Question about initial weight loss

[Shane Johnson 0]

Love the forums; and have been lurking for a few months now. I had my first follow-up with my surgeon today at the three week mark. I had my surgery October 21st.

I was very discouraged when I found out that I only lost 5 lbs since the day of my surgery.

I've read so many posts about people eating once a day... and can only take a few bites before getting full. I'm hungrier now more than ever, and am CONSTANTLY hungry. I keep my calories between 600-800 a day and make sure I do my vitamins; etc.

My doctor didn't seem concerned and basically told me I'm eating too much and to not drink Protein Shakes or eat Soup.< /p>

Just wanted to see if anyone else had such minimal weight loss at the three week/month range; and if anyone else is freakin' hungry like I am.

Thanks for the feedback, and hope everyone is doing well!

[sbg224 318]

Did you have the sleeve, what is your starting weight, and height, it helps to better answer some of these questions the more info we have. Yes I am hungry all the time and was hungry from day 2. I can eat 1200 calories, but I stick closer to 1000. I had the sleeve 8/3, started out 253.5, as of today 218, so it is good and I am very thankful but feel like I am a slow loser with the weight, and the doc agrees but said it is the best way to lose, slow and steady. I think at 3 weeks I was also at about 5lbs down. It is true Protein, Protein and more protein, and the closer to 64oz of liquid the better. I get my protein, but not always the liquids, could be better. Just keep plugging away, I say the doc did his part, I am doing mine and that;s all we can do, good luck.

[Shane Johnson 0]

Thanks for the reply... My starting weight at the day of the surgery was 445 and today weighed in at 439.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You lost me at not being allowed Protein shakes or Soup. Without either of those I would have had a very difficult time reaching my Protein goals in the first two weeks after surgery.

However you are allowed to get in your protein, my understanding, based on my surgeon's instructions and my own experience, is that it is absolutely critical to do your best to get in your protein and fluids. I didn't worry at all about calories that early out (and they still aren't the primary focus at over six months post-op).

Just follow your program and you will lose weight. Please try not to compare yourself to other people. We all lose at different rates.

Best of luck.

[Shane Johnson 0]

Thanks for the encouragement... Much appreciated. I keep telling myself... SCIENCE... Science; why aren't you working?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Also, this is about time for your first stall (which usually comes at the third week). Just one more reason to focus on your Protein and fluids and not the numbers on the scale.

Embrace the Stall!

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

[Shane Johnson 0]

Thank you for the good post. Gives me a little hope!

Also, this is about time for your first stall (which usually comes at the third week). Just one more reason to focus on your Protein and fluids and not the numbers on the scale.

Embrace the Stall!

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

[YCandy 5]

Shane did you take your measurements? I've read many who stall don't see the scale move, but they are losing inches.

[Stuart Halverson 0]

Shane I am somewhat in the same boat.

I am 2 weeks post op. WIth the pre op diet and first week post op I lost 34 pounds. now after another week I am up 5 pounds..... which doesn't make sense, and personally I am freaking out.

Edited November 15, 2015 by Stuart Halverson

[MtnDesertButterfly 0]

It may seem strange, but I am encouraged to see that I am not the only one frustrated with my weight loss. I am nine days post-op and while I feel a difference, the scale has shown only a four pound weight loss. I am just standing firm on the belief that as long as I stick with the program the weight loss will happen. I'm in this for life so slow weight loss is better than where I've been.

[BobbyD 211]

It took me quite a while to trust this process. At the point I had the sleeve, I was all in. I must accept the combined wisdom and success that is overwhelming from this site. I will be patient and do what is suggested and I have absolutely no doubt things will work as they are supposed to.

[TinyTink 268]

I vividly remember reading about someone who was interested in a high Protein diet. It was recommended that he lose weight at the rate of 8-10 pounds a month. He was very angry and said "at that rate it will take me two years to lose the weight!" The response to him asked what weight would he be in two years if he didn't start losing.

I also remember reading about a sweet little old lady who passed away. When her family came to clean out her home, they found on the refrigerator the latest diet plan she had torn out of a magazine. This poor woman had been dieting her entire life! Right up until the end!!

I am happy I have the opportunity to have the sleeve surgery with Dr. Altamirano and have a new lifestyle instead of spending my life feeling deprived because I'm dieting. It's maddening. Don't be discouraged over "slow" loss. A pound is a pound, and gone forever most likely. Congratulations on your journey so far.