4 weeks out and only 16 lbs lost. Totally regretting this surgery.

[goirish78 100]

I agree with the posters who upped their intake/protein and started to see some more movement on the scale. I'm almost 3 months out from surgery and have lost 41 lbs. total, with my biggest losses being in the last few weeks when I've upped my intake to between 900 and 1100 per day. I was trying to be so diligent about keeping my calories down and getting in my Protein, Water, and Vitamins, and wasn't losing much. When I talked to the nut, she suggested I up my intake and see if that made a difference - it did. Lost 6 lbs 2 weeks ago and 3 lbs this past week. I was initially very disappointed I wasn't losing faster, but as many posters have mentioned, you need to look at it over the long haul - I've never lost this much weight before, and I'll take being 41 lbs lighter than I was.

Hang in there and give yourself a break - do what you can, keep getting in your Water and Protein, and only weigh 1x a week if you can. I was driving myself nuts weighing everyday, and have been much happier weighing only on Fridays. You've got this!

[goirish78 100]

I agree with the posters who upped their intake/protein and started to see some more movement on the scale. I'm almost 3 months out from surgery and have lost 41 lbs. total, with my biggest losses being in the last few weeks when I've upped my intake to between 900 and 1100 per day. I was trying to be so diligent about keeping my calories down and getting in my Protein, Water, and Vitamins, and wasn't losing much. When I talked to the nut, she suggested I up my intake and see if that made a difference - it did. Lost 6 lbs 2 weeks ago and 3 lbs this past week. I was initially very disappointed I wasn't losing faster, but as many posters have mentioned, you need to look at it over the long haul - I've never lost this much weight before, and I'll take being 41 lbs lighter than I was.

Hang in there and give yourself a break - do what you can, keep getting in your Water and Protein, and only weigh 1x a week if you can. I was driving myself nuts weighing everyday, and have been much happier weighing only on Fridays. You've got this!

[PokeyJo 47]

So sorry to hear of your frustration... Please keep in mind, you have lost 16 pounds already and that should be celebrated! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Keep it slow and steady.... That's what wins the war!

[PokeyJo 47]

So sorry to hear of your frustration... Please keep in mind, you have lost 16 pounds already and that should be celebrated! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Keep it slow and steady.... That's what wins the war!

[Chase30 114]

everyones body is different but keeping those calories low will lead to weight loss. it's science. calories in vs calories out. drink more Water, Protein Shakes, and eat white fish for dinner, no carbs after lunch..

[Chase30 114]

everyones body is different but keeping those calories low will lead to weight loss. it's science. calories in vs calories out. drink more Water, Protein Shakes, and eat white fish for dinner, no carbs after lunch..

[alene 74]

I was a very VERY slow loser at first. But after 2 and a half months, I just started losing weight fast!! I was so frustrated just like you and ready to throw in the towel, but once my body understood that I was serious about losing weight, it relented. I actually lost 5 lbs in one week!! And I'm still losing. It takes a while but if you stay with the program, I just know you will lose and keep loosing!! Good luck and have fun watching those pounds go away forever! !!

[alene 74]

I was a very VERY slow loser at first. But after 2 and a half months, I just started losing weight fast!! I was so frustrated just like you and ready to throw in the towel, but once my body understood that I was serious about losing weight, it relented. I actually lost 5 lbs in one week!! And I'm still losing. It takes a while but if you stay with the program, I just know you will lose and keep loosing!! Good luck and have fun watching those pounds go away forever! !!

[beauty29 72]

I think it would make sense for a 3 week stall to happen especially if your 1st 2 are Clear Liquids and the 3rd you switch over to low fat soft solids. What you think about this?

[beauty29 72]

I think it would make sense for a 3 week stall to happen especially if your 1st 2 are clear liquids and the 3rd you switch over to low fat soft solids. What you think about this?

[OHHLALA 11]

Thank all for your support. Just some stats my starting weight was 224lbs. I have lost 16lbs in the first two weeks not an ounce the past two weeks. I get 65 to 72 grams of Protein 50 is just from the Protein Shake. The NUT has told me not to go over 800 calories per day. I walk during my 30 minute lunch as well as after work.

[OHHLALA 11]

Thank all for your support. Just some stats my starting weight was 224lbs. I have lost 16lbs in the first two weeks not an ounce the past two weeks. I get 65 to 72 grams of Protein 50 is just from the Protein Shake. The NUT has told me not to go over 800 calories per day. I walk during my 30 minute lunch as well as after work.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Have you taken pictures? Measurements? Please do!

I fluctuated between 189 and 192 for all of September. Since I can't quit this diet, I stuck to plan and kept my normal exercise plan; doing my best to get in 10k steps a day, martial arts and kickboxing, a little gym time, nothing strenuous most days with a few really tough days thrown in for fun.

Over the last week, I have lost five pounds. Over the month, I have lost an entire clothing size. Pants that were too tight last week were too loose yesterday!

What the flippity flip? Amazing!

Keep it up, it will happen.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Have you taken pictures? Measurements? Please do!

I fluctuated between 189 and 192 for all of September. Since I can't quit this diet, I stuck to plan and kept my normal exercise plan; doing my best to get in 10k steps a day, martial arts and kickboxing, a little gym time, nothing strenuous most days with a few really tough days thrown in for fun.

Over the last week, I have lost five pounds. Over the month, I have lost an entire clothing size. Pants that were too tight last week were too loose yesterday!

What the flippity flip? Amazing!

Keep it up, it will happen.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Try not to get too wound up about it - it doesn't help I do understand though. In the past 10 months, I've learned that my body can only lose so fast, and it's not like anyone else's, so there is no predicting what will happen. I just went through 14 day stretch of no loss...and even though I've lost a lot, I have a long way to go. I still fear every pound lost will be my last. Some months are better than others, but one thing is for certain - stick with it, give it some time, and you will see that the weight does come off.