6 weeks out and not losing weight

[Scarlet56 6]

ok, so I had my gastric bypass on May 29, 2015. on the day of surgery I weighed 220 s. down from 235 for my pre op diet. since then I have only lost 20 pounds, I am really getting very frustrated since I know people who have lost much more weight by this time...... anybody going through the same thing? I am following my diet to the tee and measure my food......HELP!!!!

[SkinnyDown 409]

Are you exercising? I do treadmill daily, and was just told to start core strengthening with resistance bands and a stability exercise ball. I'm not sure if that is helping me lose or not. I think because I weighed a lot more to begin with, we bigger people tend to lose faster, as we have a lot more to lose. Even though I'm down 64 lbs, I still have over 130 to lose to get to goal. I guess I'd ask ....when is the last time you lost 20 lbs in 6 weeks? That's still a lot of weight to lose in that amount of time.

I'd consult your NUT, and make sure you are recording every thing that goes into your mouth food or liquid, no matter what it is. I'd also log all the exercise you are doing, to show your NUT, too. Are you doing a Protein, Calorie, Carb count at the end of the day?

[Scarlet56 6]

• I exercise every day yes I am eating only what I am suppose to.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Your weight loss seems a little on the light side. But your starting weight was 235 pounds. Some people start with much higher starting weights.

You meal volume should be minimal. I would look at the calories in the Protein shakes or the fluids that you drink. In my case, as I began to increase my meal volumes, I concentrated on eating high Protein meals, that way I was able to begin to decrease the number of Protein Shakes I consumed each day. When I did this, my calories dropped and my weight loss picked up.

[cpower100 36]

My surgery was May 11 and I have noticed a pattern where I seem to loose regularly (daily) for 1-2 weeks and then I stay at the same weight for a week or so before I start losing again. I was really getting freaked out by the weeks I was not losing until I looked at my recorded weight loss and saw that there was clearly a pattern. It is so difficult not to compare our weight loss to others but it is also important. When I start to get hung up on where I "should" be I loose sight of the daily goals and success I gave had.

[Scarlet56 6]

James, I am still at a 1/2cup for each meal sometimes less. I don't drink Protein shakes, usually I stay with Water or crystal light. I know I should be happy I have lost what I have....

Cpower, I am noticing that too, I guess I am being impatient, when you see people lose much more it is hard..

[leanne1126 84]

I can relate. My surgery was may 1st and I lost 37 lbs the first month and I slowed way down. My doc said it's probably muscle. I do notice inches going. I've dropped 2 sizes since may 1st but probably have only lost 5-10 lbs since beginning of june. Stick in there and don't forget inches! They make a big difference too!

[2twinkle 86]

It sounds like you are plateauing. During pre-op I ate a very modest healthy diet and exercised 3-5 times a week, and lost only 10 pounds! However, I was getting smaller and building muscle, and my surgery team said it was all good.

In the 18 days after surgery I have dropped 19 pounds, so it has all paid off. Oh yeah, now I am getting more jiggly!

[HappyValleyHappy 48]

Scarlet I'm going thru the same thing. My rny was June 30.

I've lost only 24 lbs. it was all lost within the first week. I haven't dropped a single pound since.

I'm so frustrated.

I'm following the rules. Doing what I'm supposed to be doing.

My dr says when I'm able to take in more calories I'll start dropping.

She says it's not uncommon.

Ok. I understand. But I want to scream.

[Dub 10,070]

James, I am still at a 1/2cup for each meal sometimes less. I don't drink Protein shakes, usually I stay with Water or crystal light. I know I should be happy I have lost what I have....

Cpower, I am noticing that too, I guess I am being impatient, when you see people lose much more it is hard..

How are things going now ?

[MSWDiet 64]

No one tells us that weight loss after surgery is not always fast. It may be slower than the average person on a diet. You may have intermittent weight gain despite sticking with your program. That's how it was for me.

It took 17 months to loose 97lbs. I did everything "right". I exercised to my level of tolerance daily as I've done since my teens. The surgeon called me metabolism challenged while the nutty nutritionist assumed I was a liar. Fortunately my surgeon had been where we are.

Over six years post op I'm maintaining in size 0-4 at shops like GAP & Old Navy. I still struggle with sudden weight gain & metabolic issues but I work my program for life anyway.

You will lose the weight over time. We've been deprived of what some call that honeymoon period when the fat easily melts away. Don't sweat it. Persistence pays off. At under a pound a week on average I still lost it. You can and you will as well.

[Summermonkey 22]

I was told in order to lose weight I had to up my Protein. The easiest way was to drink more shakes. I used almond milk to keep the calories down. Be patient and keep your carbs low. Sounds like you are on your way! ????

[Dar200 285]

Haven't had my surgery yet but have been reading anything I can find about plateaus. I keep seeing people say they cut out carbs, or most anyway, and increase Protein Drinks to nudge weight loss. Hope it helps. I'll find out before too long as it seems everyone has these stalls.

[JacksdadShane 65]

Protein Shakes are the biggest help there is. I know they dont taste great but the benefits of Protein can't be understated. How about carbs? Are you limiting carbs? Just remember this is a process and it will get better.