Feeling down

[ylluz 151]

Went to see my surgeon today and he expected me to be down more I had my surgery in August and down 77 pounds now I am stressed out because I already felt like I was stuck. I guess I need to make some changes and get better at eating 3 meals!!!......venting lol

[FrankyG 1,450]

Your doctor is just being silly. 77 pounds in 5 months is super. You're just a slower loser. As long as you're following the basics - getting in your Water, Protein and working on becoming more active, you're doing well.

I'm also a slow loser, and my doctor was disappointed in me at first, but when I showed them what I eat, how much I exercise and what I'm doing day to day, they really just had nothing to criticize me about. At most, they told me with my activity level I might need to eat MORE food.

And yet I'm still losing weight, reducing in inches and doing well. I'm healthier than I've ever been. And I have every confidence that I'll make my goal and be even better than anyone could have imagined. Just might not be on my doctor's timeline.

Are you also measuring? I know I'm working hard at building muscle and cardio, so even though it looks like I'm not budging on the scale some months, I'll drop an inch or two off my hips or waist... because a pound of fat is MUCH bigger/bulkier than a pound of muscle. So do start measuring if you haven't been!

And slower losers tend to do better in the loose skin department too. So there's a plus!

Do not let someone else - even your doctor - make you feel bad about your progress. As long as you are losing and working at getting healthy, you're on track.

It is not a race. You will get to your goal if you keep working at it. Keep your head up, tell yourself you're worth every bit of effort and you're doing super, and don't let anyone tell you differently. Good luck!!

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@ylluz

Try not to focus on hitting certain weight loss expectations. Its not how fast the scale moves down... its the FACT the scale moves down. Keep working your program, make adjustments as you go. Your successful 77 pound weight loss is fantastic.

[ylluz 151]

Thank you so much ladies for the support☺

[jane13 2,256]

@@ylluz - I was losing slower than the norm and felt the same way with my doctor. I am currently -98lbs and have been trying to get back on track for last week or so. As the others said - if you are losing - no matter how slow - ITS LOSING!!! Even a gain of a pound or so is OK - stay the course. If you get off (like I have done) get back on!!!

we got this!

[JamieLogical 8,710]

It took me a full year to lose the 71 pounds to go from my surgery day weight (236) to my goal weight (165). The rate of loss is so irrelevant in the long term. I'm at goal (a little below actually) and have been maintaining for 5 months. Who cares how long it took me to get here?!?!

[bellabloom 2,467]

It's true, the rate doesn't matter. Just consistent loss. Keep going, keep going. When you hit goal it really will seem like it took no time at all.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree that the rate doesn't matter but hesitate to tell you to keep doing what you are doing without knowing what that is.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the weight loss process. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and most of us experience our first stall about three weeks after surgery and periodically after that for various lengths of time.

Are you following your program?

Are you tracking your food?

Are you getting in ALL of your Protein and Fluid every day?

Are you eating Protein first?

Are you eating slowly and chewing thoroughly?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

If you or your surgeon are unhappy with your progress, why not make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals?

Embrace the Stall!

[url=http://BariatricPal....brace-the-Stall

[ylluz 151]

Thank you all for the push ???? I will continue to do what I am suppose to and go to the support groups that might help☺ Thank you again and is so nice to know that I can always find support and great advice here!!!

[Valentina 2,642]

I agree that the rate doesn't matter but hesitate to tell you to keep doing what you are doing without knowing what that is.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the weight loss process. None of us lose at a constant or steady rate. We all experience stalls and most of us experience our first stall about three weeks after surgery and periodically after that for various lengths of time.

Are you following your program?

Are you tracking your food?

Are you getting in ALL of your Protein and Fluid every day?

Are you eating Protein first?

Are you eating slowly and chewing thoroughly?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

If you or your surgeon are unhappy with your progress, why not make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals?

Embrace the Stall!

[url=http://BariatricPal....brace-the-Stall

I couldn't agree more. I would make an appointment with your NUT to see if maybe your diet needs some tweeking. Can't hurt!

[Margie122 845]

Ylluz - we had surgery the same day I think you are doing great!