Discouraged

abake13 · November 3, 2017

I am feeling very discouraged. I know it’s probably too early for me to be feeling this way but I am. I had my surgery on Oct. 19th & have lost 21 lbs since I started the liquid diet before my surgery, but haven’t lost any more. I drink my Protein Shakes & get my Water in daily. I was excited to start soft foods yesterday but I’m not sure what to eat b/c of being at a stall. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

scoutsmom · November 3, 2017

I had my surgery on October 25th and I have lost 14 pounds. I feel your pain and I am also very frustrated. I have been walking a lot and people have commented that I have lost weight. I expected to lose much more by now but there isn't much I can do about it. We have gotten through the most difficult part (well, I still have 5 days until I can eat but you're there!) so we need to follow through and know that this WILL work if we follow the plan. Hang in there

abake13 · November 3, 2017

Yes you are right we have made it through the hardest part. Congratulations on your surgery & your 14 lbs!! I have a pretty good attitude about most days but sometimes it hits me hard. Thank you

Sherry Rice · November 3, 2017

I had my surgery on October 25th and I have lost 14 pounds. I feel your pain and I am also very frustrated. I have been walking a lot and people have commented that I have lost weight. I expected to lose much more by now but there isn't much I can do about it. We have gotten through the most difficult part (well, I still have 5 days until I can eat but you're there!) so we need to follow through and know that this WILL work if we follow the plan. Hang in there [emoji4]

My surgery was 10/28/2017 and Im wondering how much y'all can drink at a time? Im concerned that its too much. I can EASILY drink 12 oz in 45 min -1 hour.

51 year old woman
VSG DATE: 10/28/17
5' 5"
HW: 259
CW:
SW: 245
GOAL: Healthy and hard

scoutsmom · November 3, 2017

I called yesterday because I can drink and drink and drink!!! I had almost 100 ounces on Wednesday (less yesterday but that was only because I forgot my Water when I was running after school errands) and they said it's fine. She said I will feel the sleeve once I begin eating food Wednesday. Occasionally I can tell I took too big a drink of water, but that's rare. I'm actually thankful for this because the last thing I want is to go back to the hospital for dehydration. I was worried because I read all those posts from people who said they no longer liked to drink water. Until Wednesday, I will continue to dream about cottage cheese and scrambled eggs!

But, seriously, to the OP, it is essentially a situation of caloric restriction and since we know we are taking in far fewer calories, eventually we will lose the weight. That said, our bodies are used to having extra weight and are doing everything they can to keep those extra pounds but if you stick to it, it will work. Let's see if I am so confident in 3 months