Okay well I was banded twice. The first time a leak. The second time a kneek in the line. Found a new Dr. To do my sleeve. My 2 hour surgery turned into a 5 hr surgery. Slow recovery. Feeling a whole lot better. I started out at 225 on my first band. When I got my sleeve I weighed 200. I'm down only 20 lbs. Really going slow. Had my sleeve done May 22,12. I need to start walking maybe that would help. I'm so glad I found this sight. I think it will help me.

CONGRATS! Slow will win the race. There's really no need to rush, take the time and you most likely will have less loss skin in the end! So it's a no lose situation.

You can do a few things. One, evaluate your diet. I'm not criticizing you personally. Make sure you're being totally honest with yourself about your intake. If you aren't tracking what you eat, start. It's useful for so many reasons! I know that I definitely let myself slip into denial about what I'm actually putting in my mouth if I'm not careful.

Sometimes you need MORE food, not less! I needed a better balance of protein and carbs to do well. Everyone is different. This can maybe kick start your loss and get you going again.

Finally, it doesn't matter if you lose slow and steady or fast and furious. The end result is the same: goal. None of us can guess how long it will take us to get there. It took me seventeen months, and I lost on average just over six pounds a month. That's not entirely accurate because I had two nine week stalls in there, too!

If you're doing the right things with your diet the weight will come off. It's a challenge for all of us slower losers to accept that we aren't getting to goal in nine months. I was so angry and frustrated until I learned to just let it happen.

Definitely be more active. It's good for the body and the mind. Walking isn't going to make you lose a ton of weight but it's going to get you moving. Embrace your new lifestyle and enjoy it. Don't just sit back and let it happen to you - get involved in your journey!

Best to you, and welcome to the site!

~Cheri

Thanks, I do my fitness pal and keep track of my intake. I do think it is better to do it slow at least that it what I tell myself.

I had surgery on June 23rd. I am two weeks out and have lost 23 lbs. This morning I had gained 3 lbs. I am taking down all protein, vitamins, 4 oz food-3 x per day. 64 ozs liquid. Total calorie intake is around 500. What am I doing wrong? Your help is really appreciated! I am feeling frustrated.

You are doing great! It could just be water weight. If at all possible, you might increase your protein intake. Just a little might help. Try not to get frustrated and remember you just had surgery 2 weeks ago and a 23 lb weight loss is awesome! Be kind to yourself. It's too early to worry about how much you've loss!