This Can't Be Right...nearly 1 Month Out And 5 Lbs Lost

[terry1118 1,274]

I am losing at a rate slower than I often would when dieting before RNY. But you're right...consistent weight loss, whatever the rate is the most important thing and thats why I chose WLS to help me. I could lose 50-60 lbs in the past, but it always came back with interest. I guess at the start ( week one) I assumed I should be losing 5-15 lbs per week like some of the others on here. I was also a little anxious that I'd taken such a drastic "last resort" measure and that it may not work. Ive failed miserably at getting anywhere near a healthy weight since I was 12 (im now 34). I need this to work.

Of course ive quickly realized that playing comparisons is futile and the most important part is focusing on my plan and my own individual journey. Im much more relaxed about my progress now. And yep. ..im hoping the slower loss helps maintain skin tone that's for sure!

Thanks for posting. It's great to hear from someone who was also impatient at the start who lost consistently and is now rocking size 12...soon to be 10! I can't wait for the day I can say the same thing. I can't imagine it! I haven't been that size since I was a child.

You'll get there! Have patience and follow your program as closely as possible. And I know what you mean about losing before the surgery. In '09 I lost 80 pounds on Optifast but gained it all back within two years. In '04 I lost 75 pounds on Atkins and gained it all back within two years. In '95 I lost 50 pounds on WW and yup! Gained it all back within two years, plus some more! I'm GOOD at losing but I've never been good at keeping it off. The success rate for RNY gives me hope (along with education and working to make lasting lifestyle changes). Here's to a healthy future and enjoying life! :-)

[patrice1 81]

I have been approved for the surgery but have just begun the entire process that leads up to getting an actual date. Therefore, I have a bit of time to wait as I jump through the hoops. The reason I am posting here is that I have been a slow loser in the past, although I am a serial dieter and have had success (only to gain it back and then some cycle so many are familiar with), and I think I may be a slow lower after surgery but there is no way of knowing that. So, I just want to say thank you to everyone here for sharing your stories. It helps a "newbie" like me be prepared for whatever may happen!

All the best,

Patrice

[patticake1448 78]

I'm with you ladies! It's really tough being a "slow" loser after all we've been through. I do agree that I'm still losing more then I ever could before surgery, and I have every intention of keeping the weight off for once and for all! I read so much about stalls before my surgery, that I decided to just hide my scale for a while. I weighed in at my one week and one month follow up visits with my surgeon, and am looking forward to my three month weigh-in shortly. There's so little we can eat right after surgery, I figured I would just remove the "scale stress" from my life and just be pleasantly surprised at each follow-up appointment. I know I'll have to start weighing myself after my three month visit to ensure I'm doing the right things and tweaking things when necessary. Until then, I have enough to deal with without "scale stress!" Good luck to you all!

[Gaga2013 8]

I tried to be patient and not panic. Unfortunately I'm finding myself wallowing. I've lost a total of 5 lbs since my surgery which was 10/21. Even the people who refer to themselves as slow losers lost more than this. Im seeing my nut and surgeon in 4 days. Im following everything as prescribed by nut and surgeon. I'm logging my food. Cals are 700-900 per day. Protein at 65-80 gms daily. I'm exercising daily for 45-90 mins.

Ive read other blogs online where RNY didn't work for people and they never really lost weight or it took them 2 years to lose 40 lbs when they needed to lose 120.

Someone please share if they also started excruciatingly slow but then the weight loss ramped up later on. I need hope!!

Panicked venting over. Thanks

When you exercise you need to change it up daily. Try cardio first day. Day 2-15 mins cardio followed by arms and upper body finish 15 mins cardio. Day 3-all cardio. Day 4-10 mins cardio then legs and lower body finish with15 mins cardio. Change it up or your body will get used to the excersise you are doing and won't get you anywhere. Hope this helps. Remember to give your body a break at least once or twice a week.

[andrea tahlequah 3]

I tried to be patient and not panic. Unfortunately I'm finding myself wallowing. I've lost a total of 5 lbs since my surgery which was 10/21. Even the people who refer to themselves as slow losers lost more than this. Im seeing my nut and surgeon in 4 days. Im following everything as prescribed by nut and surgeon. I'm logging my food. Cals are 700-900 per day. Protein at 65-80 gms daily. I'm exercising daily for 45-90 mins.

Ive read other blogs online where RNY didn't work for people and they never really lost weight or it took them 2 years to lose 40 lbs when they needed to lose 120.

Someone please share if they also started excruciatingly slow but then the weight loss ramped up later on. I need hope!!

Panicked venting over. Thanks

I am 5 1/2 months post op. My inital month I only lost 8 pounds. Then month 2 was 12 pounds. I would drop 8 to 10 pounds in one week then not lose anything for 2 to 3 weeks. Then in 1 week I would drop some more and for 3 weeks nothing. I have been losing this way the whole time.

Fortunately the amounts have increased. Total weight loss is 113 pounds and counting. My goal weight is only 37 lbs away and onederland is 17! It will happen for you!

[rach1134 32]

I am 5 1/2 months post op. My inital month I only lost 8 pounds. Then month 2 was 12 pounds. I would drop 8 to 10 pounds in one week then not lose anything for 2 to 3 weeks. Then in 1 week I would drop some more and for 3 weeks nothing. I have been losing this way the whole time.

Fortunately the amounts have increased. Total weight loss is 113 pounds and counting. My goal weight is only 37 lbs away and onederland is 17! It will happen for you!

Thankyou! Amazing. Love to hear stories like tgisr. Congrats on your wonderful loss. :-)