Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Don't let yourself get discouraged! 30 pounds is a big chunk of weight loss. Just remember - slow and steady wins the race. Log everything you put in your mouth (my fitness pal is great) and get in plenty of exercise.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery March 8. Best day of my life. Thirty pounds is great. Just think, you could have gained 30. Just keep working. Like K said be sure to log everything you eat. It will come off. Best of luck.

HW 330
SW 306
SD 292
CW 238

Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum as I'm realizing I need support of others. I had my surgery on 3/15/17 and am headed towards my 3 month post op visit. I know I'm making great progress but I'm so BORED with the limited foods. I started at 298lbs, was 275lbs at my pre op appointment and this morning weighed in at 213lbs. 85lbs since the biggining is amazing being that it's only need a short time!

It's hard for me to remember that everyone is different and on a different track, I constantly find myself comparing to others....anyone else have this problem now??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery on 3/13, only down 30, started at 232 and now 202...how is everyone else doing? I am feeling discouraged


I have surgery 3/9/17
We are all moving along a diff ENT paces. You've lost and will continue. You will get to your goal. Track everything and make sure you're getting the Water. I was not drinking the 64oz. And was starting to stall. Once I concentrated on the water I started losing again. Good luck


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery on 4/10. I am only down 29 lbs. since surgery. I'm drinking all my Water and I'm tracking all my food on My Fitness Pal. I'm being incredibly compliant plus I'm exercising like crazy. I tried out Orangetheory the other day -- too competitive and intense for me. I'm leaving in a few to try a Barre class. Yesterday, I did 30-minutes of intervals (walk/jog), on my home treadmill and then I went for a swim. You get the picture. Not a day goes by that I don't do some kind of exercise. Earlier today I was outside, digging in the dirt (I'm a big gardener).

So what gives with the slow like turtle weight loss? I'm beyond frustrated. Could it be that I'm not eating enough? I'm eating roughly 700 calories daily and I'm hitting my Protein mark. I'll admit that I'm having issues with Constipation. I try and only eat fruit for Breakfast (plain yogurt with fresh blueberries and strawberries), because of the sugar content in fruit. Should I be eating more fruit? The experienced dietician at my program left 3-weeks ago and the new dietician is as green as they come -- she has zero bariatric experience. So, I'm on my own here and I hope I'm doing the right things.

Help!

Bunny

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I too am struggling with this. RNY 3/6/17. I've only lost 49 pounds since surgery. I'm very active at work, and at home walking around 4+ miles a day. I have never been sick once! never dumped, no pain, no food intolerances. I even questioned the surgeon if he actually really did the surgery. it really bothers me that I see some that loose a 100lbs the first 6 months, and I'm just sitting over here like, "WTH?!"

Edited by cperrin7385

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I could swear that it was me writing your post -- except I had my surgery on 4/10 and I'm a band to bypass revision. Nevertheless, like you, I too wonder if I had the surgery. I've not experienced dumping (admittedly I haven't eaten any sweets or pushed any envelopes), I feel good, I seem to be able to eat anything, etc. And I've only lost 30 lbs. to date -- so you're doing better than I am. If I lost almost 70 lbs. like you, I'd be jumping for joy. I don't mean to make you feel badly about your complaining about your weight loss. It's just that my weight loss is so slow and I don't understand what's up with that. Someone? Anyone?

Bunny

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×