I GOT SLEEVED ON AUGUST 24, 2012 AND SINCE THEN I HAVE ONLY LOST 25LBS. I WEIGHED MYSELF YESTERDAY AND HAVE NOT LOST ONE POUND.. NOT SURE WHAT I AM DOING WRONG I AM NOT EATING THE WRONG THINGS, DRINKING ALL MY PROTEIN AND DRINKING LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER. ITS MAKING ME SO FUSTRATED BECAUSE I REALLY THOUGHT THAT THE OUTCOME THE FIRST MONTH WAS GOING TO BE DRASTIC AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO LOSE MORE THAN 40 POUNDS THE FIRST MONTH AND I AM STILL IN THE 250s AND NOT FEELING GOOD AT ALL...DOES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME ????

We're all rooting for you! Love the support on VST!

Everyone has already given you great advice. I just want to advise you to mentally prepare for stalls and possible slight gains from time to time on this journey. I started at 406 lbs so I had over 200 lbs to lose. I lost 35 in the first month so 40 would have been so unrealistic for you. After my first month, I didn't lose anything else for an entire month. Was I crazy? Yes!! About to lose my mind! But reading that it has happened to others who were very successful sleevers was very reassuring. I am now 8 months out and down almost 110!

I had surgery in January and didn't lose weight in February or July. I pretty much just bounced around during these months. Did I lose inches? Yes! Did I go down a pant size? You bet! They'll happen; just stay the course and enjoy the ride. Good luck to you!

I GOT SLEEVED ON AUGUST 24' date=' 2012 AND SINCE THEN I HAVE ONLY LOST 25LBS. I WEIGHED MYSELF YESTERDAY AND HAVE NOT LOST ONE POUND.. NOT SURE WHAT I AM DOING WRONG I AM NOT EATING THE WRONG THINGS, DRINKING ALL MY Protein AND DRINKING LOTS AND LOTS OF Water. ITS MAKING ME SO FUSTRATED BECAUSE I REALLY THOUGHT THAT THE OUTCOME THE FIRST MONTH WAS GOING TO BE DRASTIC AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO LOSE MORE THAN 40 POUNDS THE FIRST MONTH AND I AM STILL IN THE 250s AND NOT FEELING GOOD AT ALL...DOES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME ????[/quote']

You lost 25 pounds in 25 days that is awesome!You are probably just having the stall I have read so much about.I would just keep doing what you are supposed to do and you will start losing again:) Cheer up this is a win so far!

Vanessa I to had my surgurey 8/22 and have lost 37 pounds so far and have not lost any weight since but I refuse to get on the scale and be let down... don't beat ur self just do what u where told by ur doctor and u should be good. I also struggle with water and protein but try if u are on myfitnesspal friend me and we can help each other my user id is conner4ever hope to talk to u soon

That's pretty awesome! I only lost 26# my first month. I am 5 1/2 months out and down 99#. It will come! Remember...it didn't take over night or even 1 month to put on weight...it will take some time. It sounds as if you are doing the things you need to do. Keep up the great work!

Sweetie look at the positive. You lost 25 lbs and didn't gain it back! That alone is a victory for most of us!!!

I'm on my 18th day I've only lost 8 pounds :-(

You've lost 25 pounds in 4 weeks....you should be celebrating. Expecting to lose 40 pounds in a month is unrealistic.

There is a link in my sig to an article about stalls. You should read it.

Where is this Artie?

I meant the article about stalls. I am almost 5 week out and haven't lost in almost 2.5 weeks.

Go ba

Where is this Artie?

As he says, the link is in his signature. If you are viewing this from a mobile device, I believe you have to change something in your settings to display them.

Here is the link:

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Try your best to only weigh yourself every 30 days and do your measurements. The measurements are the best way to consider if your losing weight. As you lose the unwanted weight your going to be more active and start to gain muscle. Muscle does weight 2.5 x what fat weighs.but your inches will drop showing and proving to you this is still working. Never to feel disappointed when your inches are dropping and your going into a smaller pant size even if your weight is steady. Your gaining muscle finally in your life again. This is huge and very positive. It's the best that can happen for you. This means your body is working like it should be and the little factory inside is back and producing. Than your body will go back searching to locate the unwanted body fat and converting it into energy for what your new body is requesting everyday.remember protein and water are the most important. Get it all in.

thank you everyone for the nice words and support i just didn't know what to expect?? but as i get familar with this site and read other peoples experiences i am starting to learn that i am going at a good pace and that i am doing the correct thing (i hope..lol) i am just going by what i was told at my dr's office and on my next appointment i will let them know that they shouldn't say that if it can vary on the person and weight.

i think that sometimes i don't get enough Protein or not enough fluids (water) and that maybe that is the reason why i don't lose the weight but now that i have heard and read all these stories i am pretty confident that i am doing good.

thank you everyone

So it's been a couple of months now... How are you doing with you weight loss. Has things got any better??

I was sleeved nov 13 and I've lost 19 pound. Slow but I can't complain. :-/

Up your protein shakes... When I got at a stand still with my weight I would have 3 protein shakes per day. The Smoothie King Gladiator shakes are high protein and delicious!

So it's been a couple of months now... How are you doing with you weight loss. Has things got any better??

I was sleeved nov 13 and I've lost 19 pound. Slow but I can't complain. :-/

I have lost 66 lbs since my last weigh last week it's been 4 months I am excited down to a size 12-14 from a size 18-20 it's been rough and frustrating at the beginning but now I am very happy patient and pleased with the results

Don't worry things will look up just give your body time. I was sleeved 11/15/12 and have lost 28lbs. I consider myself pretty lucky to be losing at all since I am a revision from a band. My doctor told me that some get revisions and don't lose much weight at all. I just look at the positive and figure hey atleast I have lost something. I can't remember the last time I lost weight and just think about it this is only the beginning!!!!