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I keep hearing (from doctors and boards) that with a lower starting BMI of below 35 I will loose much slower. I understand the heavier you are the quicker the pounds fall off. I'm looking for those who have had success and did it come off slowly. (Just the things that are going round in my mind while looking at another Protein shake).

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Look at my ticker! Also, I'm 57 and have hypothyroidism, so if anybody should have lost slowly it should have been me. "Losing slowly" is relative. Did I lose 60 lbs my first 90 days? No. Did I lose quicker than any diet I've ever been on? Yes. Was I at goal in less than a year because I didn't have that much to lose? Yes. There are advantages to having a low BMI.

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I had my surgery on March 27 with a BMI of 35. Four and one-half months later I'm 14 pounds from goal (according to what my doctor says he'd be happy to see) and more like 20 pounds from what I'd like to see.

I feel great and most people are shocked to find out that I'm not at goal yet as they say "I look like I should be" and "I better not be going for the anorexic look."

I have stalls (like most people) that last anywhere from 1-2 weeks but I don't freak out, I watch what I eat very carefully and keep a food diary (My Fitness Pal). I work out regularly and started running (will be doing my first ever 5K in just over a week - YIKES!). And I get my Protein in -come hell or high Water.

If I don't lose another pound I'd feel like a complete success!! I hope this finds you well. Keep your eye on the prize and you'll be a success story too!

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I'm a newbie (9 days post-op) and had a BMI of 32. I've lost 11 lbs so far, which I think is pretty dang good. I'm excited to lose more but I'm actually ok if I lose slowly...I kinda don't want a ton of attention at work (I work at a high school). My doctor believes that in my first 3 weeks, I should be around 20 lbs, so we'll see...

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