Today has been a month since I got sleeved. I have lost 19 lbs. I know everyone is different but I feel discouraged because it has only been 19 lbs. I guess that I was expecting more... I've been stalled for 2 weeks now. Is this that I am going through normal??? I need some motivation....

I was feeling the same just a few days ago try switching your routine or increase your walking that may help

Good advice riggins - also, what are you eating, are you drinking calories, are you tracking your food /water(or drink) intake, - this is the number one BEST way to be sure your remain on track - also do you drink alcohol - obviously all of these thing will vary your results - at the end of the day it's still about burning more than you consume... Lots of luck - keep your chin up, be active, make every bite count & be true to yourself ! - you can do this !

Hi Cio.

I feel the same way. I'm learning that each day is a new day, and that we are all heading in the right direction. I'm just happy to know that I'm not the only person out there feeling the same thing.

I'm joining the club. Minimal weight lost after surgery. Logic tells me I will lose eventually, considering how little I'm eating, how much water I'm drinking, and how much time spent walking. But it's hard when I read about the major losses of others. I seriously considered staying off these forums because I sometimes find it more discouraging than helpful.

Don't be discouraged! 19 lbs in 1 mth is amazing! That's almost 5 lbs a week!

I'm a slow loser too and whenever I stay the same weight for a few days I think, well, that's it, I'm done losing. I'm only 2 months out from surgery and have lost 34 pounds since surgery date, not including weight lost during pre-op diet. Logic says I will keep losing, I just have to change things up a bit and be patient. I already look and feel better so the only thing that could make me feel bad are numbers on a scale. Keep trying and celebrate all your victories along the way.

What I learned from just being on here a short time is u can't base your situation off others everyone is different...I found myself doing that until I realized I'm not where I want to be but I'm also not where I was..besides I'd rather loose gradually to me it looks better

agreed - my doc says 20 lbs avg per month is standard - but evry body is different - keep doinbg the right things and by the way, more importantly is how are your clothes fitting??

Hi I too am in the slow loser club. I have only lost 16 lbs since surgery but 33 including the pre surgery diet. I am worried to start the next phase but guess I have to eventually. Keep on working everyone. It is a journey and we are all on it.

I am glad I am not the only one. Down only 20 lbs after a month . I am just eating injury chicken broth some tune cottage cheese oh water,water and more water and treadmilling

Thanks for the encouraging words guys! It really helps to see that I am not the only one. I will continue thinking positive, hopefully I will start losing more weight soon. One thing is that without the sleeve I would've never lost the 19 lbs, that is for sure!