I'm wondering how soon I'll begin to see weight loss. How much weight did you lose in the first couple of weeks? The first month?

Starting weight was 278.

Sleeved on 6/18/15. Day of surgery I weighed 260. Lost 18lbs with the pre-op diet. (I did three weeks instead of two)

June 25: 244 Down 16 from surery date.

July 1st: 244

July 9th: 242

July 16th: 240

I want to throw the scale out of the window sometimes.

Is 2lbs a week normal...or should I be seeing better results. I am terrified I am doing something wrong. Not enough Water...not enough Protein...etc. But I am following my NUT guide to the T.

Starting weight was 278.

Sleeved on 6/18/15. Day of surgery I weighed 260. Lost 18lbs with the pre-op diet. (I did three weeks instead of two)

June 25: 244 Down 16 from surery date.

July 1st: 244

July 9th: 242

July 16th: 240

I want to throw the scale out of the window sometimes.

Is 2lbs a week normal...or should I be seeing better results. I am terrified I am doing something wrong. Not enough Water...not enough Protein...etc. But I am following my NUT guide to the T.

Throw the scale out the window. You are doing fine. A 6 - 10 lb a month weight loss is fairly typical for sleeves. There may be months that are higher & months that are lower, but that's about average.

@@VSGAnn2014 Thank You. You made me roar out loud with laughter!!!!

How do you not get discouraged? I had surgery 6/9 and I've lost 18 pounds but seem to have stalled. I'm walking, eating correctly but the scale doesn't move. What else can I do? If my energy level would increase I'm sure that would help but it is frustrating.

How do you not get discouraged? I had surgery 6/9 and I've lost 18 pounds but seem to have stalled. I'm walking, eating correctly but the scale doesn't move. What else can I do? If my energy level would increase I'm sure that would help but it is frustrating.

How do you not get discouraged?

What works for me is to stay off the scale and focus on what I am supposed to do: get in my Protein and Water, and exercise.

How do you not get discouraged? I had surgery 6/9 and I've lost 18 pounds but seem to have stalled. I'm walking, eating correctly but the scale doesn't move. What else can I do? If my energy level would increase I'm sure that would help but it is frustrating.

What Surfer Girl said, I had to stop stepping on the scale everyday. I was making myself depressed, it was terrible. Just tell yourself the stall WILL end, keep doing what you're doing and realize it's a marathon, not a Sprint

Thank you I'll keep reminding myself one day at a time

How do you not get discouraged? I had surgery 6/9 and I've lost 18 pounds but seem to have stalled. I'm walking, eating correctly but the scale doesn't move. What else can I do? If my energy level would increase I'm sure that would help but it is frustrating.

Adding to the chorus: STAY OFF THE SCALE.

During the first 6 mths most of us see the doctor often enough that we will be able to monitor our weight. Focus on the program. Make sure you are getting in 60+gms of Protein and 64+ounce of Water every single day. If you are hitting those benchmarks aim for higher. Not only will it help with the weight loss, it will also help with the energy level. If you need to measure something take your measurements (boobs, neck, waist & hips). Lastly learn to savor NSV (non-scale victories). Things like jeans getting loose, seatbealts not as tight, feet no longer swollen, etc.... Take joy in how your body is changing and you won't get discouraged.

I normally only weigh on Mondays but I knew I was close. I started my pre-op diet on 5-26 and was sleeved on 6-15 and hit 30 pounds lost today since 5-26. That is about 4.25 pounds per week average. I am pleased with that rate.