PacelliA

You and I have nearly identical weights. I weigh 232 today and just started my two week liquid diet (with one meal a day). My doctors have been very vocal about not comparing my weight loss to anyone else’s because we all lose differently. I might be a bit different than you in that I want to stop my weight loss around 160 pounds. I am 5’7 and I want to hold on to my curves. I also lift weights, so I know that will definitely play a role in losing inches faster than the number on the scale. You are doing just fine and the photos are all of the proof you need. Remember too that when you lose it a little bit slower, you have less chance for excess skin. That was a big issue for me because I am a teacher and you know...we are broke, lol.
Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG scheduled for 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

Girl, you’re doing great! I totally hear you and it feels like it’s taking forever for me too and I’m always stalling but I’ve started measuring my success using different metrics: how long I can run for, how many squats, how weight I can lift. That gets me through the stalls!!

I started at 222lbs and currently at 167lbs at 8 months post op. 55 lbs in 8 months may not seem like a lot but you know what? Ive never been able to do this before and I feel freaking great! So I’ll take it!

We got this! [emoji1434]

I also think a lot has to do with a few factors, like how much people lost on pre-op and how people are feeling. I have lost a good bit I went from 227 to 170 and I'm not even 8 weeks out. However, I haven't felt well most of the time and I have a hard time getting food down and getting the amount of Protein and fluids in. So honestly, I'm not sure it's healthy on my end. I'm scared that I will have a hard time keeping it off because of it. It sounds to me you are doing all the right things and are on the right path. Your hard work has paid off and you look amazing. I guess what I'm trying to say is we all have the worries, just in different ways. The great thing, is you have lost and kept it off and have toned your body at the same time. I wish my body looked as good as yours.. But because of not feeling good I haven't been able to exercise. Keep up the good work, and pat yourself on the back for how well you have come and are doing.

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You've lost 42 pounds. That's amazing and I'm pretty sure that that puts you right in the middle of the bellcurve for 6 months out. Someone else here has a good chart for expected weight loss, and I belive for a female starting in the 225-250 range the expected weight loss 6 months out is 35-50 pounds. You aren't even six months out and you are already in the middle of that expected range.

So I keep feeling like I'm doing something wrong.... I know I've been told "don't compare yourself to others" but it's so hard not to. I started this journey 10/24/17 my surgery weight was 232. I stalled when I was about 4 weeks out and was stalled for about 4 weeks.... I'm now 5 months out and just feel like I should weigh less than 190lbs. I again, haven't lost anything in the last two weeks. I eat very little carbs, 60-100g of Protein daily, Water is on point, and I increased my calories to 1,200cal daily bc I'm going to the gym anywhere from 2 to 4 times a week doing cardio and weight training (group classes). So many other people have lost 60lbs in like 17weeks post sleeve..... Am I just over thinking it? Am I a slow loser? Am I a healthy loser? Am I doing something wrong?

SW 232

CW 190

GW 150