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not losing weight after surgery

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I'm very discouraged. I had surgery Oct. 3rd. In 12 days I lost 18 pounds. (yea!) In the next three weeks, I lost 3 pounds (boo!) Why am I holding on to the weight? I am following what my doctor and dietician have told me. I am not able to get in as much protein as recommended but I'm not totally going without. I'm scared that I did this drastic thing and that it's not going to work for me! It's been a month today and I have lost about 22 pounds. It seems that everyone else loses more in the beginning. Am I not doing something right?!
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Sometimes we hit a plateau. Just keep on doing what the surgeon told you to do and things will change. Good luck!!!!
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The same thing happend to me I lost great on the clear liquid then the next 2 weeks nothing at all. I was totally depressed. Then, slowly it started happening . I also need a fiber supplement and that helped regulate body systems. I am 17 weeks out and down an amazing 80 pounds. Everyone is different. Just take a breath and one step at a time. Have faith. Heather
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This is perfectly NORMAL! You just had major surgery and your body needs to adjust to the dramatic changes you are forcing upon it. Holding on to weight is one of it's defense mechanisms. Eventually the weight loss will restart again.

Besides.... when was the last time you lost 22 pounds in a month!? That's pretty big!

Just keep doing the right things, work really hard to get all your protein in and bump up your exercise program. You'll see some changes soon.

ALSO - you can not compare yourself to everyone else. Each person, each body, each metobolism is different and there's no way you will be exactly the same as any other person. Focus on your own success and don't compare.

You're doing good. Keep it up!
Pam
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I feel the same as you. I'm scared to death I won't have the same type of weight loss that I see going on in this site. I had surgery on Sept 18th and have only lost 32 lbs so far. My doctors office said 6-7lbs a month. With all the people I've told about my procedure, I don't want it to be the same failure as all the diets of the past. I'm working on keeping myself positive, with not much success.
I pray you have much success!! Good Luck!!
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