Why am I not losing?

[TXGIRL80]

I was sleeved just 8 days ago.

At first it was falling off but I haven't lost anything in 3 days. Am I doing something wrong. Below was yesterday's menu:

1- EAS carb control shake
1- can FF tomato soup over several hours
1- optifast shake
Water, water, water

Thoughts?

[Dee Leshuz]

You're fine. Give it time and be patient.

[ACE]

You are adjusting right now relax and try not to think about it just eat like you are eating and exercise as best you can (even if its just a few minutes of moving that you wouldnt normally do) and it will fall off again we all have to adjust to the new changes and your body will let the weight go
Best wishes and I hope you have a wonderful new year

[Fran71]

Babe i was sleeved 8 weeks ago & my weight loss is sooooo slow! Dont weigh yourself daily! EVER! To lose 1lb you need to use up 3500 calories, we need 2000 to tick over so that would need a deficit of 5500 calories a day.

Remember this is not a competition, there is no race , we are all winners. Our bodies will find their equilibrium & we will lose at ITS pace not ours. Yes we all want to lose quickly, but sometimes we dont get what we want , we get what we need.

Keep your chin up & stay away from the scales, they will catch up eventually xx

[Carlayavonne]

I went a week after surgery without losing anything... But now that I'm almost at 1 month post op, I'm approaching 20 pounds off. 1 month = 20 pounds.... AMAZING. Everyone is right, give yourself time, remember you just had surgery and stalls are a part of this process. Continue with the plan, the weight will come off. Hang in there...

[~Fawn]

Please don't rush your body. Each of us is different and we have our docs or nutritionists telling us different things. My nutritionist has me on a 500 calorie per day regiment. Along with excercise and protien in everything I eat or drink. I have lost 32 pound post op 4 weeks.

Make healthyfood choices, drink your fluids, give your body time befor and after meals to settle (w/out drinking) follow your docs/nutrition regiment to a T...nd you will accomplish yourgoal. Patience...it will happen!

Good luck!

[LisaI]

dont stress, in the first few weeks, even if you only are taking in under 600 calories, most people stall, sometimes for two week stretches. its completely 100percent normal.

[marilynlw]

Frustrating as it is you hit that first stall (of many) really quickly. It is just your body adjusting to lack of calories. Just be patient and you will start to lose again.

[JulieJ]

Don't be discouraged! Your body has just been through a traumatic surgery! Give yourself time to heal and shortly you will see that weight start to fall off. You will lose, sweetie, don't despair.

[Ranch Nurse]

I understand your concern; however, I learned early to avoid the scale. I weigh once a week ONLY! Same day, same time, same clothing. You will loose inches even though the scale does not move. Weighing will just discourage you unnecessarily. Keep doing what you are doing and you will be fine. Our bodies have to readjust with all that is going on with them. Patience is hard, but please grab a handful so you don't get discouraged.

[rileysmama]

dont look at the scale everyday! i know its hard not to butt it will drive you crazy.

[niamh]

It's completely normal, you're doing everything right.

[Texgal]

I remember how u feel. We have all been there. Before you know it will be a thing of the past. You will be skinny Minnie :-)

[Scubagecko]

Have you considered tracking your measurements to watch the inches fall off. Depending on your exercise routine you may gain muscle, which ways a lot more than fat. As well out of the hospital your body is going through a lot of changes and may well be going into a survival mode until it is sure that you aren't starving yourself. Keep pushing the water and stick to your diet it looks great and delicious.