8 weeks out and feeling doubt...

[Strangefruit 179]

... And a little regret. I was sleeved on 10/22... I am down 38lbs... I do 30-45 min on the treadmill daily... I saw my doctor on Tuesday and he chastised me for losing too slowly... He had me on fish and eggs until Tuesday, but I jumped ahead to chicken because I was sick of fish and eggs... I have been eating high Protein, very little carbs averaging about 625 calories per day... My weight loss *has* slowed although my clothes fit better..

Now I am worried that I won't continue to lose and all this pain, frustration and throwing up will have been for an " only" loss of 40ish lbs... If this is it for weight loss, then I regret the surgery... It would be worth losing up to goal - 100lbs but not for 38-40lbs (depending on the scale).

I could just be down because I tried to eat my dinner very slowly and carefully and still threw up. I miss food.< /p>

[Traci J. 207]

Sorry your Dr. chastised you, that wasn't cool at all and very unprofessional. You've lost 38 lbs. in 2 months? I think that is pretty good, it's an average of almost 4 lbs. a week, which is more than you would've been able to do on your own pre-sleeve. I wouldn't worry about it, it'll start up again, and remember when you're not losing weight, your body is losing inches to catch up.

[ReduceReuseRecycle-Me! 119]

Hi, Strangefruit. My surgery is Thursday (getting scared ) but I think your surgeon is nutty. That is almost 5 pounds a week. If your profile is right, it is almost the same as mine and with luck on my side, I can't expect better than that. Hang in there and just keep losing at your pace. Don't let him get you discouraged. I know what that can do. Good luck.

[Jordan1923 27]

My surgery was Sept 2/12 and I am down 27 pounds and Dr said it was fine as long as you are losing. I seem to hold a particular weight for a few wks and then lose a couple. At least that is how the last 10lbs have been

[Jordan1923 27]

oh sorrey, my surgery was sept 24/12 not sept 2/12 and my surgery day weight was 230 the 250 on scale was pre presurgery diet.

[aliandrews 98]

I think you are doing great. I lost 21 the first month and then 8 lbs the next month. I stalled the end of the second week after surgery. So, I think you are right on track. You're dr doesn't know anything if he is going to chastise you. My surgery was 12/7/2011, last year, and I have lost over 100 lbs with many stalls. SO don't let anyone get you down. Just keep doing what you are doing.

[COnative 192]

... And a little regret. I was sleeved on 10/22... I am down 38lbs... I do 30-45 min on the treadmill daily... I saw my doctor on Tuesday and he chastised me for losing too slowly... He had me on fish and eggs until Tuesday, but I jumped ahead to chicken because I was sick of fish and eggs... I have been eating high Protein, very little carbs averaging about 625 calories per day... My weight loss *has* slowed although my clothes fit better..

Now I am worried that I won't continue to lose and all this pain, frustration and throwing up will have been for an " only" loss of 40ish lbs... If this is it for weight loss, then I regret the surgery... It would be worth losing up to goal - 100lbs but not for 38-40lbs (depending on the scale).

I could just be down because I tried to eat my dinner very slowly and carefully and still threw up. I miss food.

Some doctors are really stupid. You are doing great! Sounds like you are right on track and in many ways ahead of a lot of us! Great Job! You are going to keep losing- especially since you are trying so hard but don't get discouraged if you hit plateaus here and there- we all do. Keep up the great job- that's what your doctor should have said! Good grief- I think I would either have cried when the doctor said that or I would have told him to stick it. I am sorry that the one person you feel you should trust through this journey has let you down. Keep coming back here!!!! We'll support you!!!!!

[doxieville 799]

SERIOUSLY?? Omg! What a jerk. You are losing weight at a perfect pace. I am continually stunned at how awful and unprofessional doctors are these days. What on earth is going on that they treat patients w such disrespect? I am sorry that happened to you. Hugs!

[mommyradd 115]

I agree that you are moving along at a good pace. I am considered a "lightweight" but I have tried very hard to lose as much weight possible. I take all my Vitamins, eat 60 grams of Protein daily, and most days I get in all 64 oz. of fluids. I have not cheated on my diet plan once, and I am six weeks out. I have only lost 15 pounds! If I get where you're at in two weeks, I'll be celebrating:) Keep it up, and don't second guess yourself. It took time for us to all get where we were, so it's going to take time to get where we want to be. Best wishes to you friend!

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Doctors can so lack compassion. My question though is why are you throwing up so much? How much food are you trying to consume at once? What foods may be causing this(chicken, tough meats) Throwing up is not good, this is a concern.

[*Dean* 1,594]

Your Dr sounds like a knob!!

Keep doing what you're doing - you'll lose plenty more.

Deano

[Beautyandbeyond 227]

Fiddle sticks! The expectation with the sleeve is that you lose an average of 8lbs a month knowing that some months you will lose more and others less. so definitely try not to let what your surgeon said get you down! You're doing a fantastic job!

[Strangefruit 179]

You guys are so helpful...thank you... My doc has the bedside manner of Dr. Gregory House... I dont like him at all, but he is the guy my insurance covers... I weigh every Monday and saw a loss today and feel better... This is HARD... Anyone who thinks this is an easy solution has no idea of how hard the behavior modification is... I throw up if I eat one bite too much...and right now, dont always recognize the full cue.

[lwilliams65 102]

38 pounds in two months is incredible! Who cares if the doctor says it's too slow, it's a loss. You by passed 3 major weight gaining holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas) and still managed to LOSE weight! Don't ever let anyone tell you it's too slow, not even yourself. You are doing amazing and soon you will be at your goal Congrats on the 38 pounds love!

[partofme! 36]

Back up...you are on the treadmill daily? Wow. I want to kick your doctor in the teeth. Seriously. You are doing amazing. Don't listen to him, just keep on keepin' on!