I got on the scale today and was two pounds heavier than Monday which is when I usually weigh myself. I'm pmsing and felt really bloated so checked my weight.

I've made some mistakes but for the most part have maintained a fairly decent diet. Why am I not losing more weight? I read that some have lost 35 in their first month.

Could this mean my surgery isn't working or that I'm doing something wrong? I've cheated a few times but nothing major.

Starting: 259

Day of Surgery: 253

Today: 227

Yep, it could mean all of those things...
Or it could mean none of them...

You've gotta stop comparing your rate of loss to others...

You've lost 25 pounds in two months...

10% of your body weight...

There's nothing wrong with that...

At that rate, you'll lose 150 pounds in a year...

If you keep up your protein, keep up your water and stop stressing about not losing weight, you'll lose weight...

I do note, however, that you use such words as "mistakes", "fairly decent" and "cheated"...

The more of these words that we can eliminate from our sleeved lives, the more weight we SHOULD lose...

My opinion (and it's only my opinion) is that you're doing fine...

Relax, keep on top of the right things and your time will come...

You are fine, do not compare yourself to others and do not cheat on yourself. Get in your Protein and fluids & exercise.

I've made some mistakes but for the most part have maintained a fairly decent diet. Why am I not losing more weight? I read that some have lost 35 in their first month.

Could this mean my surgery isn't working or that I'm doing something wrong? I've cheated a few times but nothing major.

Starting: 259

Day of Surgery: 253

Today: 227

First, con't compare yourself to others. Second - be honest with yourself. Are you writing down your intake, and yes, we mean every. single. bite. Unless you are tracking your intake, your "nothing major" may end up being something quite different. Are you exercising at all? Focusing on proten first, veggies second? Are you getting enough Fluid? Take a good look at what you're really doing, not what you guess you may be doing. You may find some answers there.

Good luck!

Thx

I got on the scale today and was two pounds heavier than Monday which is when I usually weigh myself. I'm pmsing and felt really bloated so checked my weight.

I've made some mistakes but for the most part have maintained a fairly decent diet. Why am I not losing more weight? I read that some have lost 35 in their first month.

Could this mean my surgery isn't working or that I'm doing something wrong? I've cheated a few times but nothing major.

Starting: 259

Day of Surgery: 253

Today: 227

You are fine!!

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Stop weighting yourself daily.. it will mess with you more than help you. Stick with "naked early Monday morning weigh ins post pee".... after a few weeks of breaking the scale habbit, you will never look back at the agonizing daily scaling.

Like everyone else said....quit comparing with others and stop cheating. If you follow the program you won't have to weigh to know you are losing. Track NSVs instead of numbers. They are more important anyways.

Celebrate what you have accomplished, don't get caught up in the WLS race. You have the rest if your life to get where you want to be. It's not gonna happen in a few months. I had "only" lost 17 pounds at 12 weeks out (that was only the 6th time I had weighed myself postop) and I was thrilled. In the end, I lost over 100% of my excess weight, and the scale had nothing to do with it.

Like everyone else said....quit comparing with others and stop cheating. If you follow the program you won't have to weigh to know you are losing. Track NSVs instead of numbers. They are more important anyways.

Celebrate what you have accomplished, don't get caught up in the WLS race. You have the rest if your life to get where you want to be. It's not gonna happen in a few months. I had "only" lost 17 pounds at 12 weeks out (that was only the 6th time I had weighed myself postop) and I was thrilled. In the end, I lost over 100% of my excess weight, and the scale had nothing to do with it.

This just gave me hope thank you so much

I only lost 17 pounds in 2 months, but that's a lost. That's 17 whole pounds ???????? I rather it be 17 pounds off then on

If you were prementrual that can add a few pounds of fluid retention. There are many good responses here for you. I am 3 months post-op. One of my suppot buddies reminds me to check out how my clothes are hanging off me and my empty closet as I remove the clothing that is too big. I'm sure there are many of us who had those smaller sizes we were wishing someday to fit back into. Well guess what soon you will be donating those clothes too! Stay focused on following your nutrition and fluids needs not on the scale. You will be successful if you follow uour plan. Remove "cheating" from your vocabulary!

Hi cal2okl - I know what everyone says about being patient, but it is a bit frustrating. I am 6 weeks post-op and I have lost 26 lbs. I am thrilled about my weight loss, but heck, I was on full liquids for all but the last 3 days. Just started eating solid food on Friday. It just seems like the scale should be moving a little more. OBTW my surgery day weight was 221 lbs and I have not cheated at all.

I saw my Dr. today and he said I am on track and the same as all the experts...be patient, follow the eating plan and the weight will come off. So that is what I am going to do.

Good luck to you. I am certain that you will be successful!