Help? Advice? November 2017 Sleeved

[dgnzlz 6]

Sleeved on 11/28/2017 and I feel like I should have lost more weight. I'm down 36 lbs but I feel like everyone else I see is down 50-60 by now. Anyone else struggling with the amount of weight they've lost in 3 months?

Edited March 7, 2018 by dgnzlz

[FluffyChix 17,415]

You're right at the average of 2-4lbs per week, hovering right at 3lbs/week.

Try not to compare. It will rob you of satisfaction. You're doing really well! When was the last time you were able to easily lose 12lbs per month?

What does an average day of food consist of for you?

[dgnzlz 6]

It's only been 3 months so I can't really get an average. Trying to eat as much Protein as possible but meats and chicken don't really sit well in my new stomach and I'm not a big fan of fish. Whatever I can eat is only a few bites before I feel blah and stop eating.

I'm not discouraged, just frustrated when I see people who have hit a 50-60 lb weight loss in the same time frame.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

You have 12 weeks of weight loss data. Your 36lb loss over 3 months gives the data. You're averaging at worst 2.77lbs/week and at best, about 3lbs/week. You're doing great!!!

LOL short answer is, don't compare yourself. It will drive you batsh*t crazy and it is the thief of contentment and pride in your accomplishment!!!!! Sorry, but true!

[dgnzlz 6]

Sorry, misunderstood your "when was the last time..." question. Thanks for the positivity!

[desertdivalv 33]

1 hour ago, dgnzlz said:

Sleeved on 11/28/2017 and I feel like I should have lost more weight. I'm down 36 lbs but I feel like everyone else I see is down 50-60 by now. Anyone else struggling with the amount of weight they've lost in 3 months?

I totally understand! I was sleeved 11.17.17 and to date have lost 25lbs. Some days I get discouraged, but I keep telling myself that I would have NEVER lost this much weight in this amount of time prior to surgery. I agree with FluffyChix to not compare yourself with others (I know this is easier said than done). You are doing great, and you will get there - slow & steady wins the race!

[dgnzlz 6]

Thanks desertdivalv! I think I just needed to hear from people who may be in the same spot I'm in and to know that I'm not the only one.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

9 minutes ago, dgnzlz said:

Thanks desertdivalv! I think I just needed to hear from people who may be in the same spot I'm in and to know that I'm not the only one.

I don't know if your "Thanks for the positivity was genuine or snarky, cuz I can't hear expression in typing." LOL. But I AM in the same boat as you.

I'm 15 days post op. I had lost 6.8lbs. NOT tearing up the streets, but "just average". And then I got put back on Clear Liquids. So I've had nothing but clear liquids and 1000ml of iv Fluid and suddenly I'm back up 2lbs. So in 15 days and NO food of any sort, other than broth, sf Jello, and a sf popsicle in 1 1/2 days. I'm now only at 4.8lbs loss. Below, well below average.

So I DO understand your frustration. There should be instant gratification and a MUCH fu*king bigger payout for rearranging your anatomy and losing the biggest % of your stomach!

But, if you continue to work the program, look toward life to get balance and other NSV payout, and just sit back and relax as you engage in healthy amounts of exercise and reconnect with people, all those 2-3 lbs will begin to add up and gain momentum. And when you look back in a year, it may look like a 70-100lb loss. And WHEN was the last time you were able to lose (or me for that matter) 100lbs in 1 year? Um, oh yeah...make that NEVER!!!!

In life there will ALWAYS be someone faster than you at whatever it is you're competing in. But this isn't a competition with anyone else but ourselves.

Hope that helps clarify and give you reassurance. (Let me remind you--in case you need a slower loser than you...In 15 days I've lost 4.8lbs. Snort. AND have a 3oz tummy capacity. ROFLMFAO!!!)

Edited March 7, 2018 by FluffyChix

[dgnzlz 6]

23 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I don't know if your "Thanks for the positivity was genuine or snarky, cuz I can't hear expression in typing." LOL. But I AM in the same boat as you.

I'm 15 days post op. I had lost 6.8lbs. NOT tearing up the streets, but "just average". And then I got put back on Clear Liquids. So I've had nothing but clear liquids and 1000ml of iv Fluid and suddenly I'm back up 2lbs. So in 15 days and NO food of any sort, other than broth, sf Jello, and a sf popsicle in 1 1/2 days. I'm now only at 4.8lbs loss. Below, well below average.

So I DO understand your frustration. There should be instant gratification and a MUCH fu*king bigger payout for rearranging your anatomy and losing the biggest % of your stomach!

But, if you continue to work the program, look toward life to get balance and other NSV payout, and just sit back and relax as you engage in healthy amounts of exercise and reconnect with people, all those 2-3 lbs will begin to add up and gain momentum. And when you look back in a year, it may look like a 70-100lb loss. And WHEN was the last time you were able to lose (or me for that matter) 100lbs in 1 year? Um, oh yeah...make that NEVER!!!!

In life there will ALWAYS be someone faster than you at whatever it is you're competing in. But this isn't a competition with anyone else but ourselves.

Hope that helps clarify and give you reassurance. (Let me remind you--in case you need a slower loser than you...In 15 days I've lost 4.8lbs. Snort. AND have a 3oz tummy capacity. ROFLMFAO!!!)

It was TOTALLY genuine! I'm appreciative of any and all feedback. This is all new to me and it helps to hear about someone else's journey especially if it's similar to yours. And trust me, you'll know when I'm snarky.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Hahahahaha! Wonderful! I'm glad! Sometimes, I know I sound like a bi*chy little snark! But I don't mean to...I just appreciate honesty and being told if the King's new clothes leave him nekkidy. LOL. So I kind of dispense knowledge from that unfortunate perspective!!

You're really doing great. Keep it up and it will add up in no time!!!

[MarthaT 1]

My surgery was 12/7/17. To date, down 34 pounds. I do get discouraged by the 50-60 losses I see here but overall I am happy with my progress. It's been a huge emotional journey for me so I'm not sure I could handle losing it too much faster than I am now. It helps to see others who are experiencing similar results.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

8 hours ago, MarthaT said:

My surgery was 12/7/17. To date, down 34 pounds. I do get discouraged by the 50-60 losses I see here but overall I am happy with my progress. It's been a huge emotional journey for me so I'm not sure I could handle losing it too much faster than I am now. It helps to see others who are experiencing similar results.

Bi*ch please. OMG!!! You've lost 34lbs in less than 3 weeks! WTF more could you ask for? AND you're a low BMI????

HOLY Fu*KKKKKKK someone please get this girl a big glass of reality please?
LOL. Jesus Mary and Joseph!

It's official folks. I've now lost every one of my marbles. You should sent me to Snarkville Time-Out! I should report myself to Alex for attacking another poster. IN my defense I've had nothing but Clear Liquids since Monday afternoon. Seriously annoyed by this douchey comment!

[dgnzlz 6]

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Bi*ch please. OMG!!! You've lost 34lbs in less than 3 weeks! WTF more could you ask for? AND you're a low BMI????

HOLY Fu*KKKKKKK someone please get this girl a big glass of reality please?
LOL. Jesus Mary and Joseph!

It's official folks. I've now lost every one of my marbles. You should sent me to Snarkville Time-Out! I should report myself to Alex for attacking another poster. IN my defense I've had nothing but Clear Liquids since Monday afternoon. Seriously annoyed by this douchey comment!

Now, now...

Everyone is going through something different after surgery here and it's all new to us. So what's a big deal to someone might not be a big deal to you. I know when I started this, I really expected the weight to just fall off quickly. Not what I wanted but what I expected. So when the weight slowly started coming off and I saw people with the same amount of time since their surgery losing more weight, I questioned myself and thought maybe I was doing something wrong.

I can totally get where MarthaT is coming from. We expect one thing and get another. If I've learned anything it's that we're all different and my journey is going to be just that, my journey.

[Rudedogg89 99]

Now, now...
Everyone is going through something different after surgery here and it's all new to us. So what's a big deal to someone might not be a big deal to you. I know when I started this, I really expected the weight to just fall off quickly. Not what I wanted but what I expected. So when the weight slowly started coming off and I saw people with the same amount of time since their surgery losing more weight, I questioned myself and thought maybe I was doing something wrong.
I can totally get where MarthaT is coming from. We expect one thing and get another. If I've learned anything it's that we're all different and my journey is going to be just that, my journey.

Great answer!

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[MarthaT 1]

Just like to point out I’m 3 MONTHS post op, not 3 weeks! Big difference! Regardless, I don’t expect to have my thoughts and concerns demeaned here. Enough of that elsewhere!