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Neen
WLS Moderator
Hey Kitty! Welcome x You know you are barely out of the recovery period , you have to relax and let your poor body get used to the new plumbing!
You will start to lose more weight soon I'm sure, in the meantime, concentrate on learning your how to use your new pouch and read up on bypassers experiences here. I'm sure that will allay your worries and reassure you that what you are going through is quite normal and to be expected now and again.
You will start to lose more weight soon I'm sure, in the meantime, concentrate on learning your how to use your new pouch and read up on bypassers experiences here. I'm sure that will allay your worries and reassure you that what you are going through is quite normal and to be expected now and again.
keeley86
Well-Known Member
Hiya luv - i just wanted to welcome you to WLS im pre op so cant really help you all thoug keep doing what your doing and drink plenty of water - sip sip sip! and youl soon get it shifting! congratulation on your op luv and ill look forward to seeing you around on here xxxxx
phatmomma
New Member
Welcome Dear Kitty
I have to say i'm about 3 1/2 months out and in have had about 6 weeks of not losing weight (not all on the run but stalls anyway - one week i actually gained a lb). You need to realise that your body is still probably retaining gas and anaesthetic and are very swollen... It's so hard to focus on the scales and my first advice would be to put them away and only weigh on them once a month! Saying that i haven't weighed for 2 weeks and so want to jump on and see if the arrow has moved...
Make sure you are drinking plenty, you cannot spend too much of your day drinking. If you're getting fed up of drinks get some s/f ice lollies to suck on...
Please don't beat yourself up about not losing, your body is probably holding onto your reserves as it thinks you are trying to starve it....
Don't be a stranger, although you are new you are already one of our friends xx
I have to say i'm about 3 1/2 months out and in have had about 6 weeks of not losing weight (not all on the run but stalls anyway - one week i actually gained a lb). You need to realise that your body is still probably retaining gas and anaesthetic and are very swollen... It's so hard to focus on the scales and my first advice would be to put them away and only weigh on them once a month! Saying that i haven't weighed for 2 weeks and so want to jump on and see if the arrow has moved...
Make sure you are drinking plenty, you cannot spend too much of your day drinking. If you're getting fed up of drinks get some s/f ice lollies to suck on...
Please don't beat yourself up about not losing, your body is probably holding onto your reserves as it thinks you are trying to starve it....
Don't be a stranger, although you are new you are already one of our friends xx
jaynefrances
New Member
Hello and welcome.
I've had several stalls and weeks when i didn't lose much and this is part of the wls process, so be prepared for this to happen sometimes.
For me it can be because i'm not drinking enough, not getting enough protein, my hormonal cycle or sometimes for no reason i can discern ! (and more recently because i've been making poor food choices)
Just try and relax, its early days and your body is trying to adjust to a massive trauma. It will soon sort itself out and you will start losing again x x
I've had several stalls and weeks when i didn't lose much and this is part of the wls process, so be prepared for this to happen sometimes.
For me it can be because i'm not drinking enough, not getting enough protein, my hormonal cycle or sometimes for no reason i can discern ! (and more recently because i've been making poor food choices)
Just try and relax, its early days and your body is trying to adjust to a massive trauma. It will soon sort itself out and you will start losing again x x
Thankyou all very much for your kind words and good advice xx
Im trying very hard to stay positive and im willing myself to be logical and tell myself i cant fail, its just so frustrating as i lost 30lbs pre op and have only lost 10lbs post op!!!! GGGRRRRRRRR!!!!!
Thankyou all for your support x
Im trying very hard to stay positive and im willing myself to be logical and tell myself i cant fail, its just so frustrating as i lost 30lbs pre op and have only lost 10lbs post op!!!! GGGRRRRRRRR!!!!!
Thankyou all for your support x
Grace
New Member
Hi Kitty. Welcome to the forum.
I'm 7 weeks post-op today and have been losing weight steadily though not so fast as I would like.
I do think the trick is to focus on loads of protein and have 6 small meals per day, + plenty to drink in terms of water, NAS squash etc.
Have you considered keeping a food diary? I did one immediately post-op and I think I'm going to go back to that for a while.
I'm looking forward to knowing you more and sharing the journey too.
Charis xx
I'm 7 weeks post-op today and have been losing weight steadily though not so fast as I would like.
I do think the trick is to focus on loads of protein and have 6 small meals per day, + plenty to drink in terms of water, NAS squash etc.
Have you considered keeping a food diary? I did one immediately post-op and I think I'm going to go back to that for a while.
I'm looking forward to knowing you more and sharing the journey too.
Charis xx
