I had my sleeve on June 1st and have only lost 10 pounds since then. I lost 8 pounds on the pre op diet for a total loss of 18 pounds. I am 48 years old. I read all the time about how the weight is just falling off other people but it’s not for me. I am always hungry. I can eat about 3/4 cup of soup with no problem. I drink my water and protein. I’m starting to think that my surgeon didn’t cut enough of my stomach. I feel like I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life.

Take heart! It's still early in the process. You may still have a lot of swelling. That's different for everyone and some people just heal faster. It can take weeks for all the swelling to go down. Also, you're starting at a much lower weight than most of us, so you're not going to lose as quickly. Believe me, you did not want to start at 272 just so you could lose faster. Now that I'm closer to 200, my losses have slowed down a lot. It will work for you, but you're in the hardest phase right now. It gets easier when you move on to soft foods, I promise.

Thanks Orchid. I feel like just want to sit here and cry, but I have 3 kids that need to be taken care of so I can’t allow myself that luxury.

Dear Brass! Please stop this. You are only 10 days post surgery, and your body has been through a great deal. We all lose at different rates. I’m forty days post surgery and only down 15 lbs so your post should make me feel awful, but it doesn’t! I’m the turtle, not the hare in this story.

You are losing almost a pound a day. This qualifies as the weight falling off you!

3 minutes ago, Brassapple said:

Thanks Orchid. I feel like just want to sit here and cry, but I have 3 kids that need to be taken care of so I can’t allow myself that luxury.

Do you realize that you're already nearly 21% of your goal?

Thanks for helping me put things in perspective Gundy. I can’t stop myself from thinking that the surgeon didn’t cut enough.

No I didn’t realize that Orchid!!! When you put it that way....

Even with the sleeve, it is not an overnight weight loss to goal, you need to give yourself time and continue proper portion eating, don’t stretch the pouch and don’t forget the exercise. Take time to lose it correctly and you’ll be happier in the end!! Stay positive!

I have not had mine yet, but honestly that is my fear. I’m afraid that I’m not going to lose fast enough or that I can’t do it and get so discouraged. But reading the comments is incredible. I love the support I see on here. Brassapple, it may be easier for me to say right now because I’m only in pre op stage, but we’re running a marathon and not a sprint. You got this.

Congrats on the loss! Orchid is right- have to look at your own numbers! 21% in 10 days?!? When have you ever lost that much that fast ? :)
I think I lost about 1 lb every day or two in the beginning too— it adds up!

Hang in there- start weighing yourself less often if it’s becoming a lot for you . I know that’s hard! I’m trying to only weigh in 2 times per week haha

Try to keep your loss personalized to you and congrats again!

Mikeslkay...fast enough for what? A race?

Gundy- no what I mean is we’re preparing for a long -journey (marathon) not a sprint - quick finish) It’s going to take awhile is I guess what I was trying to say.

I have to ask cause I'm kinda gobsmacked.

What, exactly, did you expect from this surgery?

I’m not sure what astounds you? It’s NOT a quick fix. Many people fail. It’s not just surgery but that of a lifestyle change. So, I expect weight loss while I alter my lifestyle and habits. I empathize with Brass as I may have the same concerns. Is it not ok that I’m afraid I may fail?

You and I are close in age, starting weight and bmi. I agree with comments that when you don't have "as" much to lose it is slower. I lost at about your pace of little less than a pound a day loss. I have lost nearly 40lbs since surgery on 4/11/18. I don't regret it one bit and I had a LOT of complications. It's been well worth it. So try not to focus on the negative. For me this was a "new life" and there isn't any room for past behaviors or ways of thinking. Lose the voices in your head that say your going to fail or it's not enough. Do some self work to explore these issues because facing those issues will help make this more than weight loss but losing the weight and freeing yourself from the things that caused you to gain in the first place. Good luck!