January 2013 Sleevers

[Vanessa30 10]

I'm getting extremely grouchy and impatient over this weight-loss crap. I just want to know everyone else's progress, who got sleeved in January. I was advised by my surgeon to never eat less than 1000-1200 calories a day, I don't. I eat healthy foods and I work out 4-5 hours a day! Yes, that's correct I meant 4-5 hours. I walk 6 miles, do the elliptical for an hour (4.5 miles), I swim a mile, I do strength training (weights) for an hour, and sometimes I do more after that like skating or dancing, Ect. Now, can someone please explain to me why I've only lost 57 pounds in 4 and a half months when I literally changed my whole life style from no exercise to massive exercise and crap for food to "healthy" stuff????? I've been stuck at 212 for weeks!!! WTH? My goal for May was NOT unreasonable! I only wanted to drop 15-20 pounds and um... As it stands I've lost a whole THREE!!!! What is wrong with me?

[SD__Mini 9]

Hey... I'm getting sleeved on Thursday so I can't speak to the feeling post-op however I've been an athlete through college, my entire family consists of personal trainers etc, plus I've attended EVERY support group my clinic offers at UCSD... So my thoughts for what they are worth:

1. I've heard from many many people that at some point on your post sleeve weight loss journey you will hit a plateau. Some go a week - 6 weeks with no weight loss. This is due to a lot that is biologically happening to your body. In essence your body is saying "Hold the frickin phone, what is this, I'm going to hold whatever I get." The good news is this will subside once your body understands this is the new normal and your loss will continue.

2. From experience, it sounds like your working out a ton! Have you checked your BMI? The weight may still be there in numbers because my guess is you are gaining muscle weight. How do you feel? Are you more tone?

3. 57lbs in 4-5 months is wonderful!! The average person is lucky to lose 10lbs/month. Sounds to be like you're right on track.

I absolutely understand you are frustrated and cannot say I wouldn't be the same, but my advise is to stay on track, focus less on the pounds and more on the positive and amazing changes it sounds like you are making. The rest will follow.

Congrats btw!

[rebecca_dsu 241]

Have you tried backing down on your exercise? How about for 2 weeks, you back down to 2 hours a day with one rest day built in and see if that scale doesn't move.

I know that sounds counter intuitive however, we also know that eating less doesn't always equal weight loss. Sometimes you have to eat more to lose, and not work out as much for our metabolisms to be at peak performance.

Give it a shot...what do you have to lose??

[Vanessa30 10]

Thank you for your responses. I've not tried everything you've posted. I need to measure myself but I wouldn't know if I've lost inches this far so it's not going to help right now. I don't understand how this is even possible. I'm only losing 2-3 lbs a week IF THAT and that is what I should be losing without exercise!!! So.... If I wasn't busting my ass for 4-5 hours a day in the gym I wouldn't lose anything? You see where this gets frustrating? I'm just at a loss. I watch shows and hear stories from friends about ppl who lose a lot more weight than this in a shorter amount of time with less exercise. I'm not happy.

[Cookiemonster73 92]

I'm getting extremely grouchy and impatient over this weight-loss crap. I just want to know everyone else's progress' date=' who got sleeved in January. I was advised by my surgeon to never eat less than 1000-1200 calories a day, I don't. I eat healthy foods and I work out 4-5 hours a day! Yes, that's correct I meant 4-5 hours. I walk 6 miles, do the elliptical for an hour (4.5 miles), I swim a mile, I do strength training (weights) for an hour, and sometimes I do more after that like skating or dancing, Ect. Now, can someone please explain to me why I've only lost 57 pounds in 4 and a half months when I literally changed my whole life style from no exercise to massive exercise and crap for food to "healthy" stuff????? I've been stuck at 212 for weeks!!! WTH? My goal for May was NOT unreasonable! I only wanted to drop 15-20 pounds and um... As it stands I've lost a whole THREE!!!! What is wrong with me?[/quote']

Vanessa to be honest

57pds in 4 months is great!! I have only lost 35pds and was Sleeved in January remember before the surgery losing 1pds was impossible so keep it real... I am grateful for what I have achieved after being sleeved no more cholesterol or diabetes meds and 35pds gone. I'm learning to forget about the scale and just focus on living my life in a healthier and positive way... I assure you continue what your doing and before you know it the scale will move. Good luck on your journey and God bless.

[skinnywannab 6]

Hello!! I had my surgery on January 16th. I have lost 46 lbs and couldn't be happier! I love my new life!! I have been at a plateau for a few weeks, but continue to exercise 4days a week for an hour and continue taking my Vitamins and I do still eat some of the foods I love but in smaller portions! I love being able to taste the foods I love but not be able to overdo it or overeat!! Keep working hard! It pays off! Don't be so hard on yourself! You are doing great! I agree you are working out too much!! I don't think any trainer or medical professional would agree that it's healthy to spend 6 hours a day exercising! I think I would be totally depressed if I were doing that and not losing!!