No weight loss weeks 5-9 post op

[Milindia 6]

I had my band to sleeve revision on June 22nd. I lost 23 pounds as of July19th, but for 4 weeks now I have lost and gained the same 4 pounds. I walk more than I did before and I am down 45 pounds since June 1 when I started the preppy diet. I upped my calories to about 900-1100 per day from 500 or so a few weeks ago hoping it would help. I eat 65ish grams of Protein 30-50 carbs and drink lots of Water. I know it just under 3 months I am still down 45 pounds, but a month with no weight lost is concerning me. I feel like I didn't pay nearly $20,000 to lose 45 pounds, especially when I paid $13,000 for my band 5 years ago. My insurance won't cover anything, labs, nutritionalist or anything considered related to my surgery, so I have only been twice to the nutritionalist. But I feel like I am following the guidelines. Anyone else have an experience like This? How can o start losing again?

[Berry78 4,259]

Revisions are notorious for not giving the same "bang" as the original surgery.

It sounds like you are doing everything right, so use the tape measure every couple weeks and don't weigh as often, and just stay the course. As you get more energy, the gym will be your friend.

[jenzds75 15]

I also had a revision from Band to DS. I'm 8 week PostOp & I went to my followup appt & only lost 30#. I'm all excited cause I don't know when I've ever lost 30# in a year- let alone 8 weeks! My Dr said that it was good cause it's giving my body to react to the weight loss. I am loosing inches. Just keep up the Water & protein!! Let your body heal & do it's thing! [emoji7]

[Introversion 1,876]

1 hour ago, Milindia said:

I had my band to sleeve revision on June 22nd.

Revision patients may lose weight a at a slightly slower rate than those who have virgin first-time sleeves. However, bariatric surgeons don't always inform prospective patients of this potential reality to avoid discouraging them.

Slower weight loss often happens to revision patients because they've already experienced the metabolic shock of a previous bariatric surgical procedure.

Per the Texas Bariatric Specialists website:

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Many patients don’t realize that after a revision, weight loss is generally slower, and the percentage of excess weight lost sustained is slightly lower than what is experienced after a primary weight loss surgery procedure.

http://texasbariatricspecialists.com/failed-weight-loss-surgery-revisions/

[themaestroswife 62]

When my doctor told me this little tidbit at my preop appointment I almost cancelled my surgery, which is scheduled for 8/30. I ended having all sorts of complications with my band and thought that this surgery would work out better in the long run as it's better to lose some weight than none.

The real truth comes when we realize that we'll have to work harder if we want to see results like a virgin sleeved, HOWEVER, we can still achieve those same goals. Don't be discouraged and just keep on moving forward. I let my disappointment nearly ruin my chance at a healthy life and I refuse to be that person that accepts statistics that can't be bent with willpower!

[jbaker5d 34]

Mine has been very slow. For 4-6 weeks my weight seemed to be bouncing around. Then it started leveling out and I've been dropping but VERY slowly. I've only lost 30 lbs since my revision surgery on 4/14/17. But I'm glad at least it's moving. Don't give up. It will happen.