Very slow weight loss

[Shayron 12]

Hi Everyone,

I am 19 days post op and only lost 10lbs. I am so confused as I am meeting my Protein and Water requirements. I'm on soft foods but usually drink protein, greek yogurt and eggs (starting to hate eggs).

Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.

[Sleeve amber 8]

You are doing great. Your body is still healing. Give it some time.

[Shayron 12]

You are doing great. Your body is still healing. Give it some time.

Thanks for your kind words.

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15 minutes ago, Shayron said:

I am 19 days post op and only lost 10lbs.

Welcome!

Maybe your expectations on the rate of weight loss are unrealistic. When is the last time you lost 10 pounds in 2.5 weeks with old-fashioned diet/exercise? I am guessing the answer is "Never."

It took me nearly 18 months to lose 100 pounds. Most of my monthly losses were single digit (1 to 7 pounds a month). The majority of people who lose 30+ pounds monthly are super morbidly obese, like in the high 300s and 400s on the day of surgery.

Patience is vital. Good luck to you.