Disappointed in myself

[Brandalyn 53]

Its been 9 weeks since VSG and I've only lost 37 pounds since surgery. I really thought I would have lost more by now.

I was sick for a week and had IV meds and fluids pumped into me, I also had to get steroids cuz my lungs were shutting down....maybe this slowed my weight loss?

HW 260

SW 250

CW 213

[MommyMeghan 92]

You're averaging 4lbs a week which is double the norm for nonsurgical weight loss. I'd say you're doing good. If you're having other health issues don't be so hard on yourself. 9 weeks isn't that long. Be patient & allow yourself time to heal. Are you doing any exercises? Once the doctor clears you for that, you'll see more progress. Chin up! It's a journey, not a race

[Jerr_Bear 241]

Don't be discouraged. Just my perspective here, but you've already lost ~30% of your expected weight loss in 2 months! That looks like progress to me. In 6 or 7 months you'll be where you want to be. I'm sure it gets tough, but stick with it, and you'll do great.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I know your struggle is real to you, but as someone who has "only" lost 47 pounds in 6 MONTHS, posts like this are pretty upsetting. Really makes me wonder what rate people were expecting to lose weight at. I'd give my whole spiel about how the rate at which you lose is meaningless as long as you eventually get to your goal and how, unlike a diet, you are never "done" with your sleeve, but I just can't even today....

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Its been 9 weeks since VSG and I've only lost 37 pounds since surgery. I really thought I would have lost more by now.

I was sick for a week and had IV meds and fluids pumped into me, I also had to get steroids cuz my lungs were shutting down....maybe this slowed my weight loss?

HW 260

SW 250

CW 213

There's no race or prescribed amount you are supposed to have lost. Everyone loses at different rates. Some are fast losers and some are slow losers. When is the last time you lost 37lbs in 2½mths? Don't compare yourself to others. Continue to follow your program and you should be fine.

[Brandalyn 53]

Thank you all. I just feel like I'm in a funk.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Thank you all. I just feel like I'm in a funk.

It happens to the best of us, thus my overly snippy response earlier. Sorry for that!

[Brandalyn 53]

Please don't apologize! I needed to be reminded that I'm being whiny lol

[gabby_megs 3]

I think that's great! Don't put so much pressure on yourself, as your body had had a lot of adjusting to do in that amount of time Keep up the good work!

[Veronica Page 488]

How much would you of lost without the surgery...ask yourself that and it will total change your perception on the whole thing! Congrats that is an awesome weight loss!

[melhach 18]

That's a great loss don't be so hard on yourself