Slow Weight Loss

[Pat B 1]

Hi everyone! I hope this post finds you well wherever you are in your weight loss journey.

I had gastric bypass revision on June 12, 2023. My original bypass was done in April 2002 so it’s been 21 years. Original weight loss was 123 lbs. However, I only maintained that loss for about 8 years. Then slowly I started eating poorly and Bedouin knew it I had gained back 45 lbs.

I’m 71 years old. I did the revision for my health because there’s so many heart problems in my family.

As of Sunday, September 3rd I’m only down 20 lbs. I’m discouraged but I know some of it has to do with not exercising.

Can you share some of the things you snack on? I’m good with my meals but not sure if I should be making other choices for Snacks.

Thank you.

[Arabesque 7,335]

From what I understand, weight loss post revision is always slower than the rate at which you lost with your original surgery. Plus you’re losing from a lower weight (if I read correctly) so that will result in a slower rate. What does your team say? Are they concerned?

When losing I only had one snack a day: a high Protein yoghurt or yoghurt drink, or I had some fresh fruit. Check with your dietician for what’s best for you & your needs.

I never exercised but I lost all my weight & more. Exercising only contributes to about 10% of the weight you have to lose. So in your case if you want to lose those 45lbs, exercising will only result in about 4.5lbs. Of course many other benefits to exercising especially for your family history. Maybe start with walking. You don’t have to go to a gym. All I do now is stretching & use resistance bands. Do about 4 sessions of 5-10 minutes of various activities. Mainly for my back & to remain limber.

All the best.

[KathyLev 285]

Hi Pat - I'm 68 and my weight loss has been slow,too. I can't exercise they way they want me to, but I try ! I've only lost 13 pounds in 3 months since surgery , but the doc and the dietician are blaming the bronchitis I've had for 2 months now. (The cough just won't go away ) I like to snack on string cheese , ritz crackers and I also bake some great Cookies, they're like low carb trail mix in cookie form and I enjoy them because they take so long to chew ! LOL

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,637]

Revision weight loss is definitely slower than the original weight loss. I'm almost 11 weeks out from my revision and I've only lost 23 pounds. But at this time when I had my original surgery, I had lost 70 pounds. It's just the nature of things. I had my revision because of complications, not for additional weight loss.

[SeattleLady 277]

Revision weight loss is definitely slower than the original weight loss. I'm almost 11 weeks out from my revision and I've only lost 23 pounds. But at this time when I had my original surgery, I had lost 70 pounds. It's just the nature of things. I had my revision because of complications, not for additional weight loss.

What helps me is looking at the picture below! 23 pounds is a big deal. Congratulations [emoji323] [emoji122] [emoji253] and great job!

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[missdestruction 6]

I'm about a week out from my revision surgery and it's slow too but I'm starting with a lower weight than the first time (240 instead of 350). I'm down about 4 pounds and feeling discouraged because I'm on liquids still so I feel like it should go so much faster but I keep telling myself slow and steady wins this race.

[Chel1 104]

Hi all

I had surgery on Aug 28 I went from 197 to now 173 which going down even 1 pound is better than going up. My goal is 160 which means I have 13 lbs to go. I have been sticking with my dietician’s initial recommendation- basically no white carbs. I was a potato head. Now if I want something with potatoes I use sweet potatoes instead. I quit rice and I was never a big bread eater. For the most part I stick with Protein first and veggies. I continue to monitor sugar intake - the added sugar in food products- at home I have used Splenda for a couple years now.

I don’t really snack I just eat my meals. My issue has been that I’m not hungry.

My weight dropped then stalled and it wasn’t until I began to take in more protein that the pounds started coming off again.

If you haven’t already I would suggest reaching out to your dietitian to reevaluate your diet and get some helpful new insights.

Always be kind to yourself and give yourself grace. Celebrate every oz and inch that comes off.