Joymarie333

Here's a prime example of what I was talking about.

I really just like hearing everyone's success story's you are all amazing... Thanks

Today is 5 months post op started at 303 now 218 40 more to goSt

Oh dear, don't do that to yourself. You're only setting yourself up for possible disappointment.
I remember sitting in my surgeons office a week after surgery, waiting for my first follow up. I was SO PROUD of myself because I had lost 8 pound that week. There was another gal there who had surgery the exact same day as me (we even walked the halls together). She'd asked how much I'd lost, I told her, and she said "Impossible. I've lost 17. How could you have only lost 8?" I wanted to cry.
When I mentioned this to my surgeons PA, (feeling like a failure) he said "Well, she weighs 100 pounds more than you do and is also 15 years younger than you are, so that would make sense".
Like everyone said, we are all different, and lose weight at different rates for those and many other reasons. You do you, and don't worry about what everyone else is doing.

I remember my weight loss at my 2wk follow up & and my 6 week f/u. After that it gets fuzzy. I only really keep track of my current weight.
I know as a newbie it's exciting to step on the scale post op. You've been looking forward to this for a long time. Finally you'll get rid of this weight. Many have in their minds this big number . Truth is some do get that big number, but others get a small number or no loss at all. Still some even show a weight gain from being swollen, IV fluids and the like. In the end it doesn't matter. What matters is you relearn how to eat and live a healthier lifestyle.

This is a weight loss journey not a weight loss race.
Don't compare other people's losses to your own, everyone is different. People with more excess body weight can lose more, men typically lose faster than women, some people may be on certain meds that can affect weight loss, some people are exercise enthusiasts and eat less than they are supposed to, etc.
Someone can develop "pound-is" envy over the numbers.
Note: Your mileage may vary.

I lost 41...but everyone is truly different.

I know a lot of people write down how many pounds each week or month but I have never done that. I can't even remember what I lost in the first month as it didn't matter as long as I was losing, either lbs or inches. I used to weigh every day but don't do that now. I think I will go back to that once maintaining so I can keep an eye on it and nip it in the bud if I need to.
Everyone loses at a different rate so as others have said don't pin your hopes on what others have achieved. As for 2lbs, I am sure you will do that! Good luck for the surgery and a speedy recovery

Joymarie NC

I am 17 months post op.
Starting weight 271
Current weight 145
I feel amazing.
Things I do now that I didn't do before: running, going to gym, kayaking!!, hiking, camping, not avoiding the camera, ziplining, paddle boarding, wearing a bathing suit in public, the list goes on...
Sometimes I swear my surgeon did a brain transplant when he did my sleeve. I am now an outdoorsy kinda person, way more adventurous.
Good luck on your upcoming surgery it is a life changer!

My starting weight on June 1st was 478.
My weight the morning of my October 13th surgery was 422.
My weight this morning was 389.
I feel much better than I have in a long, long time. My knee arthritis is doing well, but it's not being heavily dosed with meds like it was pre-op.
I'll be returning to work this week so I'll see how that goes and how people respond. I've been running out of gas really quick since post op and attribute that to consuming so few calories. I'll be upping my calories next week, according to my surgeon as I add stuff to my menu.
It's very, very early on with the deal but the progress has been steady and I have been feeling much better in my joints and back, especially.
I am really looking forward to reaching and maintaining my goal weight. This is going to be not only fun but the quality of life will be improved a great deal.
I am very glad I finally had this surgery. I think I can finally gain the advantage over the weight battle....once and for all.....and quit losing and regaining the same 25, 50, 100 pounds all the time.

I just had surgery 11 days ago. BUUUUT, I'm down 38lbs since starting preop, and today I accidentally took off my jeans without unbuttoning them. WOOT!

Wow... You look great.????

. I can cry with joy with you. I'm so happy to be approved also

I don't really like to go out much because people always look and I don't want to be seen by old friends... I'm looking to get my self a steam back... I'm ready to feel health and I sick of food controlling my life... I know this is not a quick fix but I am ready to change my life

. ???? thanks for sharing... I can't wait to feel better... I think you are doing great keep pushing your self to be healthy... You inspire a lot of people

Try not to worry yourself. Whenever it comes in your mind stop and say a little prayer and meditate to the sound of the ocean or something you will feel better... Good Luck

. I can cry with joy with you. I'm so happy to be approved also

Thanks so much ????????

I know there is a feeling of "I can't wait until surgery and I start losing weight". However, I agree with the previous posts on being cautious about how much you compare yourself to others. You never know how it's going to go. Some people lose very little, others lose faster at first. Just remember this is a life change and in the big scheme of years, one month is a very small timeframe. Personally, I only lost 5 pounds in the first 3 weeks. However, at 5 months out I am down 75 or so. Everybody is different. ????

Hoping to "lose a couple of pounds" in the first month is a great way to look at it (in my opinion)...
As @@BLERDgirl stated, some people find that they lose very little for whatever reason.
It's also a baaaaad idea to compare yourself to anyone else.
Each one of us can lose at completely different rates.
But as I said, if you're being realistic enough to be happy with any loss in the first month then (I believe) you're setting yourself up quite well...

WHEEEEEW WHOOOOOO..........WELL....YOU KNOW IT MAKES ME WANNA SHOUT...KICK MY HEELS UP AND SHOUT...THROW MY HANDS UP. AND SHOUT ..THROW MY HEAD BACK AND SHOUT.. ......IVE BEEN APPROVED.....NOW I CAN SAY HIT THE ROAD FAT AND DONT CHA COME BACK NO MORE NO MORE NO MORE NO MORE..... I AM DANCING ON THE MOON. I HAD ACTUALLY GIVEN UP HOPE. I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT.

. I just found out I was approved ???????????? crying with Joy

. I just found out I was approved ???????????? crying with Joy

. I just found out I was approved ???????????? crying with Joy