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You inspire me to do my absolute best. Thanks for your encouragement Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I lost 20lbs preop Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You look 28 in your photo! There are a host of factors that contribute to the pace of your weight loss, from your starting BMI to what you're eating (too few calories can paradoxically cause a stall), and your activity level. I also lost around 13 pounds in six weeks. I stalled out for several weeks before I started to drop again. One of the only adverse reactions I had to surgery was having a really upset stomach when I started to reintroduce solid foods at the one-month mark. This caused me to progress through the post-op eating stages more slowly, staying on a liquid and soft foods diet that was really too low in calories and freaked my body out into thinking it was starving and holding onto weight to try to survive. When I was able to start eating solid foods and get into a reliable routine again the weight began to drop. It still went slow. My starting BMI was in the low 30s, and I knew in advance I'd lose more slowly due to it. I did eventually exceed my goals, but it took about 14 months. You might experience silver linings to losing weight slowly, as I did. I lost a minimal amount of hair, and have absolutely no loose skin. Thanks Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App It's nice to know I'm not an oddball. I really appreciate everyone who responded. I was starting to feel depressed but you wonderful people have really encouraged me Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You look 28 in your photo! There are a host of factors that contribute to the pace of your weight loss, from your starting BMI to what you're eating (too few calories can paradoxically cause a stall), and your activity level. I also lost around 13 pounds in six weeks. I stalled out for several weeks before I started to drop again. One of the only adverse reactions I had to surgery was having a really upset stomach when I started to reintroduce solid foods at the one-month mark. This caused me to progress through the post-op eating stages more slowly, staying on a liquid and soft foods diet that was really too low in calories and freaked my body out into thinking it was starving and holding onto weight to try to survive. When I was able to start eating solid foods and get into a reliable routine again the weight began to drop. It still went slow. My starting BMI was in the low 30s, and I knew in advance I'd lose more slowly due to it. I did eventually exceed my goals, but it took about 14 months. You might experience silver linings to losing weight slowly, as I did. I lost a minimal amount of hair, and have absolutely no loose skin. Thanks Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

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I really needed to hear that and I appreciate you sharing, now I feel hopeful Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I'm wondering if my age has something to do with it too. I'll be 48 in July Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I didn't think 242lbs would be in the category of those who lost slow. I thought at 242 I could expect to lose chunks of weight at a time like everyone else. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I think I'm the only one who has lost this least amount of weight. SW: 242. I got down to my SW after bouncing between the 250's and 260's. I have never heard of this low amount of lost. On Tuesday it will be 6 weeks. This is crazy Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I laughed too, you're funny Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

You're Awesome! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Did you really say that? Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I had 2 nice crying sessions before my surgery. I was overwhelmed with emotions even though I'd been preparing for months. Part of it was because I didn't want to leave my cat. Lol Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! My average weight was 255-260. I hope I do as well as you that would be great in time for summer. I was sleeved last week. Congratulations and do you have any words of wisdom or secrets to your success Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You're doing great! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App