Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

1,486 Members

40,160 Posts

0 Online

amethyst223 12/14/2012

I know we all lose weight at a different speed but I'm disgusted at this moment. I broke my own rule and I'm feeling the exact emotions I knew I would.

I swore I wasn't going to weigh myself between dr appts. I was at the dr on 11/2 and just 28 days out I had lost 27 lbs. I was happy.

Today is 70 days out and I've only lost a total of 48 lbs. I really just want to cry.

I know in my head weight loss is different for each person, that sometimes you lose inches not lbs. Blah,blah, blah because my heart says "THAT'S ALL"???

I know it's because I'm struggling to move. My knee pain I thought would improve had gotten bad with the colder weather. I can barely walk a block let alone miles.

What a miserable day!

becca1960 12/14/2012

I am so sorry you are having such a cruddy day! i am still pre op, but as a lifer in the area of dieting, losing and gaining weight, I do understand the frustration of not losing weight as fast as we think we should.

I get the internal argument of the voice of reason, 'we all lose at diff rates, inches vs lbs.... yada yada' vs the emotional side of the argument.

I could type for the next 10 min explaining how I have spent the last 4 years of hard work to lose with little results and the frustration that went with it... but i won't bore you with the details,

I just wanted you to know I hear you! I have felt similar feelings. And i get how suckie it feels.

Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

onmway 12/14/2012

I am also a slow looser. My first three weeks I had awesome weight loss. These last 3 1/2 weeks, almost nothing. It is very frustrating, I know.

ShelleyNY 12/15/2012

Try not to get frustrated., 48 lbs in 2 1/2 months is awesome. Good things come to those that wait! Prior to surgery do you remember how long it would take to lose that much weight? Typically for non-surgical dieters, it takes about 4-6 months to lose that much weight.
I weigh myself every day and I found that my body has a pattern of weight loss. For about 10-14 days the scale will fluctuate 1/2-1 1/2 lbs, up and down and then I'll get on the scale and 3 lbs will drop and the next day another 1-3 lbs will drop off, then I go back no movement for about 10-14 days.
You're going great, hold your head up high and embrase the new you that is starting to develop.
Shelley :o)

lineka 12/21/2012

I am a member of the slow losers club. I hate it but I will get there sendySendo will too.I have had both my knees replaced and arthritis so I can relate. we are losing. yes if we could walk 5 miles a day we could like faster but we can't. we can do chair exercises and stretches, walk around the house. I work out in a pool 3 days a week. is there a Y near you?

Lcat4 12/21/2012

48 pounds is awesome. Give yourself permission to love yourself instead of being disgusted with yourself. Leave the self abuse behind you. Pain and struggling to move will not stop you from shedding the weight that you no longer need. Remember that protein melts fat and water flushes it. These are your priorities if you want to she'd the weight. Love yourself and treat yourself with compassion.

deleted_user 12/21/2012

When is the last time you lost 48 lbs in 70 days? Each pound lost is a gift to you on your way to a better, healthier life. Treasure it. You will be making a big mistake and creating alot of angst for yourself if you compare you rate of loss to others....We all lose at different rates.
Check to be sure you are getting in adequate protein and fluids and getting enough sleep. Do whatever movement you can with your limitations and the rest will follow. Perhaps not on your timeline...but it will happen. Best to you. d

deleted_user 02/17/2013

I'm 5 weeks post op and have only lost 14 pounds. I did lose 7 lbs. pre surgery. I keep thinking I'm doing something wrong, but don't know what it could be. I stay with the high protein diet and haven't yet transitioned to "normal foods'. Any suggestions?

deleted_user 02/17/2013

http://www.livestrong.com/article/404480-can-you-lose-inches-not-weight/

deleted_user 02/17/2013

When I first had my RNY 11/15/04 I was like you I promised my self I wouldnt get on scales then I just couldnt help it I did get on scales and they hadnt moved in like 3 wks I was so disappointed I took it out my scales,I actually took a harmer to it and killed then I was crying and started laughing at my self because i JUST killed my new scales,oh well I felt better I guess I needed to get rid of some pinned up stress and I sure did.but hby was afraid of how many more scales I would kill,ROFL,So he didnt buy me another until about 2 months after I had been to dr and reliezed poor scale died for nothing and I was ok and not stressing anymore.
But sweety everyone loses different just stay postive.
Margaret

Join the Conversation