Two years out - Zero Pounds lost, no restrictions

[ab123. 90]

ail? have Anyone else have total surgery fail? surgery fail?

Edited January 31, 2017 by lynneanne

[ab123. 90]

I don't understand why I have so much trouble posting on this site! I had to open a new window, type my content and then paste my comment and that still didnt work!

[ab123. 90]

The post I was trying to make was 2 years out, no weight loss, no restriction or appetite loss. my metabolism is totally destroyed and I can no longer lose weight with diet and exercise depite losing 62 pounds on my own prior to surgery. My medical issues are worse, Gerd, bone pain. Has anyone else experienced this- total surgery fail?

[JamieLogical 8,708]

What does your surgeon say? Have you had tests done to determine what the issue might be?

When you say you lost NO weight, do you mean right out of the gate, in the first month or two post-op even? I have definitely never heard of that happening. I have heard of people not losing as much as they hoped or only losing a small percentage and then stalling or regaining. But I have never heard of anyone not losing SOME weight in the very beginning at least.

[MowryRocks 679]

I actually have a friend that had a total fail. She lost about 50lbs straight out of the gate, but within 6 months of the surgery, she had gained it all back plus. I do know that had a lot of other medical issues including some neurological that they now believe played a role in the regain and lack of further weight loss.

After the weight gain post surgery, she just kind of gave up and ate what she wanted when she wanted , so that hasn't helped either.

[Berry78 4,261]

Sounds like a good time to consider losing the band and getting a sleeve. Talk to your doc!

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[TaureanMe 15]

Yessss. thx for this thread!!! 14mos out. haven't lost ANYTHING for over 7 months.. and am only averaging abt a 50lb loss. hate it !

[JamieLogical 8,708]

@@TaureanMe Can you tell us more about when your weight loss stopped? What your eating and exercise are like? Are you gaining weight or just not losing anymore?

[TaureanMe 15]

hi @JamieLogical.. id have to say in about May of 2016. i've gained abt 3-5lbs (although i seldom weigh myself anymore) i do NOT get the Water intake that i should per day, & have only recently returned to the gym .. i strive to eat very clean, Keto almost.. don't crave sweets or starches, so that's good. i MAY not be eating enough throughout the day, but i STILL SAY that i am able to eat too much @ once!! i eat lean Protein, chicken, fish, ground turkey & veggies and/or salad..

[losergrl75 277]

The post I was trying to make was 2 years out, no weight loss, no restriction or appetite loss. my metabolism is totally destroyed and I can no longer lose weight with diet and exercise depite losing 62 pounds on my own prior to surgery. My medical issues are worse, Gerd, bone pain. Has anyone else experienced this- total surgery fail?

I'm curious, when you say you have no restriction--are you saying you can eat the same volume of food you ate pre-op? Same volume of foods such as dense Protein etc and not slider foods? Or when you say no restriction are you saying you do not have a sensation of fullness or saiety?

[JamieLogical 8,708]

hi @JamieLogical.. id have to say in about May of 2016. i've gained abt 3-5lbs (although i seldom weigh myself anymore) i do NOT get the Water intake that i should per day, & have only recently returned to the gym .. i strive to eat very clean, Keto almost.. don't crave sweets or starches, so that's good. i MAY not be eating enough throughout the day, but i STILL SAY that i am able to eat too much @ once!! i eat lean Protein, chicken, fish, ground turkey & veggies and/or salad..

How much do you eat in a typical day. Do you supplement Protein with shakes or bars? Have you had any tests or blood work done?

[ab123. 90]

On 1/31/2017 at 7:19 AM, JamieLogical said:

What does your surgeon say? Have you had tests done to determine what the issue might be?

When you say you lost NO weight, do you mean right out of the gate, in the first month or two post-op even? I have definitely never heard of that happening. I have heard of people not losing as much as they hoped or only losing a small percentage and then stalling or regaining. But I have never heard of anyone not losing SOME weight in the very beginning at least.

Yes, I have spoken to my surgeon and he has no answers and doesn't care now that he has been paid. My PCP also has no answers for me. I have had lab testing. I have no restriction. I could eat a whole pizza if I wanted too and I do want to but I don't do it. I am very good on my diet plan as I was prior to surgery. I thought the surgery would ensure that I wouldn't gain the weight back and I would continue to lose weight instead it halted my weight loss in its tracks. I had the sleeve not the band.

[ab123. 90]

On 1/31/2017 at 7:19 AM, JamieLogical said:

What does your surgeon say? Have you had tests done to determine what the issue might be?

When you say you lost NO weight, do you mean right out of the gate, in the first month or two post-op even? I have definitely never heard of that happening. I have heard of people not losing as much as they hoped or only losing a small percentage and then stalling or regaining. But I have never heard of anyone not losing SOME weight in the very beginning at least.

Yes, I have spoken to my surgeon and he has no answers and doesn't care now that he has been paid. My PCP also has no answers for me. I have had lab testing. I have no restriction. I could eat a whole pizza if I wanted too and I do want to but I don't do it. I am very good on my diet plan as I was prior to surgery. I thought the surgery would ensure that I wouldn't gain the weight back and I would continue to lose weight instead it halted my weight loss in its tracks. I had the sleeve not the band.