I am needing some constructive criticism on what I can do to improve my numbers on the scale. I am almost 6 weeks post vsg surgery and down about 30lbs. I know the song; I didn't put the weight on overnight so I can't expect to lose it all overnight..... I know that. I don't know why I am not losing like I should. The last 2 weeks the scale has not moved. I'm exercising about 3x a week at the gym, eating mainly protein and still not losing. Any suggestions how I can get the scale to moving again. Also, will taking my vitamin have a part in this too. I haven't taken any because the ones I got before surgery makes me sick now, so I'm waiting on my order to come in from another supplier.

I would be very pleased if I lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks. I think you are doing great.

On 5/18/2017 at 0:59 PM, Ren33vsg said:

I am almost 6 weeks post vsg surgery and down about 30lbs.

You're doing beautifully. As a frame of reference, it took me an entire 12 weeks to lose 30+ pounds, so you achieved what I did in less than half the time (less than 6 weeks). Good job.

I think people get way too caught up in the speed and rate of weight loss. However, the weight loss phase is unimportant in the bigger scheme of issues. Conversely, the weight maintenance phase is the most important aspect of the journey since it's lifelong.

What's the point of losing like Speedy Gonzales and getting to goal quickly, only to regain some or all of the weight in the second year and beyond? Nobody thinks regain will happen to them, but statistics indicate 80 percent of bariatric surgery patients regain some or all of their weight.

I was a slow loser. However, no one gives a rat's behind about the losing phase in the long run. The important accomplishments are the following:

1. I reached my goal and lost all my excess weight when the majority of sleevers' fizzle out at 60 to 70 percent excess body weight loss.
2. I have been able to maintain my weight loss. There's nothing more dispiriting than regaining weight.

Good luck to you! It is all about perspective.