I'm always curious about how people lose at different rates. Today I'm starting my 7th week post-op (Wednesday 2/17 surgery).

I was on a 1200 calorie diet pre-op and had to be at 230 on surgery morning or I'd be sent home. I've been eating low-carb both pre-op and post-op (30 carbs or less a day).

Week 1 - 7.4

Week 2 - 5.8

Week 3 - 2.2

Week 4 - 2.8

Week 5 - .6

Week 6 - .4

Week 7 - 3 pounds - so happy to be losing again!

So if you think you're the slowest loser, forget it! There's always someone slower or faster than you. Keep a positive attitude and be grateful for having this great tool.

I love the way my body is reshaping. Everything looks the same, just smaller.

Great job Lee! I have enjoyed watching your progress since we were both sleeved around the same time! Keep up the great work:thumbup1:

Diane

Congrats!

I can't wait to be on that side!

I love your posts ! ! ! Keep up the great job Lee, you're an inspiration with your positive attitude, and I know I thrive off of your energy around here.

Thanks Lee! Your posts always mean a lot to me, I'm sorry the journey hasn't been what you planned, but atleast you are always headed in the right direction. I actually decided I couldn't have access to the scale so I had my friend hide the scale and I am just gonna weigh at the first of every month! Lets see if I can handle it. Thanks for your positivity!

Anna

Hey Lee

Way to go on your weight loss, I'm a slow loser too! But you know something, I'm in this for the rest of my life, not just 6 months! I have been at this for just over a year, and I'm only down 62lbs! I really wish I was at goal, but I WILL get there!! So with all of that said, I wish you continued success!!

I love this site and everyone here! Thank you all for all the positive feedback. I really like this Sleeve of mine. I think I'll keep it!

I'm always curious about how people lose at different rates. Today I'm starting my 7th week post-op (Wednesday 2/17 surgery).

I was on a 1200 calorie diet pre-op and had to be at 230 on surgery morning or I'd be sent home. I've been eating low-carb both pre-op and post-op (30 carbs or less a day).

Week 1 - 7.4

Week 2 - 5.8

Week 3 - 2.2

Week 4 - 2.8

Week 5 - .6

Week 6 - .4

Week 7 - 3 pounds - so happy to be losing again!

So if you think you're the slowest loser, forget it! There's always someone slower or faster than you. Keep a positive attitude and be grateful for having this great tool.

I love the way my body is reshaping. Everything looks the same, just smaller.

I am a very slow looser too. I've lost only 48 lbs in 4 months. But that does average 12 lbs per month. Not too bad. However the last two months have been really slow....back and forth 3 lost, 3 gain...constantly...SIGH....I work out, I eat right, I take all my pills properly. Yet I loose VERY slowly.

I started out at 235, and am now 187. I've gone from size 20 to size 14. I'm very happy with my results...just wish sometimes it wouldn't go so slow.

You will have ups and downs...so get ready for it. You just have to try different things, and experiment with food., change your work out, Change your calorie intake, etc. Keep up the good work !!! Congrats on loosing again!!!!

Hi Lee

Thanks for the positive post. Is there anything you would have done differently after the op? I'm nearly there and would love to hear any tips you have for a easier ride after being sliced and diced!

Thanks

Michelle x

I am a bit worried and hoping for some info on how much to expect to loose. I had my surgery March 18 and since then have gone from 226 to 213 wich is only 13 pounds lost in about 3 weeks. The last few days I have lost nothing at all and even gained 1/2 pound. How is that possible? Eating only 2 ounces of liquids 3 times a day plus my protein requirement? I sort of expected to lose some thing every day or every other day. Is this normal progess? --- Thanks, Maggie

congratulations! I think the expectation is there, although we try to be "real" about it, that we will lose quickly. I've lost a lot in the three weeks post-op but am definitely slowing down. I thought I was prepared to slow down since I know that's the best for my body any way, but the disappointment was surely there when I hop on the scale and the numbers are moving in half pounds or less rather than multiple pounds. I love being able to see the range of the experiences, thanks for sharing Lee!

JudyJudy,

Great to see you around here again! Heck girl, look at you... 4 months out and more than 1/2 way to your goal. That doesn't seem so slow to me. Thanks for sharing your experience. We're all going to get to goal so let's have some fun along the way.

Hi Lee

Thanks for the positive post. Is there anything you would have done differently after the op? I'm nearly there and would love to hear any tips you have for a easier ride after being sliced and diced!

Thanks

Michelle x

Hi Michelle,

I was just talking about this at a support group meeting last night. First, congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I went back to work on day 7. In hindsight, I think if I had the option to have more time off, I would have taken it. Going back to work so soon used all of my energy. I think it would have been nice to pamper myself a little more, get my energy back up and use the time to really get a good exercise routine in place. I think that moving is an important part of this journey because it helps us feel good and vibrant.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you're doing!

I am a bit worried and hoping for some info on how much to expect to loose. I had my surgery March 18 and since then have gone from 226 to 213 wich is only 13 pounds lost in about 3 weeks. The last few days I have lost nothing at all and even gained 1/2 pound. How is that possible? Eating only 2 ounces of liquids 3 times a day plus my Protein requirement? I sort of expected to lose some thing every day or every other day. Is this normal progess? --- Thanks, Maggie

Hi Maggie!

I only count the weight on my weekly weigh-in. During the week it's going to fluctuate based on Water retention, pooping, what we eat, how much we sleep, how much we walk etc. I too was amazed that I could eat under 500 calories a day and not lose even a pound that week. I guess our body gets to do what it wants. I think that losing daily may be too much to ask, but I'd love it too!!

When is the last time you let go of 13 pounds in three weeks and kept it off? For me the answer would be never! The coolest part of this is that while we may see one pound come back for a moment, we're never going to find those lost pounds again. Have faith in the process and enjoy yourself. Wearing smaller clothes is definitely an uplifting experience. Don't let fear of losing too slowly rob you of the delights along the way!

Keep in touch please. :scared0:

congratulations! I think the expectation is there, although we try to be "real" about it, that we will lose quickly. I've lost a lot in the three weeks post-op but am definitely slowing down. I thought I was prepared to slow down since I know that's the best for my body any way, but the disappointment was surely there when I hop on the scale and the numbers are moving in half pounds or less rather than multiple pounds. I love being able to see the range of the experiences, thanks for sharing Lee!

Momma, I never had those multiple numbers so .5 at a time always feels great to me. I think our bodies just lose at different rates. Also, I think that age can play a part in it. I'm 59 and in good health. My doctor recommended the surgery for me because I'm such a slow loser. Last summer I went to Russia and walked 8-12 miles a day. That was after being on the couch for 1.5 years after an ankle fracture followed 8 months later by intensive ankle surgery. Even with that dramatic change and addition of exercise, I didn't lose an ounce after 12 days of walking that much. So when I lose slowly now, I'm just so grateful that I'm losing!! I try to keep it all in perspective. I think it's more about how we get to goal and stay there than who wins the race getting there.

Let's have fun along the way!

Thanks Lee!

I think this is a very positive post. We do all want to see the scale move quickly but we must remember that its happening and will happen and we won't see those pounds again. A slow loser can be a happy loser as long as "LOSER" is in the equation it works out fine.