Question:
I am 8 weeks post op and think I am the slowest loser EVER? Why?
Hi, I am 8 weeks post op and have lost 33 pounds. I know it isn't good to compare, but I have not seen anyone even close to losing this slow. Will I ever lose my weight? I also never really feel full and feel like my pouch was not made small enough. I have NO PROBLEM eating a whole Lean Cuisine and I am not even full. I stop there because I am trying really hard. I have never been sick or thrown-up. I can tolerate anything I eat. (but I have not had ANY sugar) I know it's crazy but, is it possible they didn't really even do the surgery????? — Kristi A. (posted on September 17, 2003)
September 16, 2003
You are not the slowest loser out there. Like you, I was considered a
lightweight and at 2 weeks I had lost 21 pounds, at 6 weeks, I had lost 28
pounds. Now at 13 weeks, I have lost 47 pounds. It is a little slower for
us, but my surgeon assures me (as I imagine yours does) that I am actually
ahead of schedule. I find myself getting very frustrated but I know it
doesn't help. It will come off as long as we follow the plan. I don't
know how fast you are eating, but you might need to slow down a little and
give your stomach a little time to send the "full" signal to the
brain. Also, depending on what Lean Cuisine you are eating, they could be
a thin consistancy that is basically running through the pouch and not
filling it up and they can also be high in carbs. Try eating some chicken
or turkey (weigh out about 3 oz) and see how much of that you can eat. It
is much denser and usually fills me up quickly.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
Good Luck.
— Carolyn M.
September 16, 2003
OMG! I was going to post nearly this EXACT message today! I am 8 weeks post
op and have lost 31 pounds. I ate a Lean Cuisine yesterday that was nearly
10 ounces and wasn't full and I don't dump. I've been trying to be good
about my choices (my surgeon is very strict diet-wise)and I'm ok with the
protein and so-so with the water intake. I am thoroughly disappointed by
this whole event. I wanted to lose more. I wanted to eventually eat
"normally" - which my dr. swore I would but obviously that's not
true. I am regretting this surgery in a big way. I am taking some comfort
in the fact that someone else has had these same problems. I hope it starts
going better for us. Good luck!
— Shannon H.
September 16, 2003
What quantity of food does your plan call for at this point? A whole Lean
Cuisine seems like it would be a lot more than would be on your plan. Plus
it is loaded with lots of carbs. Try and eat that same amount in structly
good high quality protein and see if you can do it. I sincerely doubt you
can. Focus on the proteins and limit the carbs very low, including veggies
and fruits as they are carbs too. See how that goes. Also make sure to
get in some exercise too.
<p>If this continues make sure to discuss with your surgeon. Do you
know what size pouch you were given and what size your stoma is? This
might give you a clue as to why things are like they are. You might be one
of the people who has a larger pouch. Some people do not get full signals
and therefore you must measure your food to the proper quantity you should
be eating at this stage. You need to learn what a correct portion size is
through seeing rather than your pouch telling you. I know a few people
like this and they say they are satisfied but do not get a full signal.
Good Luck!
— zoedogcbr
September 16, 2003
Ditto on the SLOW LOSER! Ditto on the REGRETS!!! I look a little smaller
and I feel a little smaller and my blood pressure is down. That is about
it! When I went to have this surgery I wanted RESULTS! I feel like if you
take the drastic step of surgery you DESERVE RESULTS. I am following all
the rules and not losing. It is amazing that your body would hold onto the
weight like this and you are eating next to nothing. Absolutely amazing!
I guess it will get better. I too can eat more than I think I should, but
I stop because I am trying. I too can tolerate quite a wide variety of
foods. I know they did some re-arranging inside of me but I just feel like
sometimes my surgeon did not do the "best" job for
"me". Oh well, God be with us in our journey. I was talking to
someone at work yesterday and he was saying he also knew someone who had
the surgery that was DISGUSTED when it first happened... but later on down
the line she began to lose the weight. Perhaps that will happen for us
too! HUGZ!!!
— Eleanore Davis
September 16, 2003
NOPE! I had only lost 32 lbs at 8 weeks! You are doing great. I am now a
little over 7 months out and down 88 lbs!Yes it may be slow, but it keeps
coming off!
Hang in there you will be ok!
— Haziefrog
September 16, 2003
You are just fine. At 8 weeks, I was down 30 pounds. Now at 12 months I
am below my doctors goal. I never lost tons of weight each month, just a
steady drops of 3-4 pounds a week. I never has any plateus either.
256/160/154
— barbara A.
September 16, 2003
At 8 weeks I was down 32lbs - as you can see from the responses, you are
not alone. It WILL come off. Tomorrow I go for my 5 month check up and the
scale will show that I am down 75lbs. The last 2 months I averaged a loss
of 8lbs a month. Hang in there, best wishes -
— M B.
September 16, 2003
I am 9 weeks post-op and have lost maybe 34 lbs. This past week I joined
Curves and it is making the difference. I hope it keeps coming off at a
regular pace. It is good to see I am not alone on this slow journey. lol
Just please keep it a steady journey. :)
— TheresaC
September 17, 2003
Thank you!!! I wanted to post this very question. I am about 7 weeks
post-op (surgery 8-4-03) and I have lost 32 pounds. I eat 3 times a day,
drink 80 to 100 ounces of water a day, exercise 4 to 5 days a week for 30
minutes. I feel great, but wish the weight loss was faster. Maybe the
slower loss will help our skin return to normal. May God continue to bless
our weight off.
— Stephanie G.
September 17, 2003
I am another slow loser, at my 3 week check up I lost 15 pounds,7 weeks
another 10. For a total of 25lbs. I am now at 11 weeks and am down a total
of 32lbs. Have you measures your inches? The scale my say I have lost
little but my body says just the opposite.I went from a 18/20 to a 14/16.I
am going to be happy that I am healthy and can still eat just about
anything.Debra
— Debra W.
September 17, 2003
I was reading in your profile that you are 8 weeks out and have lost 33
pounds. I think that is great. At 8 weeks out I had lost 32 pounds and I
know that, like you, I thought I was a slow loser too. My weight loss
remained slow until past my 4th month. By my 4th month, I had lost 42
pounds. Now I am 7 months out and I have lost 100 pounds. I had a lot
of plateaus early on as my body adjusted to the new life. I learned not
to focus on the scale but instead to focus on making the positive lifestyle
changes that I would need to sustain me the rest of my life. I also chose
to focus on how I felt and how my clothes were fitting. Don't stress
yourself out too much, trust the process and know that they weight will
come off.
— Janet S.
September 17, 2003
I am 11 weeks out. I have lost 40 pounds to date. I stated off at 275
and now I am 235. I started a regular workout regime about 3 weeks ago. I
was averaging 2 to 3 pounds a week. In the past seven days I have lot 5
pounds. I think my workout has helped with my weightloss. I am also
getting in more water.
— Just P
September 17, 2003
25 pounds first month... normal
7 pounds lost each addl month... normal
33 pounds lost forever... priceless
— mrsmyranow
September 22, 2003
That shoulds like alot of food. I'm almost 6 months post-op and only
eating 3 ozs. of food per meal. There is no way I would even if I want to
a whole TV dinner.
Are you keeping a log on what you eat, when you eat, and what you eat? Are
you drink your water (waiting 1 1/2 hours after you eat and 1/2 hour
before? Are you exercising? Remember everyone is different.
— Linda R.
September 22, 2003
A whole lean cuisine is NOT too much. Most average around 300 calories so
that can easily fit into your daily total. I am 6 months post-op, lost 30
pounds the first month and only 40 since...having a higher starting weight
some people have told me I should have lost more. Well that is more for
me, more than I would have lost on my own. Just keep trying and stick with
it and results will come. I too have had that "did I have
surgery" thought, then I see this huge scar down me and think I had
better had surgery!!!
— Sarahlicious
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