Not losing weight as fast as I thought

[Just a phase 98 0]

So I’m 5 weeks post op and have only lost 13 lbs. I feel stuck and wondering if that’s normal to lose only that amount in a month? I feel defeated as I only have Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch while I’m at work . but dinner is where i incorporate a Soup or broth. I just don’t know if I’m doing this right? I’m supposed to be in the pureed stage and then go into soft foods next week.. I need advice on how to help my weight come off faster /better.. this has been a crazy mind game for me ..

[FifiLux 531]

First thing, and I know it is really hard to do, is not compare your losses or gains to anyone else from here on out. Our bodies all adjust differently and everyone starts off with different weights, conditions, activity levels etc..

Second thing, don't worry 13lbs is good as don't forgot your system is still in recovery and discovery stage. Think about it, would you have lost 13lbs in just over a month without the surgery??? You will likely have put on a few lbs immediately after the surgery so not sure if you are factoring that into your 13lb loss but still either way you sound like you are on track.

Keep following your plan as you start to reintroduce food, for pureed foods I had minced chicken or beef with a spoonful of some mash potato or other veg or stuck with Soups (thicker than the liquid stage) and Protein Shakes.

You've got this

[Just a phase 98 0]

Thank you for the encouragement.. this mind game is a struggle some days I feel like I’ve got this, others (like today) I feel as if I’m lost and not sure I’m doing things right.

I appreciate it!

[DaisyChainOz 457]

I had the exact same thing, it was seriously doing my head in!

But.. it's quite normal, you might be eating at such a deficit that your body is literally slowing your metabolism right down, or you're retaining Fluid.

My Dietician last week told me on avg people lose between 4-7 kg (roughly double for lbs) between the first and 2nd months... I was despairing as I had only lost 5.1 kg... turns out, right in the middle!!

Try not to worry, it is happening!

I found upping my cals to 900 really helped!

[Just a phase 98 0]

27 minutes ago, DaisyChainOz said:

I had the exact same thing, it was seriously doing my head in!

But.. it's quite normal, you might be eating at such a deficit that your body is literally slowing your metabolism right down, or you're retaining Fluid.

My Dietician last week told me on avg people lose between 4-7 kg (roughly double for lbs) between the first and 2nd months... I was despairing as I had only lost 5.1 kg... turns out, right in the middle!!

Try not to worry, it is happening!

I found upping my cals to 900 really helped!

Thanks for the advice .. I’m new to this forum and I just didn’t want to feel alone since I have no idea what I’m doing.

[Arabesque 7,472]

@FifiLux is right. Never compare yourself with others. It will only mess with your head. I can guarantee the one thing you can depend upon is that you will do this in your way & is best for you & your body. Whether it be how much you lose, the rate at which you lose, how long it takes, when you experience stalls & how long they last, when you can tolerate certain foods and what foods you can’t tolerate, etc. and there’s nothing wrong with any of that. There’ll be similarities with other & differences & averages which give you an idea of what you might experience that’s all.

You’ve lost 13lbs. That’s amazing, Stick to your plan & remember to Celebrate every pound you lose.

[DaisyChainOz 457]

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[DaisyChainOz 457]

11 minutes ago, Just a phase 98 said:

Thanks for the advice .. I’m new to this forum and I just didn’t want to feel alone since I have no idea what I’m doing.

This forum is all about helping and supporting each other as we go through this! 😊

We are here for you!

But yeah, try not to compare yourself to others in any aspect of this journey, you're a unique individual, and no one else is the same, this is something I have had to really take on board with this weight loss journey! 😆