Anyone lose less than me at 4.5 months post op? I'm soooo slow

I'm getting pretty discouraged because the weight is just coming off incredibly slowly.   I had RNY on Nov, 15, 2007.  I started out at 298 in September 07, day of surgery:  265, two weeks after surgery:  250 and now 4.5 months after surgery:  223.   So in the 4.5 months since surgery I've lost 42 pounds. It's frustrating  because I've been so diligent about fluids, protein, exercise etc.   I've heard about a honeymoon phase--could mine have only been the first 2 weeks?   That would have been the only time the weight came off easily. Is there anyone out there that has lost less than I have (or even close to as little as I have) and still gone on to meet their goal weight?  There doesn't seem to be anyone on the RNY board. Thanks, Christina

The honeymoon phase is considered the first 6-8 months. I lost about 100 pounds after surgery, in 7 months, or about 1/2 pound per day average. I started around 324 at surgery date of May 10, 2006 and was 222 by Xmas time, 2006.  I wasn't very careful, and stopped attending support meetings. In two months I was now 242. I started back to meetings, and in 3 months was back down to 222. I changed to liquid vitamins and powdered calcium citrate, and now am stable at 204.  5 months prior to surgery I was 345.  We all battle at times. I now have a weight range of about 201 to 206, normally its 204 almost every day. I try to watch what I eat, etc., but we all "fall of the wagon" and that's why my weight fluctuates a couple of pounds. But you make an extra effort to get back to where you feel comfortable. I did get down to 200, but felt a little weak. I feel better at 204 on a daily basis.  Keep at it--it just takes time.

Christina, Keep in mind that you lost 33 lbs. before surgery, for a total of 75 lbs. in less than 7 mo.  That is a very respectable amount!  So although  your rate has been slower than some people's since your surgery, that rate is sorta influenced by the fact that you were already losing.   No, your "honeymoon period" was not over after 2 wks.!  I've heard everything under the sun about what constitutes the honeymoon period--a few say 6 mo.; some say 9-12 mo.; many say up to 18 mo.  And it's not like you can't still lose weight even after the "h.p."--it's just that after a certain amount of time, it does come off slower and the plateaus are longer. Just keep doing what you're doing as long as you're confident that you're following your surgeon's/nutritionist's eating protocol.  Might want to consider using one of the websites like www.thedailyplate.com or www.fitday.com or www.sparkpeople.com for your food accountability.  I don't know what your exercise routine is, but maybe add some time/intensity/weight training/etc.  Obviously, you know to push fluids & protein.  I'm assuming you're not eating any junk at this point.  I know it must be very frustrating, but if you know you're doing exactly what you should be doing, then just keep it up.  The lbs. will come off!   Jo

Don't get discouraged! I had my surgery November 2006. I weighed my self in the hospital right after the surgery, thinking I lost at least 10 more pounds. What a shock that I gained 10 pounds. I was so disappointed.  I went home and was very diligent about the diet. I was losing very slowly. At my 6 month post op check up, I lost 60 pounds. I was losing much more slowly than others. I was told everyone loses at a different rate. I kept doing what I was supposed to do, writing it in a journal and calling the doctor's office if I had any questions. Don't compare yourself with anyone else. We did not compare ourselves with others when we were gaining the weight. Yes, it is sad to see the numbers but maybe our bodies are working on getting back on track using the good nutrients they need and then the fat will start burning off. I am not a nurse or doctor. They should have a better technical explanation. Keep up the good work and be PROUD of what you have accomplihed. Debbie (debbrom)

That's about where I was at 4-5 months out... I think you're doing great - just stick to your program and it will continue to work for you!

Bekah

we are all different people and will lose at different rates. just keep up the good work you are already doing. your total weight loss including the weight you lost before surgery is wonderful. as long as you continue to follow the program your doctor laid out for you, you should continue to lose weight for the next few months. good luck, jacki

Well, on the 16th of April it will be 6 months post op for me and as you can see from my diet ticker I have lost 41 lbs! so I am even slower than you But the difference between me and you is that I don't measure the food I eat, I don't exercise and I eat whatever I like Having said this, it does not mean I stuff myself with white carbs sugar and chocolate all the time (although I do eat chocolate and biscuits at times), overall I eat a lot less 'junk food' than I used to pre-op, I just don't crave it as much as before. I decided that whilst it is working for me then very good. If one day I stall and I have not reached my goal weight than I will consciously try to watch what I eat a little, until that day I am happy to be where I am. Does it 'bother me' that I 'only lost 41lbs', NO definitely a big NO to that, I am soooo happy I am losing I don't care how slow it goes so long that it goes in the right direction My pattern of weight loss seems to be: no loss for 2 weeks then 1 to 2 lbs loss then nothing again for 2 weeks and so on. A stall for me would be no loss for a couple of  months and so far I have never gone beyond 2 weeks with no loss. Anyway, just wanted you to know you are not alone and it is ok to be slower at losing!