Hello. I am really really struggling. I have only lost 9 lbs at the 6 week mark after gastric bypass surgery. I lost over 50 lbs prior to surgery. I don’t feel restricted but I am totally following my instructions for intake. Today, I tried beginner’s yoga for overweight people and couldn’t even get near the poses. I feel like just giving up.

Don't give up increase your protein and water I have lost 68kg and am maintaining now as soon as I see changes in my weight I up my protein and water try it and see if it helps

What does your Surgeon say?

If you’re in a stall you won’t see any weight loss. The first often begins around week 3 & usually can last 1-3. Some people are just slow losers too & that’s okay. Some pre existing conditions can slow your rate of loss too as can certain medications.

As @oldsalt asked: what does your surgeon say? Also check with your dietician. Maybe something is missing in your diet or you’ve misunderstood something in your instructions or food list. Can be easy to do with all the information overload.

Don’t give up. It may take you longer than you hoped but you will lose weight. And those yoga classes will get easier. You’ll be surprised what you’ll be able to do in as little as a month if you stick with it.

When in doubt talk to a nutritionist and your surgeon like the others said. This is a long process. You didn’t get to your weight in two months and it will take time to adapt to your new lifestyle and your body to loose the excess weight.

trust the process and you will achieve

10 hours ago, Dragonnp said:

Hello. I am really really struggling. I have only lost 9 lbs at the 6 week mark after gastric bypass surgery. I lost over 50 lbs prior to surgery. I don’t feel restricted but I am totally following my instructions for intake. Today, I tried beginner’s yoga for overweight people and couldn’t even get near the poses. I feel like just giving up.

59 pounds since you started? That is epic. Don't dis those stats. Beginners yoga? What exercise did you do before the surgery? You are still healing. You cant be in a hurry. Dont be putting your muscles under mega stress so easily. Check in with your surgeon. What do they suggest as far as exercising goes?

Pre surgery in May this year I would be all done in after walking past four houses. 80 pounds later I can now walk 3kms at least per day. I had to build up to that. I have a long way to go. I have to remind myself that this journey is a marathon and not a sprint (Despite the fact that I wish it were a sprint).

Have patience. Your body is still healing. You are doing good.

Ok - breathe. When is the last time you lost 9lbs (for good) in 6 weeks? Or 59lbs in one concerted effort? YOU'VE GOT THIS! ALREADY!

If you're sticking to your plan, as you say, then you cannot *not* lose a big pile of weight. It just doesn't come off in a linear fashion - you will experience stalls (many) and big whooshes of loss (fewer).

You just have to relax into this and trust the process if you follow the rules - you now have your tool, if you use it properly you will lose an absolute shedload of weight. Enjoy the ride. ?

When was your last doctor appointment?