Am I losing too slow?

[BobbyD 211]

I just went for my 6 week checkup and the Dr. told me I was losing as I should. He told me that 1 to 2 lbs a week from this point on would be sufficient. He said "Trust the Program". 64 oz Water 80 grams of Protein, exercise and don't drink for thirty minutes before and after eating. If I follow those simple instructions, I will be successful. On a high note, my knees are much better, I can sleep at night without waking up sucking for air, and I have much more energy. I've already experienced more success than I ever imagined. I am so grateful.

[Bndtoslv 292]

I had surgery on Dec 17 my surgery weight was 238.8 and I am 224 now. I see so many who are losing faster.

Does anyone have suggestions?

I completely empathize with your stress. So many of us have placed a great deal of faith and gone to a lot of effort to get this surgery so it is natural to worry about failure. That said, I am a 8 1/2 year veteran of wls and I can tell you that the rate at which you lose weight, particularly in the first few months does not relate in any way to your long term success. Best of luck!

[lisa0617 54]

Thank you. You must have been successful long term

[Kindle 8,667]

...... I can tell you that the rate at which you lose weight, particularly in the first few months does not relate in any way to your long term success. !

I'm not nearly this far out, but everyone needs take these words to heart.... There's nothing more true. Those first few months, even the first year in no way represents what post WLS life is like. Thanks for sharing.

[Bndtoslv 292]

Thank you. You must have been successful long term

...... I can tell you that the rate at which you lose weight, particularly in the first few months does not relate in any way to your long term success. !

I'm not nearly this far out, but everyone needs take these words to heart.... There's nothing more true. Those first few months, even the first year in no way represents what post WLS life is like. Thanks for sharing.

I am only 6 months out from my revisions! I maintained with my band until I had complications and regained almost everything. The first 2-3 years were the easiest.

[lisa0617 54]

I am sure your revision will bring 9 great success.

[RebaFit2Fab 0]

I am in the same boat and had my surgery at the exact same time. My friend had the surgery and is losing like crazy. We have different size pouches which also plays into it. I am struggling with the stall, but all the comments on here are so helpful. I know i am making progress and I will say--I feel good. Confused on what exactly I should be eating, but figuring it out as I go.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I "only" lost 14 pounds my first month. I "only" lost 8 pounds my second month. I "only" averaged about 6 pounds a month for several months after that. As I approached my one year surgiversay, I was "only" losing about 2 pounds a month. But you know what? All of those "only"s still got me to my goal weight where I've been maintaining for 4 months. I've said it so many times, but it bears repeating. Ten years from now, when you are living your full, happy, healthy life, do you really think you're going to be looking back and wishing you'd lost the weight one or two or even 6 months faster? Nope! As long as you stick to the plan, you will get where you are going and how long it takes to get there will soon be irrelevant.

[Mom26 313]

I will try. I just read about 30 and 50 lbs lost and I am worried my progress is slow.

Keep in mind people track their numbers differently. Maybe the 30 or 50 lbs lost included pre-op weight loss? You're doing great. My sleeve was 11/9 - and I can promise you -- stick to your plan and make sure you get your Protein powder and Water in and the weight will come off!! If you don't get your Water in or enough Protein, your body will try to protect itself.

[MarciaN 391]

I am 6 weeks out and have lost 16 pounds. It doesn't really matter how fast we lose. Who cares if it takes some of us a little longer to get to goal. Overall we just want to get there and along the way build up wonderful life sustaining habits that will keep us at goal. Plus...maybe our skin won't look quite as saggy...LOL

[MariaFernanda 30]

i think you are doing fine...hang in there!!!

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

Have to say…what @@Babbs said. That’s all!

[jane13 2,256]

@@Mom26 - you are kicking butt!!!

[curvybritt 53]

"Comparison is the death of joy." - Mark Twain

So true! Enjoy your loss, you earned it! You may not be losing like others but your body is different. I guess you could say that I'm losing slowly too, but I had a stall for three weeks. My body was still changing, and I was still losing cms.

@@dance1229

My dietician recommends 80-100g Protein a day, and to stay under 60g carbs. You also need to stay between 800-1000 calories a day.

[lisa0617 54]

I am going to be happy with my pace