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Anjapep23 - I know now being 7 wks post-op that it is not important about the number it is the way you are losing it. I didnt relize it at the time I posted this that everyone feels the same once we have the surgery. I have been overweight for almost 15 years and the surgery has changed the way I eat and the way I now value my health. So not only is it changing the way I look it is also keeping me here on earth a little longer. The weight loss will happen if we are willing to change our old ways. This is why I love this site, we need one another to keep us motivated and keep moving forward, so if the weight loss number is lower one week than the other always remember its still getting lower! ! Hope this helps and keep smiling

Update on my weight loss journey. Today is my 8 month anniversary, I started my journey at 341lbs and the first 6 months were pretty smooth but month 7 and 8 not so much, for the last month I have been gaining and losing the same 5 pounds, but with the help of some friends on their on weight loss journey and a good kick in the butt from myself I have lost that 5lbs and more. So today I am at 239 pounds yes that is 101lbs lighter =-O I am so happy and proud of myself for making it this far and it is super exiting to say I only have 64 more pounds to go lol!!!

Hi all, I guess I am right along with all of you too. I am down 20 lbs first month. I had gastric sleeve 11/3/12. I feel like I'm not losing any more and I do get hungry every 2 to 3 hours. I plan on joining excercise class through the hospital and the first month is free. I'll let you know how its going.

thanks for the info guys its very encouraging! I am on a 800 cal diet including 40grams of Protein (or at least try) I love Water but it has to be freezing cold. As far as exercise, its kinda hard with two jobs and a grandbaby at home. I work from 6am - 1030pm and on my feet for the majority of the time, as much as I would like to try to wake up earlier to get at least an hour in of exercise, sleep, is maybe what I need being post-op six weeks today. I'll have to work on that huh?

Normal weight loss is at 20 or so pounds the first month and an average of 10lbs a month after anything more than that your losing at a fast pace what it looks like you are. IT WILL end up averaging out. Meaning a few months down the line it will seem like you lost 10 lbs a month. I lost like 20 something pounds my first month and then 10 each after. I am now 57lbs lost I had surgery in July and I am close to being 5 months out. I had the sleeve not plication though. Don't worry I noticed to me losing a not as fast has preserved my hair, and other issues others who lost more than I have are having.

I am losong very wery slowly, too, and my doctor keeps reminding me that this is NOT a race, so chill. As long as you are losing slowly and following the docs orders and are Healthy, life is good. Be patient with yourself and enjoy the ride!