I am 255 5'5 vsg and I'm scheduled for Feb 1st. I don't want to lose too much too soon. I want it to feel natural. Anyone else?

Edited January 22, 20188 yr by Sparkle6269

You will be fine. Keep your head up and do what they say. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and have diabetes and high blood pressure. Already of the high blood pressure meds but the diabetes is harder to get rid of. You are not very overweight so you will not lose the weight quickly. Trust me. I lost 20lbs before my surgery and only lost 2.5 lbs in the last 3 weeks. If you have diabetes it will even take longer.....

I think that's one of the things you need to let go of...

The process of weight-loss is not on a set timeline/weight dropping schedule. It's gonna be fast slow fast slow nothing for 8 weeks then fast then nothing for weeks again then drop a few then 1/2 a day then nothing for weeks.

What you really want to focus on is meeting all of your goals: protein, water, vitamins and 10K steps per day. This process takes between 8 and 18 months for most of us depending on how much you have to lose. If you focus on "not losing too fast" than I'd guess you would do things that are a bad idea to shove more calories in. That's not a good plan either. Work with your nutritionist.

But, just an FYI, the whole point of this is to lose weight quickly, permanently change how much food/relationship with food and get your life back on track. You should really discuss with your surgeon and nutritionist (maybe with your psych consultant as well) again prior to surgery because losing weight too quickly should not be one of your main concerns. You will lose weight quickly if you do this right and if your doctor does his part right. It's the nature of this procedure. Those that don't lose weight after the first 8 weeks tend to be eating the wrong foods and don't really lose much weight at all.

This is a permanent life long commitment. Not trying to scare you or upset you, it's just that your being worried about losing too fast has me concerned that you might need to talk to your support folks again to get a better understanding of what you are electing to do.

I agree with you, Sparkle. I'm 210ish right now and I need to get to 170. I've got 16 months left to lose 40 pounds. I could lose 3 pounds a month and be completely on target and happy. I'm in no hurry.

My bigger priority is finding a Lifelong Diet I can live with, with healthy foods I really enjoy eating.... and lose the rest slow so my skin has the best chance of catching up as I go. (I'm not delusional about this...just want the best chance)

I'm also interested in finding exercise that I genuinely enjoy so I can develop lifelong habits that enhance my life.

My focus is health and longterm success...forever changes.....not being a walking advertisement for how fast a clinic can reduce me so other people want to go there.

I also refuse to eat an animal protein centric diet for an extended period of time because they're linked to higher cancer rates. My preferred diet is Mediterranian or Mayo Clinic Diet...both are balance with healthy carbs, fruits, veggies, legumes and nuts...and have far less meat than American diets. Right now I'm hitting my protein goals by balancing healthy low glycemic carbs, animal and plant protein...and I love my diet:) Losing slow and steady and i'm content.

Not saying that reaching your goals isn't important, and you should definitely work with your nutritionist.....but keep in mind that there are different schools of thought about how to best approach bariatric outcomes. You should work with people who are on the same page you are. People you are comfortable with who have advice that makes sense to you. There are a LOT of ways up this mountain. Choose the path that's best for you, and the professionals who share your vision.

Best wishes:)

Thank you so much!

Hi,

Its more beneficial to ensure you're developing healthy habits, maintaining discipline with your lifestyle change, and shedding the lbs gradually. They'll go at their own rate. It doesnt mean each month will be the same. There was a man that dropped 200 in 2 years or less. Each individual is different and your pace will differ depending on a number of factors like your exercise, vitamins, etc. My first month was 40 lbs and the second was less. Try to shape it as it goes, and keep in mind that your overall physical and mental health are the most important not a specific number.

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and lost 9.5 lbs. I wouldn't worry about what hasn't happened yet- after all I've read, watched and heard, I thought I would have dropped 15-20 lbs by now. We all move at our own pace and you won't know til you're experiencing it. Enjoy the ride.