Slower weight loss second time around?

[PaulStephens1975 62]

So when I got my band I lost 100lbs in the first six months. By 9 months I had lost 127lbs and hit my goal weight. In total I went from 325lbs down to 198.

Even though I had horrible heartburn and reflux I kept most of the weight off staying around 225lbs for about 6 years. I had my Fluid taken out to relieve the heartburn and acid reflux and immediately gained weight. I ended up at 299.8lbs the day after my revision surgery from band to sleeve.

I lost weight pretty quick after my revision surgery and dropped back down to about 275. That was on June 7th. I'm about 5-6 weeks out and I've lost lost another few pounds. Today I was 171.8lbs.

I can't figure out what's different this time. Is it because my metabolism is slower now? I read recently about how contestants on the biggest loser had slower metabolisms after they lost all of their weight. This makes me think that losing weight and then gaining back really slowed my metabolism down.

I know when I got my band I eliminated about 95% of bread, rice, and Pasta from my diet and wonder if this could be what's hurting me.

My recovery has been a little slower this time because I've had some drainage from my old port site so I haven't been quite as active as quickly as I was the first time with my band.

So, anyone else have slower weight loss with their sleeve than with their band after revision? Any thoughts or ideas on what I should do or should I just be more patient? I would love to hear some insights. Thanks!

[KeepCalm 223]

I'm a little confused - did you lose 100lbs and that wasn't a typo or did you lose 4 and it was a typo?

I'm a revision too, and I weighed 255 on surgery - currently at 244 and I'm 4 weeks out... its been slow but its coming off.

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

As an ex bander i am finding weight loss is slower this time around.

The reason i did my sleeve is because i officially screwed up my metabolism... so i can't go on higher calories for life without gaining.

After major weight loss your body gets "used" to the dropping of major weight.. so the 2nd time around it becomes harder because the shock factor isn't there.

Unfortunately as ex banders and as people who have lost large amounts of weight... it will be slower this time around for both of us.

I have steadily lost weight, but i haven't lost big numbers each week.. even in the week post op... it has been slow and steady.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

Y'know, folks, a slower rate of weight loss may be a letdown, but thinking about it is known in the trade as 'maladaptive cognition.' In real-life terms, it means thinking things that aren't good to think. Lost weight is lost weight. Would you even be losing at the slower rate without the revision to sleeve?

I'm not one of you and don't know if I will be. Having lost 115 in 15 (?) months at the start, I then regained about 65-70, letting an event derail me, not because of band failure. I'm finally seeing the NP on Monday (last time was about two years ago), positive that I have dilation, but won't know until the esophagram about erosion. In short, I'm thinking revision is what I'll need. I have yet to find out if my medical plan will cover it. I'd go for sleeve and would have to get past my own biases against it. With luck, at least some of he biases are based on ignorance of the procedure.

Anyway, I really stopped in primarily to say that lost weight is lost weight.

[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Absolutely, as long as i am losing i am happy... frustrated at the slowness... add a metobolic issue, and it gets doubly frustrating especially after hard work and doing the right thing... but its all good...

[PaulStephens1975 62]

I'm a little confused - did you lose 100lbs and that wasn't a typo or did you lose 4 and it was a typo?

I'm a revision too, and I weighed 255 on surgery - currently at 244 and I'm 4 weeks out... its been slow but its coming off.

I lost 100lbs in the first six months with my band. The next 3 months I lost another 27lbs for a total of 127lbs in 9 months.

[PaulStephens1975 62]

Y'know, folks, a slower rate of weight loss may be a letdown, but thinking about it is known in the trade as 'maladaptive cognition.' In real-life terms, it means thinking things that aren't good to think. Lost weight is lost weight. Would you even be losing at the slower rate without the revision to sleeve?

I'm not one of you and don't know if I will be. Having lost 115 in 15 (?) months at the start, I then regained about 65-70, letting an event derail me, not because of band failure. I'm finally seeing the NP on Monday (last time was about two years ago), positive that I have dilation, but won't know until the esophagram about erosion. In short, I'm thinking revision is what I'll need. I have yet to find out if my medical plan will cover it. I'd go for sleeve and would have to get past my own biases against it. With luck, at least some of he biases are based on ignorance of the procedure.

Anyway, I really stopped in primarily to say that lost weight is lost weight.

You're right. If I hadn't had surgery I'd still be 300lbs and gaining with no end in sight. With my band I lost so quickly the first time that I guess I'm a little worried that I won't be able to have the same loss that I did before. While I'm glad to not be 300lbs, I'd rather keep losing and not stay at 270lbs or thereabouts.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

You're right. If I hadn't had surgery I'd still be 300lbs and gaining with no end in sight. With my band I lost so quickly the first time that I guess I'm a little worried that I won't be able to have the same loss that I did before. While I'm glad to not be 300lbs, I'd rather keep losing and not stay at 270lbs or thereabouts.

There, now, of course I'm right. You've seen the light. The mortarboard isn't going to waste. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll have a boyish figure before you know it. You're good.

[maldonado46435 19]

Good job on the weight loss. I will be having the revision on 7/26/16 because my band slipped but did loose 88lbs in 1 year. I will post my new journey with my sleeve. And I do agree lost weight is lost weight. Stay on track and you will get to your goal. Focus good luck.

[pinklantern 23]

I'm 3 months post op revision and the scale hasn't moved in the last 4 weeks. I've only lost 28 lbs. it's very frustrating.

[nana2013 0]

Stick in there you'll start loosing again. Your just at a stalling point

[RJC5197 282]

I too am loosing at a slower rate than before.

I had VBG 20 yrs ago and lost 230 lbs.

Over the years I have gained back 130 and lost 200 several times. I am sure this has been a shock.

But, even though my current loss with RNY is slower than before, I still see the scale moving, and weeks where it moves slow my cloths fit much looser and my health is so much better.

We have to measure the whole package, and not just the scale, and never let that little dial discourage us.

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[IMissVegas 23]

The more I read other band experiences, the more I know my experience was not typical. It took me a year to lose 25 lbs and my surgeon yelled at me that I was screwing up his metrics and wasn't trying. I never went back and regained almost all of my pre-op and post-op weight.

I hope the sleeve works better for me.

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[hbrhonda 108]

I have been losing 2 lbs a week since my revision in May, Very frustrating to see the fast numbers on first time sleevers. I guess a pound lost is better than a pound gained. Just hope I can lose 60 more lbs.

[missblonde20 72]

I am stalling now but I hope by three months I've lost a good amount of weight, and then by 6 I hope I am near the goal weight I have set myself!! Six weeks out now...