I am 9 days out from surgery and trying to see if I am on track. The first week I lost 8 pounds but that was all liquids. I guess now that I am adding more stuff to my diet just trying to see if I should expect this to continue or is 8 pounds only because I was on clear liquids?

I am 11 days out and have lost 16 pounds. I am still on liquids for another week. I think my weight loss will slow down a bit when I start adding more foods, but I will keep walking to help counter-act that effect. You're doing great so far. Keep it up.

It REALLY varies from person to person. You are doing FANTASTIC! If you want to know how you are doing, weigh it against yourself (it will help you remain sane). Always figure out how many pounds you've lost divided by the number of weeks that it took you to lose them. Medically speaking 1/2-2 pounds per week is spot-on. If you beat that due to this surgery - rejoice! If you make it - rejoice! And when you stall for a week (or two or three) - rejoice (knowing for once it doesn't mean you failed and will "quit" this diet - it will be short lived).

Welcome to the loser's bench and keep up the great work!

Amen NancyJerry! Just keep on doing the best you can and don't compare yourself to others!

You are doing great...keep up the good work!

Thanks everyone!

Depends on your body. You will continue losing though, so even if it slows down, don't get discouraged! Some weeks are better losing weeks than others =)