Hi guys. There are a few threads on here where people are talking about how slowly they think they're losing, compared to others. Of course, we're all different, we all start at different weights and we all do some things differently (calorie intake, exercise etc).

And I don't mean to start this thread so we can compare ourselves to others, that's not the point. But rather, this could be a thread where we can keep encouraging each other and people who are worried they're not losing as fast can see and be reassured they're not alone :-)

I think it's so interesting that our nuts/docs aren't worried and tell us how they've heard it all before and it will happen etc. It's reassuring but also kind of weird - what do they know that we don't? Lol.

I know that if I continue to lose at 1 lb a week, I'll be where I want to be this time next year. I can handle that, especially as I don't feel deprived and I don't feel like I'm dieting.

If you are losing slowly, please know that you're not the only one and please post your feelings :-) Lx

Hey guys just weighed in today and I am finally under the 250's I am 248 from 300 this is week 8 for me and I am loving it I work out very hard remember guys the surgery is just a tool we all have to do the work so happy now stay strong guys

I am definitely a slow loser albeit a happy one because I am going the right direction. Since surgery in June I've lost 48 lbs. I want to lose 30 to 40 more bur have only lost 3 lbs this month. I need to kick up my exercise and eat more protein.

Today was weigh in day for me. Im now 5 weeks out from surgery. I have great news! This week I lost 4 lbs! Go me!

Usually my weekly weigh result is half a pound or 1 lb. I think I managed 2 lbs in the first week. To lose 4 lbs in one week is incredibly motivating for me. Looking forward to next weeks weigh day! (haha..I'll probably stall)

That's excellent Rach. I get weighed next Monday....eek!

That's excellent Rach. I get weighed next Monday....eek!

Good luck....look forward to hearing how u go. :-)

Here to join the "party". Seeing my Nut on Monday. First time since surgery - 7 weeks ago. Hoping she is happy with my progress. Only 13lb since then but when you look at it as a average of almost 2lb a week it is not half bad. I've been told in the past that one should not loose more that 10% of total body weight in a week for a healthy weight loss. Guess that's without surgery though?!?!?

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Hi SA, do you mind me asking what your starting weight was? I'm 7 weeks out too and have lost 14 lb (weigh again on Monday) and I started at 230lb.

Hi SA, do you mind me asking what your starting weight was? I'm 7 weeks out too and have lost 14 lb (weigh again on Monday) and I started at 230lb.

Sure you can...started at 225lb. We are definitely sailing on the same boat. Let me know how you go on Monday. PS already Sunday here in Australia

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Thanks, will do - if it's less than 1 lb per week, I think I may go and cry in the corner, lol. I can live with that but any less than 1 lb a week and I'm not going to be able hold off the idea that I'm the only person in the world who doesn't lose weight following bypass! :-)

Thanks, will do - if it's less than 1 lb per week, I think I may go and cry in the corner, lol. I can live with that but any less than 1 lb a week and I'm not going to be able hold off the idea that I'm the only person in the world who doesn't lose weight following bypass! :-)

Best of luck. let us know. :-)

_{my surgery was aug 1st, and i have only lost 36 lbs, i seem to be the slowest loser on this thread...}

I had my 6 week weigh in today. Over the last week I lost 1.5 lbs. This brings my total loss since morning of surgery to 15.5 lbs. That's a average of 2.5 lbs per week. Im happy with that. I've under no illusion I'll suddenly start losing quickly and to be honest. ...if this rate keeps up I'll be very very happy. I just hope I get to my goal of 168. Im currently 225 - so im a lightweight I guess :-)

Rachel. HW ( 1yr ago) 285, SW (prior to pre-op diet) 253. CW 225. GW 165-168

Oh dear. Not a good day really. Yes, I have lost another 2lb, just! I saw the dietician guy today and he confirmed that I don't have the restriction I should.

He couldn't believe I could eat a whole sandwich for lunch and that I get 2-3 litres of liquid each day with no problem.

In one sense, it's nice to finally have someone else agree with what I've been saying all along about my restriction but on the other hand, it's scary to hear that my weight loss is nowhere near what it should be.

He's sending me for an X-ray to see what size the pouch is. That's good - except that he said that no-one he's sent for an X-ray to date, has ever had a problem with their pouch!!!

So, of the pouch is ok, what's wrong with me?

Oh dear. Not a good day really. Yes, I have lost another 2lb, just! I saw the dietician guy today and he confirmed that I don't have the restriction I should.

He couldn't believe I could eat a whole sandwich for lunch and that I get 2-3 litres of liquid each day with no problem.

In one sense, it's nice to finally have someone else agree with what I've been saying all along about my restriction but on the other hand, it's scary to hear that my weight loss is nowhere near what it should be.

He's sending me for an X-ray to see what size the pouch is. That's good - except that he said that no-one he's sent for an X-ray to date, has ever had a problem with their pouch!!!

So, of the pouch is ok, what's wrong with me?

Is the stoma between pouch and intestine a big larger maybe? I can also eat a sandwich. Takes me a while, but I can. Feel your frustration. It may be a nerce issue too..maybe you cannot feel fullness yet. 2 lbs is good. Slow and steady will still get us there. :-)

Thanks Rach. :-) x