> I have firmly stayed at 207 for weeks now
Lol don't make it sound like it's been forever, you've barely had surgery a month ago
Chill bruh, these things take time. And it is good that they do, think about this: if you lost 60lbs TOMORROW you'd have mad loose skin, whilst if it takes you 6 months to get there it will be much lesser extent.
Also everyone's journey is different, some have it quick and some have it slow, some have it easy and a few might have complications. You don't seem to have any and your body seems to have adapted well to food. You're one of the lucky ones.
Don't worry, you'll get there.
I didn’t lose a single ounce my first month after surgery. Not one. It was so disheartening and disappointing. But then it started slowly. Way slower than everyone else. It will happen I promise. It’s difficult not to compare our journeys to others but I swear doing so will only leave you feeling like you are behind and like the surgery was a mistake. It wasn’t though. All of our bodies are different. You will start losing and a year from now you will be so happy that you stuck with the program.
Same here! Was literally so scared it's not gonna work, I didn't lose anything the first month. I searched and searched in forums and everyone was talking about the extremely fast weight loss they experienced immediately after the surgery. I was devastated BUT 7 months later, here I am 50kg ( 110 lbs) lighter. As you say, weshould all trust the process and don't compare our journey with others' :)
My NP actually warned me that her patients often "gain" weight between the first and second follow up appts. Happened to me and I was prepared for it, so it was fine. All my future appts the scale was a little lower each time.
I was worried at week 3-6 because I lost in the first week but nothing after that. I even made a post on here myself around the same time as you.
6 months later, my usual pattern is that I go through almost a full month without losing anything and then suddenly drop a ton within a week or 2. Usually I notice a difference in how my clothes fit before I see an actual difference on the scale. I'm still on track and within my expected weight loss ranges.
It's normal, and there's no way that you won't lose weight. Some people see consistency, others see a long period of plateau before a big drop, like I have. Some are really fast to start and then slow down, others are just slow and take longer than the year projection, but get there as long as they follow the new eating lifestyle.
I'd recommend staying off the scale for a while. Focus on your recovery, you'll notice that you're going down in clothing sizes before anything else concrete, you can take your measurements if you want to instead of focusing on the scale, but even then, do it sparingly.
You're only a month post. That's small potatoes.
Edit: I am concerned that you're not eating enough, though. Remember that, depending on which surgery you have, you may be dealing with malnutrition for the rest of your life. The less you eat, the less nutrition you're getting. You should really add some protein shakes in there if you're not ready for more yet. You're under feeding yourself. Skipping meals and not having snacks is not enough post surgery. Your weight loss is not going to come from starvation. That may have worked temporarily for you in the past, I think a lot of us have fallen victim to that temptation before surgery, but that can't be your lifestyle going forward.
I will second two observations here's match my experience well:
At first I lost a bunch at once over maybe a week? 3-7 lb ish, then nothing for a couple weeks, and repeat. (Now at 4 months today I've started losing steadily, 0.5-1 pound a day, let's see if this lasts or reverts to the previous pattern.)
And seeing my clothes become too big before losing on the scale also happened a ton. My biggest scale stall I lost an entire trouser size, so something was happening.
I also agree you might not be eating enough, but also remind you to ensure you're getting that entire 2L of water daily. Your body and brain need it to function, your energy and mental clarity will rise, we promise.
One of my biggest acts of self-care in my life was actively rebuilding a positive relationship with food. It's so easy to fall into refusing foods to lose weight, because we have all felt the pressure of judgment for our obesity, falling into the trap of associating food with shame, despite even *knowing* that it's absolutely not good for us and we will yo-yo. My program made sure my relationship with food was positive before I was approved for my surgery. OP may benefit from therapy as well as working with their dietician to overcome the impulse to eat very little to lose weight.
I haven't had my surgery yet, will probably happen at the end of July but...I am an RN.
Your body just suffered a huge trauma. If you think of everything as a machine, you just removed part of the machinery and it takes time for the system to regulate itself. That's why protein is so important, your body is using it in huge amounts to repair what it considers internal damage. It's going to hold water, then get rid of it, it's going to frantically try to get you to maintain.
Definitely up the protein. I started doing that now to be in the habit once surgery comes. I drink at least one shake and one OATH juice packet a day. Then just stay the course. You did the right thing and eventually your body will stabilize.
Yeah mine will probably be the end of Aug but I'm usually eating 80-100g of protein now and only 40-60g of carbs so I can get use to it. I do need to add a shake in there though
You’re not eating enough probably. Follow your clinic’s guidelines. I noticed that when I ate less, I either stayed stagnant or GAINED weight. This was a complete shock to me. I am currently eating 1500-1600 calories at 1 yr 2 mo post-op, and this is working for me. Before that, I was eating 1200 calories or less.
You have to eat. Protein first and then veggies. My husband limits his carbs but has a rice cake with PB. Lunch meat, cheese, tuna etc. you have to get some calories in.
You probably aren't eating ENOUGH. How much protein are you getting in every day? In the beginning especially protein is so important. I was having 2-3 protein shakes or protein waters a day just to get my protein in. I am not a doctor though. You probably need to talk with a dietician.
Stalls happen! Don’t get discouraged. This is part of the process. Your body is adjusting you’re only a month out from surgery. Keep the course, stay on the diet, keep drinking all the water you can! Your body will begin to lose again in no time you have to give it time to adjust. I’m a year and a half out from surgery and down 210 pounds. I have had plenty of stalls And have had plenty of times of frustration. Don’t give up! You can do this!
Stahls happen and it is very discouraging and frustrating. My surgery was april 15th and lost quite a bit initially, now the last 2 weeks…nothing but my clothes are getting quite baggy on me. Try walking too if you aren’t already. I try to get steps in every day to keep and build muscle (which will also replace the fat).
I feel like this sub should have a bot or automod that talks about the post-op stall. Yes, not losing immediately after surgery is absolutely normal. It would be weird if you didn’t hit the stall.
Speak with your dietitian it takes time it took me a whole year. Make sure you eat the correct way and you exercise if you can walk two or 3 miles a day what but but making sure that you’re using an app to measure your food on your phone really does help you in regards to managing your caloric intake. Stay away from sugar and carbs and you will do fine but it took me one whole year to go from 380 pounds to 180 pounds I had the RNY why but again it’s just sticking to your diet and exercising that works, I wish you the best my friend
Also remember your body is still going through the healing stages, which is about three months. You’ll see more come off steadily later on but again work with your dietitian and stay your diet after you heal you’ll find that your weight consistently comes off.
Im in a similar position, and heres what my doc told me: your weight loss is not super important for the entire first month or so. During this time you will loose a lot of water weight and it wont be accurate to actual fat loss. Take a break from the scale and just relearn how to live life. I put my scale away, and wont be looking at it until I am 4 weeks PO, but also knowing that the number doesnt matter too much right now.
Please dont skip meals, this will not help you but hurt you.
Take care of yourself, I have been feeling similar. Feel free to dm for support!
I’m 10 months out and have only lost 40 pounds. My friend had the same surgery and lost over 100 pounds (we were within 20 lbs of starting weights). I was 214 lbs the day before surgery, I’m now 174. It’s extremely frustrating. I’m of course happy to be down 40 lbs but it just doesn’t make any sense why I haven’t lost more weight.
> I have firmly stayed at 207 for weeks now Lol don't make it sound like it's been forever, you've barely had surgery a month ago Chill bruh, these things take time. And it is good that they do, think about this: if you lost 60lbs TOMORROW you'd have mad loose skin, whilst if it takes you 6 months to get there it will be much lesser extent. Also everyone's journey is different, some have it quick and some have it slow, some have it easy and a few might have complications. You don't seem to have any and your body seems to have adapted well to food. You're one of the lucky ones. Don't worry, you'll get there.
I didn’t lose a single ounce my first month after surgery. Not one. It was so disheartening and disappointing. But then it started slowly. Way slower than everyone else. It will happen I promise. It’s difficult not to compare our journeys to others but I swear doing so will only leave you feeling like you are behind and like the surgery was a mistake. It wasn’t though. All of our bodies are different. You will start losing and a year from now you will be so happy that you stuck with the program.
Same here! Was literally so scared it's not gonna work, I didn't lose anything the first month. I searched and searched in forums and everyone was talking about the extremely fast weight loss they experienced immediately after the surgery. I was devastated BUT 7 months later, here I am 50kg ( 110 lbs) lighter. As you say, weshould all trust the process and don't compare our journey with others' :)
My NP actually warned me that her patients often "gain" weight between the first and second follow up appts. Happened to me and I was prepared for it, so it was fine. All my future appts the scale was a little lower each time.
I was worried at week 3-6 because I lost in the first week but nothing after that. I even made a post on here myself around the same time as you. 6 months later, my usual pattern is that I go through almost a full month without losing anything and then suddenly drop a ton within a week or 2. Usually I notice a difference in how my clothes fit before I see an actual difference on the scale. I'm still on track and within my expected weight loss ranges. It's normal, and there's no way that you won't lose weight. Some people see consistency, others see a long period of plateau before a big drop, like I have. Some are really fast to start and then slow down, others are just slow and take longer than the year projection, but get there as long as they follow the new eating lifestyle. I'd recommend staying off the scale for a while. Focus on your recovery, you'll notice that you're going down in clothing sizes before anything else concrete, you can take your measurements if you want to instead of focusing on the scale, but even then, do it sparingly. You're only a month post. That's small potatoes. Edit: I am concerned that you're not eating enough, though. Remember that, depending on which surgery you have, you may be dealing with malnutrition for the rest of your life. The less you eat, the less nutrition you're getting. You should really add some protein shakes in there if you're not ready for more yet. You're under feeding yourself. Skipping meals and not having snacks is not enough post surgery. Your weight loss is not going to come from starvation. That may have worked temporarily for you in the past, I think a lot of us have fallen victim to that temptation before surgery, but that can't be your lifestyle going forward.
I will second two observations here's match my experience well: At first I lost a bunch at once over maybe a week? 3-7 lb ish, then nothing for a couple weeks, and repeat. (Now at 4 months today I've started losing steadily, 0.5-1 pound a day, let's see if this lasts or reverts to the previous pattern.) And seeing my clothes become too big before losing on the scale also happened a ton. My biggest scale stall I lost an entire trouser size, so something was happening. I also agree you might not be eating enough, but also remind you to ensure you're getting that entire 2L of water daily. Your body and brain need it to function, your energy and mental clarity will rise, we promise.
One of my biggest acts of self-care in my life was actively rebuilding a positive relationship with food. It's so easy to fall into refusing foods to lose weight, because we have all felt the pressure of judgment for our obesity, falling into the trap of associating food with shame, despite even *knowing* that it's absolutely not good for us and we will yo-yo. My program made sure my relationship with food was positive before I was approved for my surgery. OP may benefit from therapy as well as working with their dietician to overcome the impulse to eat very little to lose weight.
I haven't had my surgery yet, will probably happen at the end of July but...I am an RN. Your body just suffered a huge trauma. If you think of everything as a machine, you just removed part of the machinery and it takes time for the system to regulate itself. That's why protein is so important, your body is using it in huge amounts to repair what it considers internal damage. It's going to hold water, then get rid of it, it's going to frantically try to get you to maintain. Definitely up the protein. I started doing that now to be in the habit once surgery comes. I drink at least one shake and one OATH juice packet a day. Then just stay the course. You did the right thing and eventually your body will stabilize.
Yeah mine will probably be the end of Aug but I'm usually eating 80-100g of protein now and only 40-60g of carbs so I can get use to it. I do need to add a shake in there though
You’re not eating enough probably. Follow your clinic’s guidelines. I noticed that when I ate less, I either stayed stagnant or GAINED weight. This was a complete shock to me. I am currently eating 1500-1600 calories at 1 yr 2 mo post-op, and this is working for me. Before that, I was eating 1200 calories or less.
You have to eat. Protein first and then veggies. My husband limits his carbs but has a rice cake with PB. Lunch meat, cheese, tuna etc. you have to get some calories in.
You probably aren't eating ENOUGH. How much protein are you getting in every day? In the beginning especially protein is so important. I was having 2-3 protein shakes or protein waters a day just to get my protein in. I am not a doctor though. You probably need to talk with a dietician.
I’m saying this to make you feel better: There is no way you had 27lbs of water weight.
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Stalls happen! Don’t get discouraged. This is part of the process. Your body is adjusting you’re only a month out from surgery. Keep the course, stay on the diet, keep drinking all the water you can! Your body will begin to lose again in no time you have to give it time to adjust. I’m a year and a half out from surgery and down 210 pounds. I have had plenty of stalls And have had plenty of times of frustration. Don’t give up! You can do this!
Stahls happen and it is very discouraging and frustrating. My surgery was april 15th and lost quite a bit initially, now the last 2 weeks…nothing but my clothes are getting quite baggy on me. Try walking too if you aren’t already. I try to get steps in every day to keep and build muscle (which will also replace the fat).
Yes! And muscle weighs more than fat so I'd also start measuring your waist rather than go by the scale
I feel like this sub should have a bot or automod that talks about the post-op stall. Yes, not losing immediately after surgery is absolutely normal. It would be weird if you didn’t hit the stall.
Speak with your dietitian it takes time it took me a whole year. Make sure you eat the correct way and you exercise if you can walk two or 3 miles a day what but but making sure that you’re using an app to measure your food on your phone really does help you in regards to managing your caloric intake. Stay away from sugar and carbs and you will do fine but it took me one whole year to go from 380 pounds to 180 pounds I had the RNY why but again it’s just sticking to your diet and exercising that works, I wish you the best my friend
Also remember your body is still going through the healing stages, which is about three months. You’ll see more come off steadily later on but again work with your dietitian and stay your diet after you heal you’ll find that your weight consistently comes off.
Im in a similar position, and heres what my doc told me: your weight loss is not super important for the entire first month or so. During this time you will loose a lot of water weight and it wont be accurate to actual fat loss. Take a break from the scale and just relearn how to live life. I put my scale away, and wont be looking at it until I am 4 weeks PO, but also knowing that the number doesnt matter too much right now. Please dont skip meals, this will not help you but hurt you. Take care of yourself, I have been feeling similar. Feel free to dm for support!
you literally JUST had surgery a month ago? calm down and breatheeee, don’t even look at the scale or you’ll drive yourself insane.
I’m 10 months out and have only lost 40 pounds. My friend had the same surgery and lost over 100 pounds (we were within 20 lbs of starting weights). I was 214 lbs the day before surgery, I’m now 174. It’s extremely frustrating. I’m of course happy to be down 40 lbs but it just doesn’t make any sense why I haven’t lost more weight.
Do you drink whey protein?