Asm0108 11 Posted October 14, 2016 Help! I've only lost 13 pounds in a month post op. What am I doing wrong?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted October 14, 2016 @@Asm0108 You have to tell us what you are doing - to get any feedback about what changes you might need to make. 13 lbs in a month is nothing to sneeze at - we all lose at different rates. Are you drinking enough no-cal fluids? How about Protein - how many gms are you getting a day? You are also in the stall period - you may not be losing on the scale but your measurements will be different and your body is changing. If you're eating a lot of carbs (fruit, rice, Pasta, bread, etc.) - that could be an issue with weight loss. As long as you follow a high Protein, low carb diet and get enough fluids - the weight will come off. It's not a race - so be happy to lose 13 lbs and keep going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asm0108 11 Posted October 14, 2016 I haven't start eating solid food yet so I get 60 g of Protein I get about 60 ounces of Fluid in and I will grind up like chili or refried Beans that's basically it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted October 14, 2016 @@Asm0108 What's your starting weight? You might be losing slower than you expected - but honestly - 13 lbs in a month is not bad at all. You're still recovering. Weight can also fluctuate if you are getting your period, retaining fluids (maybe you had too much sodium), Constipation, etc. Just keep moving to reach your goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asm0108 11 Posted October 14, 2016 218. Also have hypothyroidism Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elisa5150 212 Posted October 14, 2016 Starting at a lower weight will mean slower weight loss. If you are likely to lose 75 pounds overall than you can't expect you'd lose 25-50% of that in first months, right? If your Protein and fluids are good just keep going and it will add up. I'm a 35 bmi and my dr said to expect the weightless to take a year. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baby girl pa 15 Posted October 15, 2016 When did you have your surgery and some people Sent from my LGLS450 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baby girl pa 15 Posted October 15, 2016 Lose it very slow longs you don't have use sugar Sent from my LGLS450 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted October 15, 2016 I've heard and read that when you have hypothyroidism even b with these surgeries, it's sometimes slower to see the weight go, you may have to increase exercise perhaps but it's likely your metabolism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliminnowp 113 Posted October 15, 2016 It could be worse. I'm 2 months out and I only lost 7 lbs last month. And that is with tracking, counting, measuring, and exercising faithfully. Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asm0108 11 Posted October 15, 2016 Oh WOW! It's kind of discouraging, isn't it? I'll keep doing what I'm supposed to and see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted October 15, 2016 Help! I've only lost 13 pounds in a month post op. What am I doing wrong?? How is losing 13 pounds in a month considered not losing weight? Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted October 15, 2016 13 lbs in one month is awesome at your weight. That's more than 3 lbs/week. Just keep doing what you're doing as long as you're getting plenty of Water and your Protein needed. You're on the right track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites