Here I am at the 6 month mark. I was one who thought I was going to be a "slow loser" from the beginning. My first week after surgery I barely lost 2 lbs. The week after that wasn't much either. I kept reading about people who would say "WOW, I lost 18lbs my first week!" and at first was a little discouraged but soon talked myself away from that reminding myself that I didn't have as much to lose as those who lost such large amounts in the beginning. This is my journey and mine only. I can't compare myself to how others have done. Well, those 2 or 3lbs here and there have certainly added up. At 6 months I am 70lbs down and about 33lbs from my goal. It's been an amazing journey so far!

Slow and steady wins the race! Good job on keeping the end result in mind. Losing slower in my opinion means you learn how the change your habits. And the end prize is worth so much more. Keep up the hard work!

Awesome job!

That's incredible! I would love to know what you did post op. I am scheduled for January 8th but my biggest fear is that I will do something wrong. I am somewhat picky but fine with eating the same thing over and over. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Looking great! Congrats!!

That's incredible! I would love to know what you did post op. I am scheduled for January 8th but my biggest fear is that I will do something wrong. I am somewhat picky but fine with eating the same thing over and over. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

My pre-op program wasn't as strict as some of the others I've read about on here. Sure I had to watch what I ate and try to lose weight, but I only had to do Clear liquids the day before surgery, not for a couple of weeks like I've heard about. Post-op was pretty similar to others. Full liquids for 2 weeks, then onto soft solids for 4 weeks. After that I could introduce something new every week to see how I would tolerate it.

I often eat the same thing daily, especially Breakfast and lunch. Good luck to you! As long as you follow your program, you will not do anything wrong!

You look wonderful...congrats!! My 6 months is next week & I'm excited to pass that mark, too.

Congrats on your accomplishments. I agree , our bodies respond differently. That is a good lesson for me. H I go through my journey. I was sleeved on dec 9.