Slow Weight Loss

[Blessed2Bhere 0]

I had my sleeve on July 13th and have only lost 16 pounds. I am at the end of week 7. I am very depressed by this. I hear many stories of others losing 30 - 40 pounds in this same amount of time. I know everyone is different and everyone loses in their own way but how do I get past this and get weight coming off? I am journaling everything, drinking my Water and getting in my Protein. I don't know what to do to speed it up. I am exercising some but I have a foot problem and am having surgery in 2 weeks. I am riding the bike and some small weights about 3 times a week.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

[anniebanana 167]

Though it's hard not to, you shouldn't compare your progress with others. Some people have BMI's well above yours, so they will lose weight faster. There are several factors that make weight loss easier for some more than others. As long as you are doing what you're supposed to, have faith that it will come off.

Also, keep in mind that some people post their TOTAL weight loss...not just the amount lost from surgery. My stats show 45 pounds lost but that's total. I have lost 31 since surgery, and most of that was in the first month. I've only lost 8 pounds in the second month post-op.

Edited August 29, 2016 by anniebanana

[kmorri 1,689]

What are you eating? Are you avoiding breads and starches? For me what works is staying very low carb.

[Blessed2Bhere 0]

Though it's hard not to, you shouldn't compare your progress with others. Some people have BMI's well above yours, so they will lose weight faster. There are several factors that make weight loss easier for some more than others. As long as you are doing what you're supposed to, have faith that it will come off.

Also, keep in mind that some people post their TOTAL weight loss...not just the amount lost from surgery. My stats show 45 pounds lost but that's total. I have lost 31 since surgery, and most of that was in the first month. I've only lost 8 pounds in the second month post-op.

[Blessed2Bhere 0]

I have eaten a few carbs like creamed potatoes but not often and not very much.

[rubia72 200]

Mine has been slow too but like my doctor said today its a marathon not a sprint. Most who lose fast sadly gain it back. So I'm ok with slow:)

[Cookie54 19]

My suggestion is to stop worrying and comparing yourself with other people's weight loss. This is a journey that takes time. The weight will come off. I lost 2lbs a week for 8 months. I didn't lose my hair and I felt great. Good luck.

[Blessed2Bhere 0]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[JosieJ 11]

It's so frustrating. I've lost 24 pounds and I'm 3 months post op (38 if you count pre- op, which I don't) 16 pounds month 1, 6 pounds month 2, and it's fluctuated the same 5 pounds this last month. I want to give up but I just keep hoping my body will adjust and decide to start letting go. My dr did recently up my thyroid dose so I'm hoping that will help too. It can be so discouraging.

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[skinny_knees 55]

It's so frustrating. I've lost 24 pounds and I'm 3 months post op (38 if you count pre- op, which I don't) 16 pounds month 1, 6 pounds month 2, and it's fluctuated the same 5 pounds this last month. I want to give up but I just keep hoping my body will adjust and decide to start letting go. My dr did recently up my thyroid dose so I'm hoping that will help too. It can be so discouraging.

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JosieJ- We are in similar situations. It is depressing not seeing the scale move much. I'm 2.5 months out and lost 12 pre surgery and 23 since surgery.

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