So. very. SLOW.

[GACaldwell 112]

Hi All!

I'm 7+ Months post op. Ive been doing fairly well with my diet & I exercise a good bit (yoga, dance, elliptical) I've had to adjust my calorie intake. I've adjusted my exercise, meet my Protein goals and my Water goals (most days!)

But it seems no matter what I do, the weight is slow as molasses (I'm southern, can ya tell? LOL) Granted, I didn't start at a higher weight..I was 226 & my goal was to lose 91lbs. I've lost 49 & have 42 still to go. But I feel like I'm "failing" or at least flailing lol at this point.

Here's the way it's worked thus far:

Month 1: -18lbs

Month 2: -10lbs

Month 3: -5.7lbs

Month 4: -3.3lbs

Month 5: -4lbs

Month 6: -3.2lbs

Month 7: -4.8lbs (so far)

I really, truly, don't expect to lose 10bs per month! LOL My drs are in Mexico so the only contact I have from them is through emails and they are fine with the weight loss as it is. We originally set it that I would meet my goal weight by April of this year. I don't see that happening. It will be ok, but still a bummer. I don't guess I'm one of those people who will lose more than my goal.

So here's my question...is anyone that started with less than 100lbs to lose experiencing(or experienced) similar? For those who have done it, As you got closer to your goal weight, how hard was it to take the rest off?

Thanks!

[anonmom 95]

This is my fear. I am starting at the same weight as you, and I worry I won't lose enough because I'll just plateau. I'm also hoping to lose about 90 pounds, but even 80 would be fine.

Have you consulted your primary care doctor? Or a registered dietician? Have you had bloodwork to make sure your thyroid, etc. are working OK?

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[AB2B 104]

You are not failing! You are losing and not gaining!

Keep it up. You are doing GREAT!

[GACaldwell 112]

This is my fear. I am starting at the same weight as you, and I worry I won't lose enough because I'll just plateau. I'm also hoping to lose about 90 pounds, but even 80 would be fine.

Have you consulted your primary care doctor? Or a registered dietician? Have you had bloodwork to make sure your thyroid, etc. are working OK?

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Please don't get me wrong..I'm THRILLED with the weight I have lost. It's just slower than I thought it would have been/the drs. expected it to be (patience is NOT my virtue! LOL). I see my Primary care dr this Friday and while he is very supportive, I doubt he will have much input past "you're doing great!" LOL snce he has limited knowledge of bariatric patients. My blood pressure is down and that was his (& my!) main concern. My thyroid has been checked and my Gen Practitioner keeps up with all my Vitamins for me. Everything is good thus far.

I haven't seen a dietician other than the one I saw in Mexico before my surgery but I may if things keep going as they are. My issue is that there are NO gastric drs or anything similar in my area. I'll have to research drs 1-2 hours away and even then, Ill be paying out of pocket since it's Gastric related and my insurance won't cover it. UGH.

I'm like you..even just 80 would be ok with me but I'm hoping/working towards more!

[anonmom 95]

Yeah, I hear that. Even 'just' losing 49 pounds would be great for my health and my energy and my self-esteem, etc., but I would definitely prefer to lose the 85 pounds that would bring my BMI into the 'normal' range.

Are you following all the rules? Not grazing? Not drinking 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after meals? When you say you are hitting your Protein goals and Water goals "most days" does that mean you're missing them once a week, twice a week, once every two weeks? What are your Protein and Water goals? How about carbs? Have you tried adding a little more fat to your diet?

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[RJrocks 69]

Every time I read these posts I wonder if I will feel the same. My weight and goals are identical and while surgery is still 3 months out, I feel like I would be thrilled with that rate of loss.

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[saphfyre14 97]

I have the same problem. I'm 7 months out and have only lost 50 lbs. I exercise 6 days a week. I don't get it

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[one year post op 35]

I am in the same boat! My surgery was 1yr and 2 months. I have not lost weight in months!! But I have not gained so that is a plus. I look at some people who met their goal plus some but I can't even meet mine. Depressed! . 10 lbs bf I reach my goal

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[Travelher 915]

Everyone is doing fine. It really doesn't matter how fast you lose as long as you are losing. Your rate of weight loss has absolutely nothing to do with whether you will hit goal or not and you seem to be in the normal range. It really annoys me that doctors sell the best case scenario to folks and set them up for disappointment. Here is an example of a longer term sleevers weight loss that was posted before I hope this put things into perspective.

Please readjust expectations and focus on what you are accomplishing and not what you haven't. The fast losers are a small percentage as are the ones who exceed goal. It is far from the norm.

[GACaldwell 112]

@@anonmom

Are you following all the rules? From My Dr, yes.

Not grazing? Nope. Ive never been a snacker

Not drinking 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after meals? I'm allowed to drink before but not 30 after. I stick to this.

When you say you are hitting your Protein goals and Water goals "most days" does that mean you're missing them once a week, twice a week, once every two weeks? Once per week at most. I track during the week but not so much on weekends. I eat the same things day in and out though so there isn't much change.

What are your Protein and Water goals? Protein 65 grams (easy for me, Im a carnivore even before!) Water 8 glasses per day. I usually exceed that.

How about carbs? No more than 15 grams per meal

Have you tried adding a little more fat to your diet? Nope, but I might look into it.

@@Travelher Thanks for that! It's helpful to see other long-term weight loss that's not OMG fast.

To everyone...the journey has absolutely been worth it. Thank you for your responses & support!

[GACaldwell 112]

Every time I read these posts I wonder if I will feel the same. My weight and goals are identical and while surgery is still 3 months out, I feel like I would be thrilled with that rate of loss.

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I am thrilled! It's made HUGE changes in my life already...some shockingly so! Please feel free to friend me & keep up as/after you go through the process.

[one year post op 35]

@travelher. Thank you for posting that!! Great information

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[Malin 470]

@GACaldwell I started out at 220. I lost 20 pounds the first month (I had my surgery in December 2016) but now it's slowed to a crawl. It is frustrating!!! I'm also in Alabama too!

[GACaldwell 112]

@GACaldwell I started out at 220. I lost 20 pounds the first month (I had my surgery in December 2016) but now it's slowed to a crawl. It is frustrating!!! I'm also in Alabama too!

You'll get there! We both will...even if it's at a crawl. *waves to the neighbor*