I was sleeved 10/22 and have only lost 22 lbs. it's coming off slow. Highest weight was 216. Down to 195. I need advise. People that I've talked to have said it's slower because I started at s lower weight. Any advise or thoughts? Thanks!

First off, losing 22 pounds in just over 2 months is not at all slow. When have you ever lost that much weight that fast? That is awesome and you should be really happy about that much weight gone.

Second, yes, many people are slow losers. You can't compare how fast your body loses weight with how fast other people lose weight. It's not a race, and your body will do what it needs to do at exactly the pace it decides. Not anything you can do about that as long as you are getting your protein/nutrition, Vitamins, Water and exercise as defined by your doctor.

Lastly, yes, starting out at a lower weight overall is going to mean the weight loss overall will be much slower when compared to someone starting at a high BMI/weight. Instead of looking at actual pounds, why not look at percentage lost?

Keep doing well with your food/water and exercise, and the pounds will drop away. It might not be as fast as you'd like, but you'll get there in the end.

You're right. I see other losing so much more but are heavier than me. Thanks so much for the reassurance. You have made my day. I do need to work on my water intake. I get some but not all. ❤️

60-80g protein. 64-100oz Water. Vitamins. Veggies. Fruit. Whole grains. Stay away from white carbs. Be Active. Stay off the scale. Simple. Effective.

I would add: and Walk Walk Walk!

Edited January 8, 201610 yr by WalkOnWaking

I "only" lost 22 pounds in my first two months post-op and I had a higher starting weight than you. You know what? I still reached my goal weight in under a year and I've been maintaining for the last 4 months. What's the rush? Stick to the plan, do what you know you need to do, and trust in the process.

As my hubby told me repeatedly...you didn't gain all that weight over night...it's not all going to come off overnight. It's a marathon, not a race. You are doing great. Look at the big picture. When you are not losing pounds, a lot of time you are losing inches. It'll get there. Be patient.

How was your experience with Dr Ortiz

How was your experience with Dr Ortiz

My experience was amazing. I highly recommend Dr. Ortiz. He's amazing. His staff is amazing. Couldn't ask forms better experience.

How was your experience with Dr Ortiz

I had a fantastic experience with OCC. I actually didn't interact with Dr. Ortiz very much. I had maybe a 15-20 minute chat with him right before I was wheeled into surgery. I interacted a LOT with his staff, though, and they were fantastic. The nutritionist was a Godsend. She answered all my pre and post-op nutrition questions, even months after surgery when some random question would come up, I would email her and she'd reply immediately.

How was your experience with Dr Ortiz

I had a fantastic experience with OCC. I actually didn't interact with Dr. Ortiz very much. I had maybe a 15-20 minute chat with him right before I was wheeled into surgery. I interacted a LOT with his staff, though, and they were fantastic. The nutritionist was a Godsend. She answered all my pre and post-op nutrition questions, even months after surgery when some random question would come up, I would email her and she'd reply immediately.

Agree!!!

My advice? Remove the word "only" from your vocabulary.

Embrace the Stall!

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

I am a slow loser too had surgery in April lost 50lbs ish hope you're doing well

Am wondering how everyone is doing

I'm losing 1-2 lbs a week. Sometimes slower. I've lost a good bit of weight and I am happy as can be. Do I wish I would lose it faster..who doesn't but I can't complain.

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That's great, cause slow and steady is good for the skin hope all is well with every one