Stand Still & No Loss

[courtney333 35]

Was sleeves on 6.18.12 and only 18 lbs lost! Is that normal? Shouldn't I be loosing more! Can someone tell me how their diets are going? What do they consist of? I am not sure I'm doing things right!

[karenb4729 309]

Wow - you are doing great! I was sleeved on June 4th and have lost 19lbs. How much did you think you would lose?

[Star1221 270]

You've lost 18 pounds in 2 weeks? That's incredible. Have you ever lost 18 pounds in 2 weeks before,,, Think about that. That being said, almost every person is going to have a stall. I don't know what step of the post op diet you are on, but my only thing is to drink drink drink, and get your Protein in. As long as you take care of those two things, weight will move again.

[courtney333 35]

Well I have heard the heavier you are the quicker you will loose - I don't know how true that is but a friend of mine was 330 and now 4 months later is 79 lbs down! I was 248 morning of surgery an now am 230 . I just thought it would come faster I thought 25-30 lbs 1st month is an average for sleevers . I haven't lost in 4 days ( which there are some factors - where Miralax is needed) so that maybe triggering the standstill .

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Wow! you have lost 18 lbs! That's great! Keep it up! Please try not to compare yourself to others, everyone loses at his/her own pace! Just keep eating healthy, Protein first at all times and drink a lot of Water.

[courtney333 35]

@ Star- thanks for the encouragement and thoughts - I guess your right - weights never dropped that much before! I just moved out of liquids I'm able to incorporate flakes fish and puréed meats in and eggs with cheese. Phase II is where I am! I did have some Peanut Butter yesterday too just 2 oz all day! I guess I do need to drink more yesterday was 1st day I was able to get 40 oz of liquids in which is amazing - n 29 g of Protein ! Hopefully I will keep up with those like I should

[courtney333 35]

Thanks Dorrie! I have to make myself drink but I'm doing better like stated in precious post! Now to get the protein! What kind of Proteins are y'all eating or drinking

[Winningtheweightwar 25]

I was sleeved on 6/18 too!! I am down 28 pounds with 112 to go. Reading posts on the forum is great, but remember not everyone is the same. Be happy for every pound gone even if in the back of your mind you don't think it is enough. It's always better when the scale goes down and not up:)

Getting in the Protein is tough my NUT says 60 grams a day. I'm drinking Premier Protein shakes with 30 grams of protein a piece. Those have really helped. I'm still struggling with the Water. I'm right with you really working on it and getting up to about 40oz a day.

Keep up the great work!

[Star1221 270]

Everyone is different with weight loss. I learned early not to compare myself to others. There are lots of factors. The pre op diet, amount of weight they have to lose, when their foods change. I went into a 3 week stall when I was allowed to actually eat...(I was a liquids for 5 weeks. One week clear, 4 weeks full). I'm 10 weeks out Thursday and down 42 pounds. Yes there are some who are down 60 plus, but this is my journey. I'm enjoying it in my own way. Down from a 22 to a loose 16... So happy. Enjoy it. You learn a lot about yourself

[kamrie37 134]

I wish I have lost 18 pounds! I am jealous!! I was sleeved on the 12th and have lost right around 15. You are doing awesome!

[courtney333 35]

Thanks! Kamrie be patient it will come!

[MamaM 72]

I was sleeved on the 4th and am down 9lbs now! Very happy!

I came home w/an extra 5, got that off, then lost 6, then GAINED 3 , got that back off and have since lost another 3lbs.

Surgery day I was 186 and this AM I'm down to 177. WhooHoo!!!!!

[courtney333 35]

MamaM did u have the band b 4

[jasleeve 440]

girl, stop weighing yourself. pick one day of the week to weigh yourself and dont touch the scale after that. i was sleeved on dec 20th, 2011. im 6months out & i weigh myself every month. im down a total of 93lbs. i started at 273. yes its true that the heavier you are, the faster you lose & thats because you are changing your diet drastically but also understand that everyones different. i lost 93lbs because i had a leak at 5 wks & didnt eat again until 10wks post op. mind u, i dont diet nor do i ever or have i ever worked out since surgery.

your body may be slowing down because it wants to take the time to heal itself & give your skin a chance to catch up. good luck to u

Well I have heard the heavier you are the quicker you will loose - I don't know how true that is but a friend of mine was 330 and now 4 months later is 79 lbs down! I was 248 morning of surgery an now am 230 . I just thought it would come faster I thought 25-30 lbs 1st month is an average for sleevers . I haven't lost in 4 days ( which there are some factors - where miralaX is needed) so that maybe triggering the standstill .

[courtney333 35]

Oh wow! I needed to hear that! I'm not going to lie and say I've not been discouraged because I have - don't know why it's not just falling off! I've done good today I've not weighed at all! Ty for your advice and words! Glad your okay! How did u find out you had a leak?