alright so i got my surgery on the 5th of this month. i've lost around 20-22 pounds since then. and now its just not going anywhere. i will admit that i don't walk as much as i did the first week, because i go to school for a full day and when i get home i just feel like crashing

what should i do? is this normal? i go back on the 1st of feb to get my followup appt and possible first fill, eeeek

I think the key to success is to not put too much pressure on yourself until you have restriction. That doesen't mean eat whatever you want, just don't obsess over the scale. I lost 20 in the first month and then it took another 3 months to lose 20 more. I have tried to convince myself it will happen. I will say once you have some restriction it makes eating less much easier. If it is possible get fills as often as you can until you get restriction. My doctor lets you come back every 2 weeks. I wish I would have heeded my own advice. I would be farther along. Best of luck

Patience is the key right now. You are just beginning. You have a long road ahead. 20-22 lbs is a fantastic amount of weight to loose in about 2 weeks.

If you really, really want to do some trouble shooting to find out what is going on, log your food. It is a lot of work, but invaluable for those who need a realistic review of what they are doing right and what they are wrong.

You won't lose at the same pace as the first two weeks any more at all. Even after you reach restriction, it will be one or two pounds a week with an occasional bigger loss. Even on the Biggest Loser, they lose excessive amounts the first week and then they go much slower after that. We can't work out 8 hours a day like they do so we need to just relax, exercise as much as we can, and then be patient. I walk in the morning because I know I won't do it after work. It makes my whole day so I have grown to really like it. Then when I get home from work, I can relax without guilt. You might want to try this... Best of luck!!! Congrats on your weight loss!!