Question:
I'm disappointed...
I've refused to weight myself for a whole month...im nine weeks post-op and i've noticed that my clothes weren't fitting well....so i went to the store and tried some pants on...and it was only one size lower what i used to wear...now im really disappointed...everyone that i've talked to lost most of their weight the first few months and i feel like im lagging behind....anyone have any advice??? — V. Millbrook (posted on November 8, 2006)
November 8, 2006
I am sorry to hear that you are disappointed. Are you following the exact
guidelines for diet and exercise? Are you still measuring? It is easy to
slightly enlarge the portions slowly over time and not realize it? Are you
snacking between meals? If the answer is that you are lagging behind in
doing what you are supposed to do, then review the reason why you wanted to
have the surgery in first place and get remotivated. If your answer is
that you are truly following the diet and exercise, then, all I have to say
is that people lose at their own pace. You may be one that loses it
slower. You don't mention if you are diabetic. If so, how have your
sugars been running? If they are still high, that can slow your weight
loss down. And, if you're truly following everything.... go to your doctor
for a check up and express your concerns... see if they need to retest your
thyroid function or your insulin level in your blood... there could be all
kinds of things that could be keeping the weight on. And one last question
for you.... Are you making sure that you are drinking a MINIMUM of 2 qts of
water daily.... very important.... good luck and keep your eye on the
prize....
— Kari_K
November 8, 2006
Don't drag yourself down. Depression and stress leads to overeating for
the wrong reasons. Start today with tracking your steps. Right down
everything you do throughout the day; from the foods you eat, the amount of
bowel movements you make, the amount of liquids you intake, and the
exercises you complete. This diary will help you see what you are /or are
not doing. Then make the necessary changes to adjust.
Also, make sure that you are taking your vitamins as you should.
Hope this helped. Let me know how things are going.
— creatyvyti
November 8, 2006
I'm 4 months post-op and have finally lost 1/2 of what I hope to lose in
the 18months following surgery....be patient! EVERY person's body is
different...but, IF you're doing what you need to do, avoiding sugar and
carbs and watching portion sizes, it WILL drop!!! I plateau from 3 to 4
weeks at a time, then suddenly drop 11lbs.! I understand the frustration
because I just want to wake up thin again, but....I am reminded that I
didn't get this way overnight....I'm only 5'2" and started at 310lbs.!
Don't quit!!! You'll make it!!! Patricia
— zoeysgrami
November 8, 2006
Please do not get discouraged. The weight loss varies from person to
person. I lost then had a few weeks where nothing happened. As far as
not weighing yourself. I step on the scale every single morning. I
monitor my weight so as I can make sure that if I gain a lb I look at what
I did the previous few days and make my adjustment. I will never allow
myself to get out of control again.
— cjoyce
November 8, 2006
I have noticed that on the weeks that I loose weight, I don't seem to loose
inches and on the weeks that I loose weight slower, I loose inches. Like
last week I finally broke down and bought new jeans. Took me forever to
find a brand that fit and then, no kidding, by the following week they
already look to big and I only lost another pound in that time. So I
figure our bodies are doing s-t-ra-n-g-e things. So I have just tried to
adopt the attitude that I am going to enjoy every stage I go through, both
the good times and the bad! Because we are still on the loosing side and
that is so much better than where I was 11 weeks ago! Congratulations on
your decision and why not go ahead and weigh yourself and celebrate
whatever you have lost. Because it is a loss and not a gain! Blessings!
— deeport
November 8, 2006
Hi Victoria - definitely don't get disappointed! You will go through highs
and lows with your weight loss including many, many plateus (sp). I am just
over a year post op and am down to 119 pounds. It took a lot longer than 6
months let alone 9 weeks. Just keep plugging along with your food intake
and exercise, it will come off :o)
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Kim
— kimmy
November 9, 2006
There is another way to look at this, when is the last time you dropped a
clothes size so quickly? I feel your frustration and have been there
myself. I to go in spurts of loss and plateaus. I have lost 172lbs in just
under a year so keep the faith, drink, and exercise and before you know
you'll be a whole knew person.
— tazthewiz23
November 9, 2006
I am nine weeks post op. I have lost a total of 31 pounds yet have very
little change in clothing size. You had this surgery because you had a lot
of weight to lose. The weight is coming off from verious places on your
body. Give your body a chance to adjust to the weight loss. The cloths
size changes will come. Right now the most important thing is the loss of
the weight for your health and comfort. Looking good in your cloths is
just around the corner.
— cmoreno
November 9, 2006
Don't expect to do what others do. I am still wearing some of the clothes I
wore pre op and have lost over 60 lbs. Of course, they were all stretch and
are getting loose, but they don't fall off. i have bought some things at
thrift shops to wear when I get small enough. Also, clothes are made
different. I still have no waist line to speak of, but I sure look a lot
better.
— geneswife
November 9, 2006
Everyone is right- don't get discouraged. I didn't lose quickly my first 2
months and then I did over the next four and then it slowed down again.
Then I thought after my first year that I had stopped losing. The strange
thing is, my weight is going down again now very slowly, a pound here a
pound there- but after dropping 6 more pounds I dropped another clothing
size, some styles 2 sizes! I think alot has to do with my hanging skin and
since you can't lose that with weight loss- I have to wait for plastic
surgery. My surgeon says I am ready- I have an appointment to see one next
month. So don't be discouraged. Your wonderful journey has just begun. Good
luck!
— Cdavis226
November 9, 2006
Don't be discouraged! There is no reason to be discouraged. Everyone
loses at their own pase, not at someone elses! I only lost 2-4 pounds each
week the whole time I was in the losing phase. The first few months it was
closer to 4 pounds, but most weeks, I lost 1 to 2 pounds each week. I kept
walking, drinking and going to support group. I fought the head fights for
food and just kept pressing foward. Because of exercise, I had less skin
issues and in a year lost 100 pounds, and in a year and a half lost 120
pounds that I have kept off for almost 3 years now. Don't worry about
losing fast, just lose, and keep it off. That's the game, the time limit
will depend on your body and your devotion to exercise and water and
protrein. Fight the good fight in this, don't lose heart. And don't gauge
yourself by others, that is not good for you ever! Take care,
— Patricia P
November 14, 2006
Yeah, I do have some advice. Girlfriend, you are only one month out. .
.and you are down one whole size. . .give yourself a BREAK! The honeymoon
period is 18 to 24 months. If you are down one size in one month. . .just
imagine what you will be able to do the next 23 months! We all are
different (thank goodness) and we will lose differently. You just hold
onto those "fat pants" one day (in the not too distant future)
you will wonder if you ever were that big! Be good to yourself and remain
positive!
— sby949
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