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Jodygirl1982    35

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I was sleeved on 12/07/16. My heavy weight was 362 lbs. I was down to 357 lbs when starting my pre op diet. This morning my scales showed 326.9 lbs. With total weight loss of 35.1 lbs. I'm worried I'm not losing enough for being four days shy of one month post op. Anyone else feeling this way?

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live2ride    14

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I was wondering the same thing. My results are very similar to yours. I was 245 when I started the pre-op diet, and 225 on surgery day, 12/13/16. 3 weeks ago today. I have only lost 6 lbs since surgery, 26 lbs in 5 weeks (counting pre-op time)

But I think we don't realize how much our body is still healing and adjusting to our new tummy. I think we are doing great! Just keep working the plan and sticking to eating the right foods!

Congrats on 35lbs!!

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FunkyMunkyBrat    205

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I had bypass the 22nd of November, opened up, not laproscopic.. At my 2wk appt I expressed my frustration at not having lost anything.. He says.. You were have a big wound in your belly and will have lots of Fluid.. Be patient.. You're healing.. A week later I'd lost like 15 #s.. But now the scale hasn't moved again.. 6weeks out.. But I'm still healing and went through being back in the hospital because I developed infection and am now wearing a wound vac.. Which should be getting removed tomorrow.. Curious to see what the docs scales show.. Ugh.. I'm so not good with being patient lol

Munky

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Travelher    915

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I was sleeved on 12/07/16. My heavy weight was 362 lbs. I was down to 357 lbs when starting my pre op diet. This morning my scales showed 326.9 lbs. With total weight loss of 35.1 lbs. I'm worried I'm not losing enough for being four days shy of one month post op. Anyone else feeling this way?

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Did I read this correctly that you've lost 35lbs in just over a month and you are worried you are not losing enough???!!! Please reset your expectations or you'll be disappointed a lot. You will stall, you will gain a few pounds along your weight loss journey. It is just how it works. Do all the right things and then don't worry about it. that is extraordinarily fast weight loss and not remotely achievable for most people. Give yourself a pat on the back and enjoy the journey.

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Jodygirl1982    35

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Travelher, you read right. I have had trouble losing weight for so many years and I've took some pics. However I'm one of those who drop x amount of pounds but still perceive myself as the same size as before. Then in my mind I wasn't really sure what to expect. But I thank you greatly for your comment to reassure myself.

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Travelher    915

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Travelher, you read right. I have had trouble losing weight for so many years and I've took some pics. However I'm one of those who drop x amount of pounds but still perceive myself as the same size as before. Then in my mind I wasn't really sure what to expect. But I thank you greatly for your comment to reassure myself.

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You are welcome. I worry about people setting themselves up for disappointment having unrealistic expectations. In this arena I set my expectations low..,then am thrilled when I beat them...that way I'm happy with the progress. Pictures are great. I lost 50lbs before I noticed in the mirror, but with pictures it was clearer earlier....where I was losing (eg I swear I lost the first 40 off my face)....then it started to come from other places...you are doing great!

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Jodygirl1982    35

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It seems as friends and family have noticed and the scales but I'm not really seeing it. I wore legging for the first time in my life and while my best friend reassured me they looked great I still felt self conscious. My pain is at a low point. I'm regaining my energy in small bursts but so ready to be back walking and full exercising. I love reading on here because there is always someone with the same questions and others who have answers. I'm so thankful to all.

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