I need help.... I am so depressed. I am almost seven weeks out and I am only averaging around 2 pounds per week. I’ve only lost 9 pounds in the last 4 weeks. I am on my second stall. I was at the doctor's on Wednesday and when I asked about it they just said you should be averaging at least 5 pounds per week now and then just looked concerned. I get my fluids, Vitamins and Protein in almost every day. I'm even eating 700 calories a day which is more than most people at my stage. And no, my measurements have not changed. Waist is barley an inch smaller.

I just can't believe I had my insides altered for almost the same results I was getting before surgery. The Dr. told me to up my protein (only 10 grams which I was close to on most days anyway) and take a laxative (that has been an issue but it has not helped with the weight). I am just so scared right now and I am trying not to cry as I sit here and type this.

Any encouragement or kind words would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Heather

Just like I expected...As soon as I walked into work everyone was looking at me up and down...lol... Here is a picture of my face from 12/27/12 until today.

Your losing weight I can tell

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Yes, I can tell a difference too. Keep going!

Oh Gosh I get all down' date=' depressed & vow to thrown scale into my neighbor's backyard but then I log in here and see that I not the only one who feels like this!! I want to see changes in me, the scale and my clothes-- I feel like I should be losing it like water and instead I feel like the people who know I've had it done are looking at me thinking ~ she had gastric and she still looks the same, it must not have worked for her ~ I don't want to FAiL!!![/quote']

One way to fail is to expect to fail. Treating yourself like a failure will ultimatly lead you to bad decisions and realizing your fears. That being said. Everyone loses in the first year no matter what you do. Think thin!

One way to fail is to expect to fail. Treating yourself like a failure will ultimatly lead you to bad decisions and realizing your fears. That being said. Everyone loses in the first year no matter what you do. Think thin!

You are right and that's one thing I'm working on daily, to be positive and HAPPY with my blessings. 8 months ago I didn't even think I was going to be able to get the surgery and now I've had it so, I should count my blessings and work

hard with what I've been given.

I love love this site- its like having a reality check everyday!! Thank you!!!

I actually started a little note book and write down the amount of weight I lose each week. I can see the pattern now. Go a week or two drop very little then bam 3-4 pounds drop off. I use MFP pal but you don't see the week by week as easily on there.

I really don't know what my weekly weight loss is. I know its been like 1-2 pounds a week except the week I went back into hospital and placed back on clear liquids that week I lost 10. But haven't lost any since January 2 or 3rd

Consider shifting your focus. Forget about the scales and forget about measuring your success by the number on the scales. Instead focus that energy on following the protocol as closely to the letter as you can and continuing to get ALL of your Protein in every day. Every day that you do that is a success. Every, single, day.

Trust the process and trust your body to find its own way in its own time. Forget about some arbitrary weekly weight loss number. Absolute nonsense and a sure formula for frustration. The fact that your weight loss may be different from mine, or anyone else's, means absolutely nothing. There is no one size fits all. Doesn't exist. We're all individuals, all unique, and all different. There are countless variables.

There is no question that RNY works. There is no question that you have lost weight. There is no question that you will continue to lose weight. Relax. Deep breaths. Focus on doing your part. Congratulate yourself every day for being one step closer. Take the time to enjoy every delicious moment of the journey. The weight will take care of itself. Tough times never last, tough people - do.

You're gonna love the new you!!

Thanks DL. Always the voice of reason!

So I've been feeling the same as many of you...wishing the scale would move a little faster but a long as its not going the other way I'm trying to remain positive....7wks out and seeing 26 lb loss...I'm trying not to compare to the ones who are down 40 in a few short Weeks....i have noticed tho that the days I work hard at getting more calories and even an extra 10 min of exc does make the scale move...yesterday was one of those days and I felt I was eating (grazing) all day but this morning I'm down 2lbs from yesterday...and no I don't weigh everyday but was checking if what I was doing was working...its good to shake up your metabolism....