No Weight loss

[Wisegrl3 1]

Hello, on Sept 14th I had a revision from the lap-band to the Gastric Sleeve. Pre-surgery liquid diet I went from 235 to 212 on the liquid diet for about 10 days. I have only lost a total of 2 pounds, and I am 7 weeks out. I am very frustrated at this point. I am doing everything I am supposed to be doing. I could walk a little more, but other than that I am only consuming around 800 calories a day. I am not comprehending the science of this. I burn around 1600 calories a day, so why am I not losing weight? I do need to mention that I am going through menopause and had to go off of my hormones for 4 weeks after surgery but have been back on them now for 3 weeks. I was also diagnosed with a under-active thyroid about 9 months ago and am on 25MG of thyroid medication. I am at the point where I just feel no matter what I do I am not going to lose. Has anyone else experienced no weight loss right after surgery and how long did it last? I am trying to stay positive, and everyone keeps telling me not to pay attention to the scale, but I am a numbers person. I absolutely dread going to my next dietician appointment in two and half weeks because my last one which was my first post op appointment, she told me I should be losing more than 2 pounds in one month. I guess I just need to know if others have experienced this. I am about ready to give up.

[Jeanniebug 473]

Are you tracking every single thing that you eat or drink? Calories can easily sneak up on us - one yummy cup of coffee can blow the whole day.

What types of foods are you eating? Are you eating mostly Protein? Are you getting enough protein?

Are you portioning your plate? Eating all of your protein first, then the veggies, then lastly the carbs?

Are you hitting your hydration goals?

What kind of exercise are you doing? You said you burn around 1600 calories a day. Are you lifting weights? If not, you might want to add some strength training to your routine.

You have some hormonal issues that could definitely be an obstacle. But, I wouldn't give up. The hormones will get figured out, eventually. And all the work you're putting in now, will set you up for a healthier way of living when they do get figured out.

[Wisegrl3 1]

I am meeting all of my Protein goals, most days I meet my Water. I get about 70-100 grams of protein a day and very little carbs. I am concerned if I do strength training, I will gain even more although its muscle and I know muscle is good. I just cant wrap my head around the fact that I am burning alot more than I am intaking...... and its not moving.

[Jeanniebug 473]

15 minutes ago, Wisegrl3 said:

I am meeting all of my Protein goals, most days I meet my Water. I get about 70-100 grams of Protein a day and very little carbs. I am concerned if I do strength training, I will gain even more although its muscle and I know muscle is good. I just cant wrap my head around the fact that I am burning alot more than I am intaking...... and its not moving.

There's also such a thing as not eating enough calories. It's possible that you're burning too many calories for what you're taking in, so your body is just hanging onto everything it can get. Burning 1600 calories a day and only getting 70 grams of protein, might not be enough.

If you add weights, yes, you might gain weight. But, you'll lose fat and you'll get smaller.

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,673]

If you are burning 1600 calories, you should be consuming around 1200. If you work out that hard and eat as little as you are, your body thinks it's starving and it holds on to everything. You still want to consume less than you burn off, but you have to consume enough so your body knows it's not starving and will let the weight come off. For Protein, try to stay in the 70-90g per day range. What do your fats, sugar, and carbs look like? Are you drinking anything carbonated? That can stretch the pouch, as well. How often are you eating and what kinds of Snacks are you having?

Edited November 4, 2022 by SleeveDiva2022

[Wisegrl3 1]

30 or less carbs maybe 20 gr sugar. No carbonation whatsoever for me. Snacks are Protein Shakes string cheese turkey pepperoni

[Possum220 230]

So you have lost 25 pounds? Not a small achievement at all. Your body is still in healing mode. Give yourself a pat on the back. scales dont tell you how much extra Fluid your body has dealt with since the operation. It not like you can undo this operation. Have a little patience. Your body is doing what it needs to do. Love your body with good nutrition. It is going to be okay.

Edited November 5, 2022 by Possum220

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,673]

I would just say make sure you increase your calories to around 1200, switch up your exercises once in a while, watch the sugars because they can definitely slow weight loss, keep Protein between 70-90g per day, watch the fats (and try to have the majority you consume as healthy fats), reduce caffeine if possible, avoid carbonation, definitely keep fluids up. And after all that, just give it time, have patience, and really pay attention to your NSVs (Non scale Victories). Those are keeping me sane right now during my VERY long and annoying stall.