I had VSG surgery on February 5. It has been 9 weeks, and I have lost 20 lbs. It seems so slow. I know, I shouldn't compare. I know, I should be patient. I know, I should stay off the scale.

BUT...

Does anyone else who was a slow loser at first have a success story to share? I can't shake the feeling that I will be the ONE person that doesn't lose significant weight. Just a little reassurance will help set my mind at ease

(Yes, most days I meet my Water and Protein goals. No issues with eating or drinking what I am supposed to, and I avoid carbs/sugar/etc.

Thanks

Kristin

I had VSG surgery on February 5. It has been 9 weeks, and I have lost 20 lbs. It seems so slow. I know, I shouldn't compare. I know, I should be patient. I know, I should stay off the scale.

BUT...

Does anyone else who was a slow loser at first have a success story to share? I can't shake the feeling that I will be the ONE person that doesn't lose significant weight. Just a little reassurance will help set my mind at ease

(Yes, most days I meet my Water and Protein goals. No issues with eating or drinking what I am supposed to, and I avoid carbs/sugar/etc.

Thanks

Kristin

15 months Post Op. Lost a total of 175 lbs. No longer Diabetic. No more insulin shots. No more Neuropathy in my feet. No more Sleep Apnea. No more High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol. I was on 12 different Prescriptions. Not on any now. Have 50 more pounds to lose. Hope to get there by end of August. Starting weight 410. want to get down to 190. Im now addicted to exercise. Work out at the gym 3 days a week. I walk 3-4 miles 4 days a week. I eat clean. Lean meats & grilled vegetables. I consume 1200 calories/day. 3 small meals with 2 no sugar snacks. Feel better than I have in 25 years & I'm 61. Good Luck To You. You can do this

You're right, you shouldn't compare. But if it makes you feel any better, I had "only" lost 17 pounds at 3 months postop. Eventually I ended up losing all of my excess weight and have maintained 10 pounds below goal for over a year and a half.

My starting BMI was 40, though, so our numbers can't be compared "apples to apples". But if you stick to the plan, get in all your Protein and fluids and stay away from white carbs you WILL be successful. In the meantime, give yourself a break and put the scale away for awhile.

My doctor said no more then 10 pounds a month.

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