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[kimberb 323]

Wow, where is feeling bitter going to help? If you hadn't of had the surgery where would you be now? Your attitude is a factor in your success or failure.
Are you reaching your daily goals for Protein and Water? Are you taking your Vitamins? Are you getting some form of daily exercise? If you answered yes to all of those questions then you are doing all you can. Your body is adjusting.

[Berry78 4,261]

Lol, just as you meant 5lbs a week, I meant a tiny loss in a DAY. Lol! Many days the scale won't move in the desired direction, and that's ok! It's part of the process. I kinda doubt there is a such thing as a person that had a VSG and didn't lose at least 10lbs or so (and you've already done more than that, so you'll never have to say you had 80% of your stomach removed to lose only a tenth of a pound.. )

[Berry78 4,261]

Ok, so I just looked at your profile to figure out who I was talking to, and we have very similar stats to start. I'm also 5'7, female, and my starting BMI was only about 3 points lower than yours. Sooo.. although we should never compare, I think we'll break the rule, just this once.

I lost 16lbs during the preop diet.

Month 1, I lost 17lbs.

Month 2: 13lbs,

Month 3: 8lbs,

Month 4: 12lbs.

As you see, nothing stellar.. but I'm only 4 months out, and am down about halfway to goal. I am not a gym body. I hardly even walk each day except around the house. I HAVE gone hiking 5 miles, and I HAVE moved all the furniture in my house over the course of a week. But that's sporadic exercise, not a daily grind. I have consistently gotten in my 70g Protein goal, fluid goals, and have been eating between 1000 and 1300 calories since week 4.

[Greensleevie 451]

You're doing just fine. The scale is moving in the right direction, and that's all that matters.

Don't look at it as some kind of race, because there's really no end. Even at 3.5 years post op, I still struggle with going up and down 10 pounds. I didn't lose all the weight and live happily ever after. I mean, it's great, but the reality is it's still tracking, exercising, measuring and worrying about what I'm putting into my mouth constantly.

Would it be awesome to just wake up thin one day? Sure! But how will you learn to appreciate the journey and all the lessons that come with it? How would you ever learn the habits you need to keep the weight off once you get there? This is the time to start the habits for lifelong success. Don't rush it and enjoy the journey! You'll get there. Then the hard work REALLY begins.

Edited July 25, 2017 by Greensleevie

[Missy161 395]

My dr told me to expect 20- 25 the first month and 10-12 per Montreal after that. It's not an easy fix- it is not easy.
I'm almost 5 weeks out and I only hit 1000 calories on a day I ate extra empty calories. I'm usually 400-600. Not that that is the rule by any means. I'm eating 3 meals a day - 2-4 ounces per meal and usually one snack. I've had carb smart ice cream. Because I'm not willing to say everything I eat has to only be for fuel. I still want to enjoy food. I want. A healthy relationship with food though.
I've set my new goal at 3 pounds per week through diet and exercise.
I think we often come in with higher expectations that are realistic. I know I did. I originally thought 20 lbs per month, but that's not realistic for me as I started out with a bmi of 40. I'm down to 36 now. I think higher bmi's may lose quicker.
Just stick to the plan and you will lose weight and you will feel better!
I agree attitude is everything! Chin up!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 198 GW 135

[Missy161 395]

*month not Montreal- gotta love aitocorrect


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 198 GW 135