Question:
I am now 8 weeks post-op , down 40 pounds & feel
I know that this seems crazy but it is how I am feeling right now. I am 40 pounds lighter than when I started & I feel like I weigh a ton. I almost think that mentally I am trying to rush my weight loss & now that I am not losing as fast as I think I should.. I am down in the dumps. I am normally a up beat person & I've heard this is normal to feel this way. Is it? Will it soon go away? Am I losing at a good pace or am I pushing myself too much? Any replys would be great! Good luck everyone! — Beth G. (posted on February 19, 2003)
February 19, 2003
Beth, I feel exactly the same way. I am 5 weeks out from Lap RNY, I have
lost 32 lbs, and most of that I lost in the first two weeks. It is like I
hit a plateau at 3 weeks out and that I am staying there. The only
encouragement I can offer is this web site. I find that looking through
the library at other people questions and responses about plateaus and
weight loss expectations, show that we are completely normal. We really
are not losing slower than "average". Try reading some of
those. I found that being "not alone in this delima" in itself
is encouraging. Congratulations on your success thus far.
— Gina C.
February 19, 2003
Hi Beth,
I felt and sometimes still feel the same way. I am 3 months out and have
lost 63 lbs (lap rny). I am happy with my wt. loss, but still feel huge.
When I decided to have wls it was very hard for me to admit that I needed
it - I never really seen myself as big as I was. I started out at 281 -
5'5", but I was still very functional in life and I new that I was
heavy, but not huge. Now, I trully realize how much I weighed. As more
wt. comes off - I am feeling better about it and I am sure you will too.
Good Luck!
— kandi S.
February 19, 2003
Beth,
It sounds like your doing great. Everybody is different, no two people
lose at the same rate, just like none of us gained weight at the same rate.
So many changes are taking place in your body that you can't see, be
patient and this to will pass.
— Sandy A.
February 19, 2003
This is very normal Beth! This is exactly the reason most surgeons require
a psychiatric evaluation before, to make sure you can handle all the
emotions that come along with the physical changes post-op. I went through
a small state of depression afterwards. 40lbs. in 2 months is wonderful
weight loss! That is exactly where I was at during that time. Now I am 8
1/2 months post-op and down 105lbs. and very close to my goal (and I've had
a million plateaus!) So if you keep losing like you are, you'll be at goal
in no time, too! I'm an upbeat person as well, and for a while I didn't
want to talk to anyone, i just felt not myself. Now I feel great, anywhere
I go I get compliments, from friends and strangers, so that has helped alot
as well as seeing my clothes sizes shrink! This will pass, i can't remember
how long I felt yucky, but it went away. Don't worry- you'll come out of
it! Keep up the good work, you're doing great!
— Lezlie Y.
February 19, 2003
Hi, Beth. I am 8 weeks out and have lost 43 pounds so we are on par. I
have had ups and downs and it can be very frustrating. I completely
understand the emotional rollercoaster you are on right now. I think it
can be called "post op blues" and can last a couple weeks to a
few months. I have been reading a lot on this site and have checked with
my surgeon and have found we are right on schedule for the weight loss.
Are you attending any of the support groups in your area? If not, you
might want to consider going as they can be a great resource. Also, are
you getting your protein and water in? I found my mood and energy levels
started improving once I started getting more of my protein and water in
each day. I still have the rollercoaster, but, it does get better! Take
it easy on yourself. I think you are doing great. We'll get through
this... just take it one day at a time and think positive. :-)
— Angela D.
February 19, 2003
Hi--I felt (feel!) the same way. Started at 243 on Dec. 11 and am now
185--but feel almost bigger now as everyone is looking at me now, and
asking me about how much I've lost. And the more people tell me I look
great, I get a little paranoid that everyone's looking at me, you know?
But it's getting better, as I am FINALLY starting to see the loss in
myself.
— Kimberley E.
February 20, 2003
You're losing quickly, by my standards! I can really identify with the
body size perception issues. I have never been able to objectively view my
body. It always looks bigger or smaller than I think it does. Now that my
weight loss has slowed down (1 year post op), I'm starting to get some
perspective. However, many times this past year it took real effort to
even remember what I weighed! (Let's see, do I weight 280 or 180?
hmmmm......). I think what you're experiencing is very normal.
— Kathy J.
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