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Losing 1-2 pounds a week.. is that ok?

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lolizambrano    0

lolizambrano
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Hello Everybody,

I am new here. I got VSG on May 26, 2009 since then I have lost 25 lbs. I am working out 3 times a week with a personal trainer. My question is.. is it ok to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week? For whatever reason I thought I was supposed to lose weight quicker than that...

Thanks for your help !

Loli

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Ruthi    60

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I think we are all different. I am a bit of a slow loser too. My weight loss is about 1 to 2 a week and that goes on for about 2 to 3 weeks then hit a stall, then pick up with the same slow weight loss and hit another stall etc etc. I know the heavier your are, the faster you lose at first but I think we all level off eventually.

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*susan*    1,709

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Hi Loli, welcome to our forums. We are so glad you joined us and look forward to getting to know you.

Like Ruthi said, weight loss is different for everyone. Some people lose much faster than others. I lost a pound a day for the first month, then slowed down a bit, then hit a plateau and right now I am averaging about one to two pounds a week. I think you are doing great and wish you much continued success.

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Jane_J    117

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Mee too, seems to be about 2lbs a week although some weeks it 0 and others its 3! As long as its coming off rejoice :-)

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debking811    5

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My VSG surgery was June 17th with Dr Aceves. I have lost 20lbs and am averaging 2 lbs a week. I thought it would come off faster even though my BMI was low to begin with..I figure by Nov or Dec I ought to be @ goal!

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Malaika    50

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My VSG surgery was June 17th with Dr Aceves. I have lost 20lbs and am averaging 2 lbs a week. I thought it would come off faster even though my BMI was low to begin with..I figure by Nov or Dec I ought to be @ goal!

That's GREAT Deb ... I was doing pretty good but this past week I haven't last a pound -- didn't gain anything either, just haven't lost -- everyone says that's normal, so I'm not too upset. Keep up the good work!

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Oregondaisy    2,019

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I think 2 lbs a week is great! I didn't lose every week.

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*susan*    1,709

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That is a great weekly average!

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Oregondaisy    2,019

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I haven't dropped anything in weeks. I think I might be getting ready to though. I ate very badly at the county fair yesterday and I didn't gain anything. That usually means I am about to lose a couple. I only have 5 more lbs that I want off and I will consider myself done. I bounce around between 145-147-148 but I have been 145 for a few days now. I just want to see 140 and if a couple more were to fall off, that would be fine. I don't see that happening unless I did really hard cardio every single day, the way I did when I got my band. I don't have that motivation anymore.

Edited by Oregondaisy

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carolnphx    16

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I only have 5 more lbs that I want off and I will consider myself done.

Wow, Congrats. I guess I missed that you were almost at your goal. That is fantastic. I am so happy for you.

Hopefully by end if year I will be pretty close. I don't have a # yet. I will go more by appearance.

I am sure you will get your last few #'s off. carol

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MacMadame    81

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Most lightweights get to goal around 6-12 months out. It may be "only" two pounds a week but if you only have 60-70 to lose, well, that's good enough to get there that fast! :thumbup1:

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Oregondaisy    2,019

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I am glad I got the band out and got the sleeve before I gained very much weight

back.

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lolizambrano    0

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Hi Loli, welcome to our forums. We are so glad you joined us and look forward to getting to know you.

Like Ruthi said, weight loss is different for everyone. Some people lose much faster than others. I lost a pound a day for the first month, then slowed down a bit, then hit a plateau and right now I am averaging about one to two pounds a week. I think you are doing great and wish you much continued success.

Thank you so much !:blushing:

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lolizambrano    0

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Mee too, seems to be about 2lbs a week although some weeks it 0 and others its 3! As long as its coming off rejoice :-)

Yes ! you are right... I am working out.. but you know once in a while I will eat things I am not supposed to..

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