What exactly do you think a "fast loser" is?

[Ree 215]

I always hear people refer to themselves or others as a fast loser or a slow loser. What do you consider to be a fast loser, slow loser and an average loser? Lets say from about 3 months out from post op.

I am only 2 months post op but I had considered myself an average loser, my numbers are in my signature.

[sassypants 674]

Hmmm interesting as to me it depends on your starting weight bigger people go down faster so I would go with my weight grouping and that’s over 400lbs and say after 3 months slow would be 30-60lbs, average 90-150lbs and fast would be 200lbs+.

[JanetPRN 496]

I can't quantify these numbers for you, but I will suggest an app that I use daily. It's call"Get-2-Goal" in the iPhone App Store. It is very simple weight loss tracker that plots out your weight loss according to your surgery date and puts it on a graph that show Above average , Average or Keep working. The also have a progress table for expected WL @ 6, 12 24 months.

I have used this tool for 5 months and I consistently fall slightly above the average line, for example , at 5 months I weigh 176. The "average" weight at 6 months based on my stats is 172 and @12 months is 150.

This app is free and really helps me track my progress. It also showed me that as of today I am 72% towards my goal weight . It gives me a nice little affirmation.

[Shortcake 6]

Thanks JanetPRN, just downloaded that app, great tool! Will be sharing at group support

[Zelda205 30]

I'm new here and just starting my journey. I just downloaded the app and I think it's great.

[Beachbum2017 108]

Great App - Thanks for Sharing. It made me feel great to know that I'm still above average even though I've been stalled for about a month!!!

[shaza1963 71]

Great tool. I am only two weeks out and it say to work harder lol. That's ok as I am happy so far. Thanks for the tip.

[ualaw08 270]

Just downloaded. Told me to keep working. Today is my 2 month surgery anniversary and I've lost 40 pounds.... Started at 267...

[willow13 59]

Does anyone know if there is an app like that for android devices?

[sassypants 674]

lol i did that app and i am under its predicted goal for me lol

it says my goal is 220.6lbs and i am 209lbs yay me! lol

[J-Cal8 13]

Well that's depressing. It's a great app but I didn't even earn a "keep trying". I'm in my third week and I've lost about 15 lbs so far.

[NMJG 1,266]

Oh dear, thank you for sharing and I know you meant well to share an app that works for you, but comparing yourself to others during WLS is so not a good idea. Everyone is different. While that app will certainly cheer up some people, it's bound to be a downer to others. There are just way too many variables in individual weight loss. If you know you are following your plan, getting in your Water, exercising, etc. then be happy and enjoy your trip, even if it is a slow stroll instead of a freeway.

The idea of what is a slow loser is so interesting. I consider myself a slow loser, but some people (not many!) lose slower than I do, so I guess it is all relative.

[Ree 215]

Does anyone know if there is an app like that for android devices?

Yes, this. I have the Samsung galaxy note 3. Is there an app I can download?

[livvsmum 2,370]

I've been using get-to-goal from the beginning. It does help to see averages.

[Seela 1,187]

While I completely understand that losing the weight slowly is frustrating, try to remember that the slower is comes off the longer it stays off and the better your body will look in the long run. As long as you losing, remember it's not a race.