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I'm feeling discouraged
VSG on 04/24/12 with
I really have been fallowing plan. Under 40 carbs and around 600-700 calories a day. I even started exercising this past two weeks. I'm almost three months out and only down 35 pounds. I can't help but think I must be doing something wrong. It seems like everyone is losing so much faster. I know I'm not suppose to compare but I can't help it. I'm sure at my appointment next month my surgeons going to yell at me!! But I'm doing everything right :(
HW: 351 Pre-op: 272 Current: 164 Goal:160
M1: 14 M2:14 M3:11 M4:10 M5:10 M6:12 M7:8 M8:6 M9: 6 M10: 7 M11: 6 M12: 4
"Glory lies in the attempt to reach one's goal and not in reaching it." - Gandhi
You are doing great! Did you lose your pre-op pounds right before surgery? I ask cuz lots of folks who lose a big chunk of weight right before surgery are slower losers right after surgery.
However at this time measurements are more valid than pounds. So keep measuring, and you'll probably find that you are shrinking.
Hang in there!
:Danni
However at this time measurements are more valid than pounds. So keep measuring, and you'll probably find that you are shrinking.
Hang in there!
:Danni
:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170
VSG on 04/24/12 with
Yes Pre-op I lost almost 80 pounds but I always thought that it didn't matter. lol...I guess it does! Thanks. That's what the nutritionist keeps saying. I haven't taken my measurements since after surgery, I think I will. Thanks.
HW: 351 Pre-op: 272 Current: 164 Goal:160
M1: 14 M2:14 M3:11 M4:10 M5:10 M6:12 M7:8 M8:6 M9: 6 M10: 7 M11: 6 M12: 4
"Glory lies in the attempt to reach one's goal and not in reaching it." - Gandhi
I know it seems like it's slow and you'd like to lose more - but what ive learned is that we can only control what we do - we cant control the scale. Just keep following your plan and the weight will come off - it just might take longer than we hoped/expected.
If your surgeon yells at you, well....I'd have a few choice words for him myself. My surgeon was less than supportive and quite a jerk right after surgery, and when I mentioned it to his nurse - she told him, and we had a little confrontation, but ultimately, we both got on the same page and his attitude improved from that point. Chances are your surgeon will not yell at you though - you are doing just fine!!
If your surgeon yells at you, well....I'd have a few choice words for him myself. My surgeon was less than supportive and quite a jerk right after surgery, and when I mentioned it to his nurse - she told him, and we had a little confrontation, but ultimately, we both got on the same page and his attitude improved from that point. Chances are your surgeon will not yell at you though - you are doing just fine!!
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HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 202 
85 lbs lost pre-op / 133 since surgery (lowest weight post op: 188)
~~~~Alison~~~~~
VSG on 04/24/12 with
Thanks acbbrown! You inspire me. I guess my road is a little longer than some. I am sticking too plan still..and exercising. I guess I'm wrapped up in the numbers and the rapid weight loss period of six months. You are a huge inspiration to me. Thanks!
HW: 351 Pre-op: 272 Current: 164 Goal:160
M1: 14 M2:14 M3:11 M4:10 M5:10 M6:12 M7:8 M8:6 M9: 6 M10: 7 M11: 6 M12: 4
"Glory lies in the attempt to reach one's goal and not in reaching it." - Gandhi
You and I are in the same boat. I stick to plan, exercize and the scale barely moves. I rescheduled my doc appointment because I wanted to try and lose a few more lbs before I had to face his scale.
The scale has stalled 2 times since the surgery for over 3 weeks each time. I think to myself, "how can this happen in just 3 months?"
With that said, I know it will come off and I will reach goal eventually.
If I keep working out and I keep eating my protein and drinking my water, I will eventually have success and so will you, my friend.
Best of luck,
Sharon
The scale has stalled 2 times since the surgery for over 3 weeks each time. I think to myself, "how can this happen in just 3 months?"
With that said, I know it will come off and I will reach goal eventually.
If I keep working out and I keep eating my protein and drinking my water, I will eventually have success and so will you, my friend.
Best of luck,
Sharon
VSG on 04/24/12 with
Thanks Sharon, I'm just coming off a stall! I think that's what was seriously messing with me. I think the same thing...like ok I have been eating 600 calories..how oh how can the scale not move? I guess it's just a longer road...lol I'm not giving up...just whining...lol.
HW: 351 Pre-op: 272 Current: 164 Goal:160
M1: 14 M2:14 M3:11 M4:10 M5:10 M6:12 M7:8 M8:6 M9: 6 M10: 7 M11: 6 M12: 4
"Glory lies in the attempt to reach one's goal and not in reaching it." - Gandhi
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