Not losing weight

[tobesleeved 0]

Hello everyone. Hopefully someone will be able to help me!

So I was sleeved on 5/26/16.. My highest weight was 298... My day of surgery weight was 288. Now on today 7/9/16 I weigh in at 272.. Meaning I have only lost 16 pounds since my surgery date. To say I'm discouraged is an understatement. Majority of the sleevers I've seen have already lost close to 30 pounds by now. I know I'm doing something wrong, I have to be. Any tips from people who might have went thru this? Or tips from anyone period?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hello everyone. Hopefully someone will be able to help me!

So I was sleeved on 5/26/16.. My highest weight was 298... My day of surgery weight was 288. Now on today 7/9/16 I weigh in at 272.. Meaning I have only lost 16 pounds since my surgery date. To say I'm discouraged is an understatement. Majority of the sleevers I've seen have already lost close to 30 pounds by now. I know I'm doing something wrong, I have to be. Any tips from people who might have went thru this? Or tips from anyone period?

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Without knowing what you are doing it is hard to offer suggestions.

What food phase are you on?

Are you tracking your food?

Are you drinking at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

What is your Protein target? Are you eating at least that much every day?

Are you eating enough?

Are you eating mindfully: taking small bites, chewing thoroughly, and eating slowly?

Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup) and fried foods?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you exercising?

Have you talked to your NUT about your concerns?

Embrace the Stall

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[Hiraeth 515]

You are losing weight; just not at the rate you want. You've lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks, which means, over 2.5 pounds per week. That's slightly better than normal. I would suggest adding a bit of exercise to your day. Exercise can greatly increase weight loss. Have you been checked for PCOS? It can definitely have an effect on slower weight loss.

[kmorri 1,689]

I agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl we need to know what you're doing now in order to make valid suggestions.....I also agree with @@Hiraeth your weight loss is significant! Try not to compare yourself with others as everyone is different.....A lot of folks report their weight loss from their highest weight rather than from their surgery date so if you must compare make sure you are comparing apples to apples....for example my surgery date was 5/16/16

my highest weight was 252

my surgery weight was 226.4

my current weight is 200.6

I will be 8 weeks post op tomorrow....I've lost a total of 51.4 lbs.....but since surgery it's 25.8lbs. I'm averaging just under a half pound a day and I'm thrilled with that! I make sure to meet my Protein and Fluid goals and I stay very low carb....no starches, breads, or sugars.

The best approach is to just stick to your plan......the weight will come off but it may not come off as fast as you want it to but it will..........just remind yourself this is a lifetime commitment......don't try to rush it.

Good luck and keep up the good work!!!

Edited July 10, 2016 by kmorri

[sleeved renee16 7]

I am going through the same exact struggle. All i hear is to be patient- the weight will come off. We were both sleeved 3 days apart. I've been stalled for almost 4 weeks.

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[kmorri 1,689]

I am going through the same exact struggle. All i hear is to be patient- the weight will come off. We were both sleeved 3 days apart. I've been stalled for almost 4 weeks.

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What are you eating? What does a day of food and fluids look like for you??....what are your Protein and Fluid goals?, are you meeting them?......Providing more information will help us to provide more information in addition to the "be patient"......

[sleeved renee16 7]

Hello! I am def lacking Protein and carbs. I consume about 40 g of Proteins and 300 carbs daily. My taste buds are completely distorted. No desire to eat (at all). Sleeved 5/29/16 Pre-op (5' 7") weight 231, SW 214, CW 191. 1 premiere Protein shake and maybe a little cheese and deli turkey (if I'm lucky). This week i plan to increase food intake to a MIN of 2 Protein shakes, 1/2 baked potato and 1/2 cup of fresh fruit.

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Edited July 10, 2016 by sleeved renee16

[kmorri 1,689]

Hello! I am def lacking Protein and carbs. I consume about 40 g of Proteins and 300 carbs daily. My taste buds are completely distorted. No desire to eat (at all). Sleeved 5/29/16 Pre-op (5' 7") weight 231, SW 214, CW 191. 1 premiere Protein shake and maybe a little cheese and deli turkey (if I'm lucky). This week i plan to increase food intake to a MIN of 2 protein shakes, 1/2 baked potato and 1/2 cup of fresh fruit.< /p>

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Yes, you need to increase your protein.....and I assume when you said 300 carbs, you mean calories....However, I suggest leaving the baked potato and eat more protein. Potatoes don't have a lot of nutritional value...it's high in carbs that you don't really want while you're trying to loose weight. Try sticking to lean meats and fish, and non-starchy veggies like green Beans, yellow squash, zuchinni ...etc.....Potatoes, rice, Pasta, bread......stay away from! If you have difficulty getting enough protein from food add a Protein Shake that is low in carbs....If you eat fruit eat it with a protein like deli meat, Greek yogurt, or nuts.....(of course eat the foods I'm mentioning only if you're cleared to eat them)

I eat mostly protein, by the time I finish my protein, (fish or chicken) I have very little room for veggies or anything else.....maybe a bite or two.

I hope that helps.

[sleeved renee16 7]

300 calories... No carbs.

Yes that helps... Thank you!

[KristenLe 5,980]

I am going through the same exact struggle. All i hear is to be patient- the weight will come off. We were both sleeved 3 days apart. I've been stalled for almost 4 weeks.

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You are not getting enough Protein (at only 40 gms). Try increasing your Protein and be sure to get enough no-calorie fluids.

[KristenLe 5,980]

Hello! I am def lacking Protein and carbs. I consume about 40 g of Proteins and 300 carbs daily. My taste buds are completely distorted. No desire to eat (at all). Sleeved 5/29/16 Pre-op (5' 7") weight 231, SW 214, CW 191. 1 premiere Protein shake and maybe a little cheese and deli turkey (if I'm lucky). This week i plan to increase food intake to a MIN of 2 Protein shakes, 1/2 baked potato and 1/2 cup of fresh fruit.

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Skip the potatoes for now and when having produce - eat with Protein (protein first). You started as a lower weight than many of us so your loss may not be as fast but as I said above - you definitely need more protein.

[sleeved renee16 7]

Thanks so much! Increasing protien and calories is my new life's mission. I want to love my sleeve like the rest of the sleevers. At this point, i'm not too happy but praying for the change.

[sleeved renee16 7]

You're such a big help and I trust your suggestions.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hello! I am def lacking Protein and carbs. I consume about 40 g of Proteins and 300 carbs daily. My taste buds are completely distorted. No desire to eat (at all). Sleeved 5/29/16 Pre-op (5' 7") weight 231, SW 214, CW 191. 1 premiere Protein shake and maybe a little cheese and deli turkey (if I'm lucky). This week i plan to increase food intake to a MIN of 2 protein shakes, 1/2 baked potato and 1/2 cup of fresh fruit.

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Wow, 40 grams of protein and 300 grams carbs is way out of whack.

You have got to increase your protein: it is critical for healing and weight loss. Your carbs need to come after you are reaching your protein target. You can live for a while without carbs, not protein.

[sleeved renee16 7]

Hi surfer girl... Yes, u are abosultely right. It is for some reason hard for me to force feed myself...In My super obese days, i've never had to force feed myself- i wanted everything snd now i want nothing... I mean nothing! I vow to work on increasing caloric intake as well as protien. It's my new mission. Thanks for the advice!

Edited July 10, 2016 by sleeved renee16