohol.....drank every single day for over a year and a half. Unfortunately it didn't help. All I succeeded in doing was gain 40 pounds. It wasn't until I stopped drinking and actually faced my grief that I was able to start to heal. I am by no means OK even now, but looking back I see I really stunted my ability to move on by not letting myself feel.

Now fast forward to 16 months after my VSG. My best friend committed suicide. The grief, anger, guilt and depression has been overwhelming. I go through the motions of living but it's all through a haze of my constant thoughts of him. 6 months later and I feel just as awful as the day it happened (probably worse since at least I had shock on my side at that point). But I learned from my brother that food and alcohol would not make anything better. Honestly I don't know what will, but I just know I can't fall back into that incredibly destructive, ineffective behavior.

I have attended grief counseling and suicide seminars, but one website has actually been quite useful...... Www.recover-from-grief.com. It has a lot of good ideas and information. I am by no means close to "recovered", but at least I know I'm not crazy for feeling the way I do. i'm so sorry for what you are struggling with, but know you are not alone.

Edited November 10, 2015 by Kindle

[svasquez 13]

Thank you all!! I feel much better!! Missthugpassion i soo feel you! Message me anytime!

[Missthugpassion 5]

Thanks kindle, for sharing with me your painful experience. I also thank you for telling your story now I don't feel so alone. ???? I'm going to do better.