So I am officially a slow loser. Anyone else? I read so much about people who lost tons of weight really fast but I don't hear much about people losing slow. I know they exist. I mean I'm one of them so I know there has to be more. I had surgery on Nov 18 and I had lost 19 pounds in the 6 weeks prior to surgery. A week after surgery I hit stall for probably 3 weeks It was very frustrated but finally the scale started moving again and I felt better. So in the 9 weeks since surgery I have lost about 25 pounds. At first I felt very defeated since I kept reading about people dropping tons of weight really quick. Now I have come to terms with it. I'm doing everything the right way so as long as the scale keeps going down then i'm ok with it.

I have said this in other posts before - try not to compare your loss with others, you do not know their starting weight, height, metabolism etc. also pound to pound is the wrong thing yo look at anyway, look at %. Work out you percentage loss that is how much you have lost compared to what you want to lose written as a percentage.

I am a slow loser I was sleeved April 12 and I have lost 92lb and that is 92% as I am aiming for 100lb. I did want to lose it by my first year anniversary but knew soon out that it was not going to happen. I too used to compare myself with others in those first few months and get upset that my loss was slower. However someone said use the percentage method and then I became more calm especially when I hit the 50% mark as I knew that from that point on I had less to lose than I had lost already.

Hope this helps some of you.

I am getting so frustrated. Like my screen name, I am an addict and know I have to do a lot of work but I have gotten off track. I don't eat horribly but I am not eating "diet" food. I had my surgery 9/25/13. My starting weight was 292, my pre-surgery weight was 286 and I am now down to 247-249 depending on the day. I have been this weight for 2.5 months. I can't eat a lot THANK GOD! so why am I not losing at all. I really could use a boost and some encouragement. I am afraid to go back to the doctor for my last follow up this month because I haven't moved the scale at all since the last visit. Everyone says my face is thinner but I am not seeing any progress.

Some people are unfortunate and stall for weeks/months and it is frustrating. I can only say hang on in there, stick to your plan, log everything you eat into my fitness pal and make sure you keep your exercise plan up. Also make sure you measure yourself as many people find that they might not be losing lbs but they are losing inches.

I am getting so frustrated. Like my screen name, I am an addict and know I have to do a lot of work but I have gotten off track. I don't eat horribly but I am not eating "diet" food. I had my surgery 9/25/13. My starting weight was 292, my pre-surgery weight was 286 and I am now down to 247-249 depending on the day. I have been this weight for 2.5 months. I can't eat a lot THANK GOD! so why am I not losing at all. I really could use a boost and some encouragement. I am afraid to go back to the doctor for my last follow up this month because I haven't moved the scale at all since the last visit. Everyone says my face is thinner but I am not seeing any progress.

So what are you eating?

I eat a lot of salads and chicken, cheese, granola bars, fruit. I also eat not the greatest foods. I know I am my own worst enemy. I try to remember to drink my protein shakes and drink more. I am a huge stress and bordum eater and have been really busy and stressed at work, the snacks people bring on are killing me.

Not to mention being tired and bored at night. I need to pull up my big girl pants and get back on the wagon but its sooo hard

I think the granola bars are an issue - they are high in carbs and fat. Have you tried Quest bars? They are high in Protein. There are other bars as well - I have 2 I like from Health Wise (www.mybariatricpantry.com) that are 15 grams of protein and while they have carbs, they have Fiber which counteracts the impact on insulin release.

Fruit has sugars - that could be bothersome as well. What kind of fruit and how much?

Also, look at the salads you're having? Your salads should have plenty of protein - in fact, the lettuce and veg portion of the the salad should be minimal - not like a salad you had pre-surgery. Adding eggs and/or chicken would be good.

I think the granola bars are an issue - they are high in carbs and fat. Have you tried Quest bars? They are high in Protein. There are other bars as well - I have 2 I like from Health Wise (www.mybariatricpantry.com) that are 15 grams of protein and while they have carbs, they have fiber which counteracts the impact on insulin release.

Fruit has sugars - that could be bothersome as well. What kind of fruit and how much?

Also, look at the salads you're having? Your salads should have plenty of protein - in fact, the lettuce and veg portion of the the salad should be minimal - not like a salad you had pre-surgery. Adding eggs and/or chicken would be good.

And how about the dressings on your salads? Are you indulging in the Snacks people bring? I really think you know where the problems are, but it's something only you can fix. Just really try to fill up with protein first so there's no room for the other stuff. Clear out your cupboards and Keep all the junk out of your house so you have nothing but healthy choices during your moments of weakness when you're bored.

I agree with Kindle above...My husband and son eat tortilla chips - it's a slider food for me. I told them I need them to put the bag of chips away and not leave the open bag on the counter.

I also have a cabinet where my food is - it's all mine and I get to pick Snacks from that area. It has my Protein bars, puddings, hot chocolates, decaf coffees, Protein shakes, etc. This gives me one place to go to get my snacks.

I guess I am a slow loser. 3 months 42 pounds 56 total. However, I am now wearing a size 12 comfortably and bought some 10s. Holy $!t! Amazing. I'll take this slow loss any day of the week! Hw 247 sw 233 cw 191.

Bombs, I don't get this. How in the world is this SLOW? By anyone's definition, you have lost an incredible amount in 3 months.

Either way, I'm with you. Wearing a size 12 or 14 in jeans, and enjoying myself. I cannot call my loss slow, even though it did slow down after the first month.

Bombs, I don't get this. How in the world is this SLOW? By anyone's definition, you have lost an incredible amount in 3 months. Either way, I'm with you. Wearing a size 12 or 14 in jeans, and enjoying myself. I cannot call my loss slow, even though it did slow down after the first month.

of course comparing myself to others. So happy about this process.

Thank you all for the in the pants. Sometimes you need to be called out :-)

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS TOPIC! I'm a slow loser too. I got my sleeve 2 days before Thanksgiving. I lost 15 pounds within the first week of surgery then nada. My doctor at my month post op appointment said many of his patients do that because they're taking in "liquid" Protein vs. solid protein. So, I concentrated on Protein Bars, deli meat, etc. I'm down 25 pounds since surgery and I feel like I've fought for it. It's winter so I'm not out walking like I want to be. Everyone says once I start exercising regularly it'll fall off.

I had a failed lap band before the sleeve and I think I'm having some PTSD from that since it wasn't successful. I feel like with something this drastic and extreme I should have drastic and extreme results. It's tough but like other people say, every pound is a win. I just wish it was a little easier.

I have lost 25 pounds since surgery November 19th. That includes the weight gain from the IV. I have not been 216 pounds or in size 16 pants in ten years! I am not complaining but it does cross my mind that the loss should be faster. I examine myself all the time to see what I can do better or differently. I work out 4-5 days a week for a hour or two . I am trying new things at the gym all the time. I do not feel well if I eat below 800-900 calories, so I stick with that most days.

I wanted to add that I fighting for every damn pound this is not the easy way at all! I am working my ass off! I have lost 10 inches off my waist since 7/4/13!

Edited January 27, 201412 yr by Bronco0605