Low Bmi'ers...how Long To Goal?

[amykins 202]

I was 193.5 on surgery day, 8/31. Today I'm 152. Last month I lost 10#. I don't mind losing slower, I'm hoping it will help me not have too much loose skin. Hope! Hope!

[melvytx 19]

I started at 190lbs before my 3/7 surgery. I believe I averaged roughly 2lbs a week. I'm sure my weightloss would've been quicker/better had I stuck with a stricter diet. I am happy with the slow loss as I am now 9 months post op and down to 138lbs.

[lil lee 46]

I'm a low bmi'er, 5'0 is my height, surgery weight 6/30/12 was 190lbs I now weight 140lbs

[Supersweetums 1,164]

Well, I had 80lbs to lose, so a little more than you. It took me 18 months to reach my goal. I was a slow loser. But I reached my goal, actually dropped below by a few pounds, and having been maintaining for the last 6 months without issues.

[tasherie 35]

I haven't posted in a while but I was a low bmi'er..sort of. My bmi was around 39..and I technically only had about 90 pounds to lose. I am now almost 9 months out. I am sitting right at about 185 so that is about 75 pounds gone. I lost fairly quickly in the beginning but it has def slowed WAY down but I am just about at goal and the weight my body feels comfortable at. I should also say that I do not watch what I eat...I just focus on Protein first and variety and I do well, but I am pretty sure if I went back to a very low carb diet I would lose the rest..I am just happy where I am *shrug

[iggychic 1,405]

This thread is nice as it puts my loss into perspective. I keep having rather long stalls, then drop a big amount overnight. The stalls seem to coincide with when I started drinking wine LOL So I was going to do something drastic and quit drinking wine but given that my average loss is about 3lbs a week...maybe I don't need to go on the wagon heh heh

[Carrie's Journey 130]

This thread is nice as it puts my loss into perspective. I keep having rather long stalls' date=' then drop a big amount overnight. The stalls seem to coincide with when I started drinking wine LOL So I was going to do something drastic and quit drinking wine <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> but given that my average loss is about 3lbs a week...maybe I don't need to go on the wagon heh heh

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Well no need to quit the wine, IMO. That's great. I'm losing less than that without alcohol. I just need to cut out the junk.

[Carrie's Journey 130]

I haven't posted in a while but I was a low bmi'er..sort of. My bmi was around 39..and I technically only had about 90 pounds to lose. I am now almost 9 months out. I am sitting right at about 185 so that is about 75 pounds gone. I lost fairly quickly in the beginning but it has def slowed WAY down but I am just about at goal and the weight my body feels comfortable at. I should also say that I do not watch what I eat...I just focus on Protein first and variety and I do well' date=' but I am pretty sure if I went back to a very low carb diet I would lose the rest..I am just happy where I am *shrug[/quote']

I'm the same. I feel like my body likes being here. But if I cut out the crap and go back to basics, I'll be able to lose the last 20. My carb monster is alive.

[tasherie 35]

I'm the same. I feel like my body likes being here. But if I cut out the crap and go back to basics, I'll be able to lose the last 20. My carb monster is alive.

LOL mine is too..but I am happy. That is all that matters, right? (or at least in MY mind). I have the comforting thought that I will want to try to lose that last bit and go for it..but my motivation just isn't there. As long as I am not gaining I am going to wait until I am ready.

[meeganlee 33]

This is a great thread! I'm scheduled for 12/17. 5'1 3/4" and started at 192, down to 178, and eager for my surgery date. Nice to see other low BMI patients with such great success! Inspiring.

[BoBann 42]

My surgery weight was 208 and I'm 5'2". I lost about 13 lbs the first 2 weeks then stalled for 3. Since then I have lost a steady 6 lbs per month with the exception of 1 month when I lost 9. I had surgery May 24. I am at 153. I don't think I'm going to lose my normal 6 lbs this month because of all of the holiday eating. I haven't gained so I'm happy about that. I'm not going crazy here between Thanksgiving and New Years but I'm not depriving myself. It's kinda like sensible cheating After the holidays I will buckle back down and lose the last 20-30 lbs. I am expecting it to take me until April. This thread has been great to see. It's comforting to know I am chugging along like everyone else and doing just fine. Good luck everyone!

[sleeved080212 46]

I was a low BMIer....started at 201, surgery on 8/2/12 and as of this AM I am 156....pretty pleased with my progress; have 16 more pounds to goal and I CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE FINISH LINE! I run about 25-30 miles a week, eat 90% healthy, no sweets, but have the occasional burger & fries, but only after a crazy long run. This was the best decision of my life!

[Bos123 221]

I was a low BMIer....started at 201' date=' surgery on 8/2/12 and as of this AM I am 156....pretty pleased with my progress; have 16 more pounds to goal and I CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE FINISH LINE! I run about 25-30 miles a week, eat 90% healthy, no sweets, but have the occasional burger & fries, but only after a crazy long run. This was the best decision of my life![/quote']

Just curious how tall are you? Wtg about the loss! Very inspiring! What were some of your struggles?

[sleeved080212 46]

Just curious how tall are you? Wtg about the loss! Very inspiring! What were some of your struggles?

I am 5' 4. I suffer from dumping syndrome so sugar is not part of my diet what so ever!! Otherwise I eat pretty much what I want, but crave veggies, fruits and Protein and will still have carbs since I run. I finally am not constrained by a certain food/diet.....I'M FREE!!!!

[Bos123 221]

I am 5' 4. I suffer from dumping syndrome so sugar is not part of my diet what so ever!! Otherwise I eat pretty much what I want' date=' but crave veggies, fruits and Protein and will still have carbs since I run. I finally am not constrained by a certain food/diet.....I'M FREE!!!![/quote']

That's fantastic! I was jut wondering

Your height because I started at 203 and wondered if that weight loss in that amount of time would be possible for me seeings everyone says low bmiers lose slower.... My d day was dec3:)