Hey everyone..

I'm 5 weeks post op and only lost abt 20 lbs:(

I take my Vitamins, at least 60g of pro daily, I do have room for improvement with exercise & Water intake. I am just so disappointed... I expected so much more! Surg-9/11...SW=244. CW=224

I would appreciate any feedback. Anyone else experience such a slow start??

I am feeling disappointed too. I'm only 3 weeks post op but I already feel like I'm stuck at 18 pounds lost. I'm doing all the stuff required except a solid work out where I sweat, but I'm still experiencing a moderate amount of pain. I've even used Spark People to track my calories and protein and I'm usually under 800 calories a day in fact I'm usually around 400 to 500. I almost feel like retreating to the preop liquid diet, I lost 9 pounds in 9 days. It is maybe too soon to expect too much?

I am feeling disappointed too. I'm only 3 weeks post op but I already feel like I'm stuck at 18 pounds lost. I'm doing all the stuff required except a solid work out where I sweat' date=' but I'm still experiencing a moderate amount of pain. I've even used Spark People to track my calories and Protein and I'm usually under 800 calories a day in fact I'm usually around 400 to 500. I almost feel like retreating to the preop liquid diet, I lost 9 pounds in 9 days. It is maybe too soon to expect too much?[/quote']

Well I am trying to convince myself that I am just getting off to a slow start. However, it still makes me upset! Im doing everything but exercising everyday..I would have thought that living on 500 cals or less would default to losing weight. If I had exercised everday b4 surg... prob wldnt have needed it then... i guess i didnt realize abt the whole exercise component...

ok ladies... patience is key. You have dealt your body quite a blow. Follow the program and the results will follow. Protein should be between 60-90 grams a day. Water and exercise are also very important. Your body will release the fat when it is good and ready. You guys just have to stay strong and do everything you are supposed to do!!!

ok ladies... patience is key. You have dealt your body quite a blow. Follow the program and the results will follow. Protein should be between 60-90 grams a day. Water and exercise are also very important. Your body will release the fat when it is good and ready. You guys just have to stay strong and do everything you are supposed to do!!!

Kristy3k..

Thanks so much for your words of encouragment!

They are much needed. I go to the Dr on Monday for follow up..I think I have lost the 20% expected but i was hoping for so much more!! Patience is def not my best virtue:(. but I am trying.