I'll be 9 weeks on 1 May (surgery--Feb 27). I'm down 52 lbs but 12 was from the 2 week pre-surgery liquid protein. My NP wants me to lose 4-5 lbs a week but.....I'm only losing about 1/2 - 1 lb a week. QUESTION: What is your "prescribed" eating plan? My NP says only 2 meals per day (4-5 bites about the size of my thumb nail), and no snacks or protein shakes. When I do that, I get really week feelling like I'm about to pass out (or melt to the floor), and I'm soooooo tired. I've been having mini-meals of stuff like peanuts, cheese sticks, etc. (almost always protein ) (snacks??) about every 3 hrs and feel much better. Sometimes I'll have a protein shake but not too often. Maybe that is why I'm not losing the 4-5 lbs per week?? I also haven't quite made it to the "at least 80 oz. of water and an hour of exersize per day" but am working on it.....am at about 45 oz and 45 minutes!

Hey Angela: I feel your pain! I know it is really hard emotionally when we are all doing the work, but the results are a little slower than we expected! I am right there with you. However, I am sorry that you were discouraged by what you felt was my "complaining" about my 70 pound weight loss. I never ment to discourage you. I was looking for support just like you were. You see, I started out at 420 lbs., and my surgeon is expecting 100 pounds lost at my 3 month check up. The more you weigh, the more you are supposed to loose, and quicker (in the surgeon's opinion), during the 6 month (honeymoon) period. He informed me that after the six months, it MAY be more difficult, so he wants me to really take advantage of the first six months, and get the most off as I can. To date, I have lost 73 pounds, and I only have 12 more days left until my appointment. I am 27 pounds behind in his goal, and I am worried about facing him. In the meantime, I am doing everything he says, eating everything he says, and nothing more, and exercising as much as possible . . (read my first post). The weight will come off in its own time. I just have to realize that and be content. Again . . . sorry to offend those of you I ticked off, and I will look forward to hearing your success stories on this page, hopefully. I wish you the best and slimmer days! Terri

Hi Folks, I had my lap RNY on Feb. 22nd and am down 30.5 lbs. For those of you who think you have not lost enough or too slowly just think of me! I am trying not to get discouraged but it is very frustrating when I see those of you who are down 40-50 lbs. or more and still complaining. I do not eat more than 4 oz. per meal, I get at least 60 grams of protein and drink at least 6-8 glasses of liquid. I have transferred water to tea and that is how I am coping with the water intake. I walk at least 5-6 days, 1.25 miles. I am hoping to increase that but I usually have to stop because I get cramps in my legs.

I'm with you Jill. I am a day ahead of you (2/20) and I've only lost 33 lbs since surgery, 45 since my highest presurgery weight. I feel like I am able to (and do) eat way too much and I'm not exercising enough. I go crazy when I see people who've lost so much (although I am happy for them...). I am getting depressed and discouraged. I am terrified I've lost all I am going to lose.

I am 9 weeks out and today my loss was 38. Looks like I am a slow looser compared to how well you are doing. Great Job! LInda