unsuccessful

[kentucky girl 0]

I had surgery almost a month ago now and i have acutually gained two pounds. I seriously havn't cheated one time and have followed every rule. Can anyone relate or know what could be the problem??

[losingjusme 12]

the first month or so are for healing - NOT losing weight...

wait until you get a good fill level (may take 2 or more times...)

be patient, you can do it.

[hpegg 0]

I had the same problem. I spoke with my father who is a retired phsycian about it and he thought that my body went into survival mode from the loss of all the calories and was holding onto any calorie that was going into my body. I only lost 5 lbs the first month after my surgery so I decided after week 5, when I could eat, to raise my caloric intake to 1500 for one week. I gained 2lbs but when I went back to eating 900 calories after that week, I found myself losing weight steadily.

I hope this helps.

Helen

[orea15 0]

It's perfectly normal not lo lose or to gain during this period. I have only just started really losing since my second fill last week. I was not a happy camper up until then, but I've dropped 7 pounds in 8 days!

So...know it WILL come...and keep doing your best until then.

Good luck!

[kentucky girl 0]

thank you for your answers. very encouraging to know it could be normal. My brother had surgery the same day I did and he has already lost 18 lbs. I was getting very discouraged, but the replies really help. thanks.

[laurigee 545]

Kentucky girl: Try not to compare yourself to anyone. Everybody loses weight at different speeds. If you pay attention to this or try to compare yourself it could get very discouraging. I was a slow loser and I would get depressed when I seen others numbers compared to mine. Just stick to the rules and be patient and you will start to lose. Also, Don't get your body use to the same foods or exercises, change them up. This will keep your body guessing. Good Luck!

[terilynn112 1]

Just a personal observation... men loose faster/easier than women too.

teri