I am approx 5wks post op. I have only lost 26lbs, is this normal? I have seen other people have lost approx 40lbs , I feel like a fat looser. Not even surgery can help me loose weight. It really made me depressed. I feel like a whiny little brat but it's house I feel. I need some words of encouragement please. Seriously, how much did everyone loose?

I am approx 5wks post op. I have only lost 26lbs, is this normal? I have seen other people have lost approx 40lbs , I feel like a fat looser. Not even surgery can help me loose weight. It really made me depressed. I feel like a whiny little brat but it's house I feel. I need some words of encouragement please. Seriously, how much did everyone loose?

You are doing just fine ... your body is your body ... everyone is different. You've lost over 5 pounds a week. Bet you couldn't do that BEFORE surgery. Just take each day at a time ... Celebrate each pound. Follow your plan and your weight will go down!

What mini-me said.

You ARE a loser - of WEIGHT. It's great what you've done so far and a WHOLE LOT better than GAINING 26 pounds.

You are doing great!! 26 lbs in 5 wks is pretty imppressive!! There may be ppl that's lost more but theres also ppl who's lost less. We all start off at different bmi's. Look at other improvements to measure your success like the changes in the way your clothes fit. You are going to succeed at your own pace, so try not to stress.

I had surgery on the same day as you and have lost 7kgs (15.4lbs) and am happy as a clam about it. If I can lose a kg a week (2.2lbs) every week, then a few months will pass by and I'll find myself at my goal weight. You'll get there too - we just have to be patient, do the right things and our wonderful wee tummies will do the rest.

Thank You I should quit being whiny, lol. I should quit comparing myself to everyone and just focus on what I am loosing.... OH BUT... GREAT NEWS... as of yesterday, I realized that my boobs are now bigger than my tummy tire roll!!!! woohoo!!!

My boobs are shrinking FASTER than my tummy, sob

I am approx 5wks post op. I have only lost 26lbs, is this normal? I have seen other people have lost approx 40lbs , I feel like a fat looser. Not even surgery can help me loose weight. It really made me depressed. I feel like a whiny little brat but it's house I feel. I need some words of encouragement please. Seriously, how much did everyone loose?

Hey JaspersGirl,

I don't think you are a slow loser... I thnk you are doing really well! 26lb in 5 weeks is bloody amazing!

Try not to label yourself 'fast' or 'slow' cos we are all different. I know I did just that for a while and it drove me nuts!!

Now, I'm just good ole Coops and I keep doing what I am doing until I get the results I want!

Keep up the good work! =]

Usually people with higher bmi lose quicker. I started with a high bmi and I lost well over 65 pounds in 3 months. When I get smaller my weight loss will be less. I say a victory is when the scales moves weather it is 1 or 5 pounds at a time..You are doing really good keep up the good work and maintain a positive attitude..

My boobs are shrinking FASTER than my tummy, sob

This reminded me of a dream I had before my surgery. I dreamt that I had lost a lot of weight but when I looked in the mirror it was all from my chest. I mean I was flat as a board. My DH came in the room with his shirt off to compare and his man boobs were a lot bigger than mine! What a nightmare!

I think you're doing great. I am at 5 weeks and have only lost 30 pounds and I am pretty sure I weigh more than you ( I was 353 on surgery date). There are a lot of people who had surgery after me and weighed less than me and have still managed to lose more weight than me! It is kind of a bummer, believe me, I know that! But we just have to look at it as our own personal journey and it's going to be unique. Also keep in mind that there are just as many people who are probably losing slower than you. Just be thankful you are losing weight and try not to compare your loss to others.

YOU HAVE LOST 25% OF YOUR EXCESS WEIGHT IN 5 WEEKS!!!!!!!

What an amazing accomplishment!! Remember, you went through this surgery to take care of yourself and improve your health. From now on, speak only kind and loving words to and about yourself!!!

I think your doing great, I agree with everyone at as long as the scale is reflecting a lose then thats worth a smile! I can relate though, I have thought the same thing about myself.

you are all amazing seriously, thank you again for your encouraging words!!!! I LOVE THIS FORUM!

I THINK THAT IS GREAT FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS!

You are doing great! Keep up the good work!