Rate Of Weight Loss, Those Starting Under 200 Lb?

[Chris_R 20]

Preop I started at 204 and 2 weeks postop(last Wednesday) I am down 17 pounds. I've been following the plan and trying to exercise, and am so afraid of overheating.

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

I know there will be stalls, but it is good having at least a rough benchmark of what to expect. It sounds like some of you have had fantastic results.

[tddonnell67 57]

I'm 5 weeks post op and am down 26lbs. This includes the 8lbs I lost on my pre op diet. I'm kind of bummed I haven't lost more but I keep reminding myself that I have less to loose. Hw-208 sw-200 cw-182 GW-130. I'm 5'2". I don't exercise consistently yet either. I try but some life circumstances prevent that currently. Really having a hard time getting enough fluids in. I don't count my Protein Shakes though.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I know there will be stalls, but it is good having at least a rough benchmark of what to expect. It sounds like some of you have had fantastic results.

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be contrary but I disagree. Mainly because it constantly leads to disappointment. All we can do is follow our plan and get healthier. The weight will have a mind of it's own. I've been here a little while and I've seen thread after thread of people very upset because their weight loss didn't match their arbitrary expectations. I hope you don't go through that, but I just hate to see people get down on themselves for something they can't control.

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

Nah, your response is completely reasonable. I guess I'm just worried that I will make a permanent change to my anatomy and life and only lose 10 pounds or something. I have researched this quite a bit, but the stats seem to vary a great deal. I can cope with stalls, but not if I'm losing less than a pound a month, you know?

[NMJG 1,266]

I lose very slowly compared to others, but I just have to refrain from comparisons. I lose around two lbs a week. I've had two stalls, but lost inches during those times. I stay on program and exercise moderately. I'm happy with my loss after 4 months. Doctor took me off one of my blood pressure meds this week. Butter is right. Lots of people have unreasonable expectations and it is so sad to read their frustrated posts. Some folks lose 100 lbs in 6 months, lots don't. Good luck!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Nah, your response is completely reasonable. I guess I'm just worried that I will make a permanent change to my anatomy and life and only lose 10 pounds or something. I have researched this quite a bit, but the stats seem to vary a great deal. I can cope with stalls, but not if I'm losing less than a pound a month, you know?

Yes I totally get it. And you are not alone. We all have failed at weight loss so many times in the past....it's understandable to feel that we might fail at this too (or lose only 10 pounds, as you say). Stick with the commitment you've made and you will not fail.

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

The only time I worry about my rate of loss is when I make an effort to compare myself to everyone else. At 45, my rate of loss will be completely different from someone who is 25, from someone who has a different exercise philosophy, from someone who has a different physiology.

It's hard to keep that at the forefront of your mind in the beginning, or when you're going through a stall, or worrying (probably as we all do) that you are the one person this won't work for. Would I be happy if I never lost another pound? Hell, no. But I am happy that as of right now, I'm already feeling more like the self I think I am in my deluded head, and less like the fat girl I started out as.

[Lilrosie 34]

Nah, your response is completely reasonable. I guess I'm just worried that I will make a permanent change to my anatomy and life and only lose 10 pounds or something. I have researched this quite a bit, but the stats seem to vary a great deal. I can cope with stalls, but not if I'm losing less than a pound a month, you know?

Must admit that this is super, deep down, dark secret of mine too. I feel like maybe I've messed up my metabolism so much that now, at age 53, I'll be "stuck" like this.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Way to go Jenny! Well said!

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Just always remember it's doable. It's just that sometimes it's at different rates and ways. But ALWAYS doable.

[gamergirl 4,609]

For those with less to lose, looking at percent of excess weight lost is vital. Otherwise it's easy to get discouraged.

I started at 230 lbs. of the 120 days since surgery, I've been stalled for 60 days yet I've lost 51 lbs or 65% of my excess weight. I too worried I would lose nothing because I have been hopelessly unsuccessful with losing anything in the last 3 years. But this worked.

It's a leap of faith for sure, but a justified one. Either you will lose weight or you will be a medical marvel and thus very rich

[TeresaRN 57]

I am three weeks out.. SW 205 current weight 192. I really thought I would have lost more . I haven't lost anything in a week and a half . It's making me a bit depressed and worried that I am the "one" this surgery won't work for. Following my diet. Walking daily. Just makes me a but sad????

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I am three weeks out.. SW 205 current weight 192. I really thought I would have lost more . I haven't lost anything in a week and a half . It's making me a bit depressed and worried that I am the "one" this surgery won't work for. Following my diet. Walking daily. Just makes me a but saddde11

Check out the link in my signature. It explains the three-week stall. It sounds like you're dead in the middle of it. Don't be sad or depressed, it happens to most everyone.

[TeresaRN 57]

How do I find the link?? I am not on here much . Thanks for responding to my post