1 step forward & TEN back!

[NeverBeTheSameAgain 241]

As all of u know, I had my surgery 6/3/2013...ok in the week of pre op & 2 weeks after, at my post op appointment which was June 20, I found out I lost 30lbs. I had an appointment 2day & I ONLY lost 8 lbs (3 1/2 weeks later). Im so sad, bcuz ppl kept saying "the bigger u are the more weight u lose"...well it don't seem that way at all. Im completely discouraged!!!!! I hate feeling this way bcuz I wanna let my light shine so I can help sombdy else but right now my batteries are low!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

As all of u know, I had my surgery 6/3/2013...ok in the week of pre op & 2 weeks after, at my post op appointment which was June 20, I found out I lost 30lbs. I had an appointment 2day & I ONLY lost 8 lbs (3 1/2 weeks later). Im so sad, bcuz ppl kept saying "the bigger u are the more weight u lose"...well it don't seem that way at all. Im completely discouraged!!!!! I hate feeling this way bcuz I wanna let my light shine so I can help sombdy else but right now my batteries are low!

Your light will shine. Right now, we're taking care of you.

How are you doing on Protein?

How are you doing on fluids?

How many calories are you consuming per day?

How are you tracking your food?

What are you doing for exercise, how much, and how often?

[NeverBeTheSameAgain 241]

Your light will shine. Right now, we're taking care of you.

How are you doing on Protein? I don't know

How are you doing on fluids? Drinking about 20-30 oz a day

How many calories are you consuming per day? 400-600

How are you tracking your food? Im not

What are you doing for exercise, how much, and how often? walking, I cant do 30mins & everyday

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I don't know

Drinking about 20-30 oz a day

400-600

Im not

I cant do 30mins & everyday

You to find a way to track what you're consuming. If you're putting everything you eat into, say, myfitnesspal it will tell you how much Protein you're getting. There are other apps but I'm not familiar with them.

The fluids look good but I think you're supposed to be getting 48oz to 64oz.

You don't need to do 30mins. If you're doing 5 everyday that's great, keep that up.

Some reality here: there's no way after sleeve surgery you're consuming as much as you did before surgery. Like everyone else, you are probably in a calorie deficit everyday. The weight will come off, but it may be super slow if you're not getting enough calories or other reasons. Something needs to be tweaked and your surgeon's office is the best place to ask. I wish I had answers for you.

[NeverBeTheSameAgain 241]

I know, I'm confused & I don't really know what to do.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

8 lbs (3 1/2 weeks later). "the bigger u are the more weight u lose".

NeverBeTheSameAgain

i "think" losing 10 lbs in a month is good (average) - so you are on track w/8 1/2 lbs gone

i have heard also that if you are slightly "bigger" the weight comes off quicker and easier

not necessarily true

but remember - we're all different

we all lose weight in a different time period

never, never, ever compare your weight loss with someone else

I'm sure you are doing everything right

eating vvvvery slowly

getting in all your Water, not drinking during meals

waiting 45-60 minutes after you eat before you drink again

chewing into small "shreds" of pieces

as long as you are following all the rules - its almost impossible not to lose weight

you are on such a small caloric intake

maybe still on puree'???

being sad takes more energy

try and smile (easier said than done)

i can see in your lovely face you will succeed

good luck

kathy

"God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It!!"

[chinamama 104]

Well remember you probably had a 3 week stall mixed in there somewhere. (remember even of the biggest loser there is always in week 2or 3 a time when some just don't lose or lose as much). You are doing great! In 51 days (including pre-op) you have lost an average of 3/4 of a pound a day!!! That is AWESOME!!! From your responses I see you need to really up you Water, that makes a HUGE difference, and track your food/protein.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I know, I'm confused & I don't really know what to do.

Yes you do. Don't get discouraged, this is just a temporary setback. Once that certain something gets tweaked properly it'll start happening for you.

[No game 14,436]

Girl, the first thing you need to do is breathe!

And the second thing you need to do is push that water! At least 64 oz a day, of I don't drink my Water I don't lose.

20 to 30 0z a day is not enough.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I know, I'm confused & I don't really know what to do.

Something else: you need to start measuring yourself. myfitnesspal will track that as well and you may find that when you're not losing weight the inches are coming off.

[Ballermom 803]

I agree With using My fitness Pal is a good way to keep track of what we are eating. It keeps me accountable. When I I use the MFP it helps. I have to get more diligent with it. so sleeve is my name

[Chelenka 827]

What steps back are you talking about? I don't see any backward motion in your post. you didn't GAIN 8 & 1/2 lbs! You are doing great! Try to get your Water intake up and the Protein. The weight will come off. A very wise WW meeting leader once said to me "you can control what you put in your mouth but you can't control what your body does with it!" Smile and try to feel pride in your accomplishment so far. You are doing great!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2