Hello all..

I wanted to ask those of you a question. I had my vsg on 4/20/12 since then I have lost 7-8 lbs .I say 7-8 because I gained a lbs since last week.. I am truely wondering what I am doing wrong. I walk about 30 mins a day. I really cant eat anything much. I usually have alot of protein meats/drinks and cheese. I drink alot of water a day..Um maybe about 60oz a day. I have seen some people lose like 30 lbs since surgery what could I be doing wrong? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Do you have a lower amount to lose? Also, I would say re-weigh tomorrow, it could be a blip on the scale. Are your bowels moving ok? That can make things look slow. I would try upping your water too maybe. Have you logged your foods to see how many calories you are getting? If you are on foods now you may not need all of your protein shakes - they do add extra calories.

Everyone's weight loss is different and you cant really judge your loss by anothers. that being said, I understand your frustration- its hard not to get the green eyes meanies when people are loosing like crazy and your own loss is like molasses!

This is a great question for your NUT- tell what are you eating specificly and provide them with a 7 day intake list.

As a fellow sleever- and not a NUT- just be mindful of your calories/carbs and stick to Proteins first- maybe go back to basics for a week and do Protein drinks only.

Best of luck and think about it like this- if you "only" lost 7-8lbs a month, that would put you at almost 100lb loss for the year!

I have about 74lbs to lose. I make a bowel maybe everyother day. I will weigh again tomorrow and see. I guess maybe I do need more water.. I have had my current scale for 5 years it was pretty high tech and spend more that 100 on it. Maybe I should replace it quick.

You lost a good bit pre-op, if you've lost 8 pounds since surgery. That can slow down the starting numbers, along with the fact that you have a lower amount to lose in total. I suggest upping your Water intake and using MFP to track your food and water consumption. Remember also that they pump us FULL of fluids during surgery and it takes a little while for that to all come out.

I think you're on track and doing fine, but maybe try another scale just to see what that number says. I wouldn't buy a new one unless you see a big difference between what your scale says and what another scale says. Yours may just need batteries, too.

I lost slowly the first five weeks but now it's picking up. Was losing about half a pound a day until this week where I'm already down 6 and I have two more days left till I weigh in. Hang in there it will get better.

Dont be discouraged, any weight losss is good weight loss

It sounds like that dreaded 3 week stall, maybe?

I hit that at two weeks post op

Now im back on track, Im like you, I only have 60 pounds to lose. I'm trying so hard, I finally started back up with losing. Lost 5 pounds in week 3!! Hang in there, it is harder for us, due to the lower starting weight and smaller amount to lose, but we can do it!!! I started cardio aerobics, it helps

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I've been told by many that it isn't always about the weight. Do you measure your self? You might just be stalling a little, having an increase in lean body mass and loss of body fat.

Is "Aunt Flo" around the corner by any chance?

we were sleeved the same day and i have a similar problem. i have gained the last week when i was losing a lot. i think it's water gain. my TOM is soon. just hang in there and keep doing what ur doing we WILL do this! lol

Does your scale take a battery? If so, replace it just incase!

WE WERE SLEEVED SAME DAY, I HAVE LOST 20 POUNDS SO FAR. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS I AM WALKING 3.4 MILES IN MORNING BEFORE WORK. AND THEN AFTER WORK I DO AN HOUR OF CARDIO AT GYM. I HAVE ABOUT 2 OUNCES OF EGG WHITES FOR BREAKFAST AND A PREMIER SHAKE FOR MID MORNING (30G PROTIEN) FOR LUNCH USALLY A SOUP. TEH I DRINK A ISOPURE ZEROCARB DRINK (40G PROTIEN) TAKES ME ABOUT 2 HOURS TO DRINK. AFTER GYM I GO HOME AND MAKE MYSELF A PROTIEN SHAKE WITH FRUIT AND FROZEN VEGIES. REALLY NEVER HUNGRY, MY BIGGEST PROBLEM IS KNOWING WHEN I AM FULL. GOOD LUCK WALK MORE THATS MY BEST ADVICE

It's so frustrating when we compare our weight loss with others. I didn't weigh myself or come on this site until 2 weeks after my surgery. I just trusted that the weight would come off. I really miss those days. K can't do it anymore. Always looking for a decrease in numbers. It's a horrible obsession I have now. . But hopefully keeps me on track.

The weight will go down as well as the numbers. Congrats u are already a success in my book.

Thanks so much everyone for all the info. Just to answer a few of the questions you all had. My aunt Flo came to visit 2 week after my surgery so that wasnt the reason for the stall. I did up my excerise this weekend to get in more cardo. I also purchased another scale at Walmart only 24.99 The Doctors Scale its called and please to anounce I have lost 2 lbs this weekend . I feel so much better. I also started to use Fitness Pal to track my calories so yesterday I ate 575 calories. I really appreciate all the support from everyone thanks again.

I wonder if you would see more weight loss if you cut out the cheese? I know that I don't lose weight as long as I eat cheese...or any other dairy products...or wheat products...or soy products...ugh, which really only leaves protein and vegies for me. I also don't lose weight when I eat citrus or really sweet fruits. Your system may not be as sensitive as mine but I'm just trying to think about what could be slowing your weight loss down.