I am becoming more and more convinced that I am doing something wrong. I do not feel that I have lost enough weight. My sleeve was 1/20 and I have only lost 37 lbs It has been 2+ months. I see where others have lost that much in the first month!

I am very stressed about this and am not sure what to do. I just hit send on an email to the NP at my surgeon's office and anxiously wait for her reply (which might take several days and before anyone says it, I know if it Sunday and she is not working). I am loosing pounds and have lost inches, but I am afraid it should be more. I am watching everything I eat and doing cardio for 30 minutes 5 times a week.

I am on several medications for Lupus and Fibromyalgia and they cause weight gain (one of the many reasons I am hear now and could not loose). Could that be why I am not loosing as much? Am I doing something wrong?

I know that no one can give me an exact answer to my question, but I could really use some support. Thanks y'all!

I total understand I'm freaking out too. I was 5 weeks post op and went to see my surgeon he told me I hadn't lost enough weight.

SW 285

Weight at 5 wks 265

Current Weight 257

He told me I have to lose 20 lbs in the next 5 wks

My scale hasn't moved in a wk. I am walking as much as I can, I have 15 mth old I chase around all day.

I hate that he is making me feel like I'm a failure already.

I don't agree that you are expected to drop an exact amount in a specific time...that is just asking for stress. You work the plan..stay away.from slider foods..and you will be fine.

Relax and enjoy your successes !!

I total understand I'm freaking out too. I was 5 weeks post op and went to see my surgeon he told me I hadn't lost enough weight.

SW 285

Weight at 5 wks 265

Current Weight 257

He told me I have to lose 20 lbs in the next 5 wks

My scale hasn't moved in a wk. I am walking as much as I can, I have 15 mth old I chase around all day.

I hate that he is making me feel like I'm a failure already.

What's he going to do if you don't? Undo your surgery? Beat you up? Pull off your toenails? Whatevs....! Just keep on, you're doing great.

I total understand I'm freaking out too. I was 5 weeks post op and went to see my surgeon he told me I hadn't lost enough weight.

SW 285

Weight at 5 wks 265

Current Weight 257

He told me I have to lose 20 lbs in the next 5 wks

My scale hasn't moved in a wk. I am walking as much as I can, I have 15 mth old I chase around all day.

I hate that he is making me feel like I'm a failure already.

No pressure! Lol... I really don't understand that. I was a "slow loser" in the beginning then it caught up with me. Everyone's bodies react differently. As long as you're following your plan you will be successful.

Are you kidding? I would be elated with 37 pounds!! I had my surgery 1/23/14. Mind you I dropped 32 pounds prior to surgery, but the first month after surgery I only lost 13 pounds!! And I did not cheat!! Not even once. I even stayed the same for a week! Everyone kept telling me Wow! Look at you! How much have you lost now?? I hated mumbling 13. My nutritionist was not happy when I asked her about comparing myself to others. So I have not been on the scale since 2/21/14 at my last appointment. I go back this Friday 3/28/14. I was super excited cause I can't wait to see how much I've dropped now. But after reading all these posts about 37-40 pounds since surgery around the same time as myself, I am nervous now. I find myself thinking, what if I only lost another 13?? That would only be 26 since surgery. However, I am going to hold my head high and not dwell on it. My loss is my loss and I feel tremendous and I have been dropping in size!! So be extremely happy with your progress! I am excited for you!!