Losing to slow

[Elisha203 1]

I was sleeved Sept 19 2016 and all I lost was 19 pounds. This was a revision from having that horrible lap-band. Is it true it will take longer for people who have revisions of a lap-band to a sleeve to lose less weight?

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[laceemouse 631]

I don't know about the conversion but for sure if you have less to lose you will lose more slowly. That is true with any diet.

[nursey10465 26]

I had revision also. I went from treacherous band to wonderful RNY. I have gone from 255 to 179. My surgery was 3/7. Initially (first 2 or 3 weeks was rapid) then my first stall...then slllooowwwllllyyy from there. For instance 2 weeks ago I was 283. I pretty much can eat anything. I rarely, rarely have mild dumping syndrome. I just eat a lot less. My practitioners are pleased, and feel as though I am eating in a way that can be maintained for life. My HW was 265. My first goal was 285- DONE!! Next goal 265- on my way!! After that we will see. I dream of 150 being the sweet spot!! But I already am so much happier, and feel amazing!! It is slower with revision, our bodies are already used to this , up and down, near starvation state, so it takes longer!! As long as we keep losing, that is what is important!!

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[nursey10465 26]

Wow, should have said first goal 185! Next goal 165!!

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[Travelher 915]

I don't know about not losing as much but most doctors will warn their revision patients that they will lose more slowly. We don't get the rapid "honeymoon" period drop that many others do first time. I figure it is because our bodies have been there done that and have it figured out. I knew that going into this so I have been religious about following low carb eating and measuring everything and logging every piece of food that goes in and trying my best to get to 10,000 steps so that I can do the best I can to outfox my body.

My goal is still the same as my lowest maintenance weight when the band was working.