Hello,

I am four and a half months post op. I went from 275 to 233. This process is sooo painfully slow it seems like its been forever. I am doing everything right. It seems like I should have lost more by now. Is it like this for everyone?

Hello, I am four and a half months post op. I went from 275 to 233. This process is sooo painfully slow it seems like its been forever. I am doing everything right. It seems like I should have lost more by now. Is it like this for everyone?

They say 1-2 pounds a week is great. . You didn't gain it all in 4 months. Be patient. I have been around the same weight for 8-10 months. It's not the end if the world. Maybe exercise more. Are you losing inches? Sometimes they are more important than scale numbers.

Good luck

Yes I was a size 22 now I am a 16 pants

Edited March 21, 201412 yr by jujusmommy07

Yes it's this way but I wouldn't call it slow? The math for losing weight just doesn't support much more than 4-8 lbs a month for lapbanders.

Many if not most banders would love to lose 42 lbs in 4 1/2 months btw.

You should be estactic ! How long has it been since you lost that much weight in that amount if time? I know where your coming from though, mine has slowed down to a snails pace too, but it is still coming off and that is great as long as I don't gain I'm happy!

I agree. This amt wt is great. I lost 13 lbs preop diet, 14 1st month postop and average 3-5 lbs a month last 9 months. I'm not looking for fast results just permanent ones.

I guess I put it in my mind that I would be happy eith five pounds a month (60 for the year). I am surpassing that, but by accepting that it would not drop off quickly, I'm thankful for any weight loss..... Remember, it's a journey. Enjoy the trip!

It took me over 20 yrs to get the way I was before I had wls. I know that I can't undo the weight overnight. I am happy with my progress thus far. I have 40 pounds to go. When you think of it that way, it's not that slow.