It's not a race

[GriffinSabine 34]

I'm 4 months out from my surgery, and things are going great.

I had no issues prior to surgery, no co-morbidities, but a BMI of 47 which was the qualifier. Everything went perfectly before and since. The only problems I had were

1. sticking to the pre-op diet, I did not do well

2. pain much greater than I had anticipated the week following surgery

3. overthinking and worrying about things prior to surgery

I feel very lucky.

Having said all this, I see that there is a common theme among all of us whether preparing for surgery, or recently sleeved, and that is "how fast am I losing?" or "is this a normal rate of loss?"

I have lost about 45 pounds in four months, and feel this is fantastic. It averages 2-3 pounds a week, around 10 per month. And it is consistent. If I stall, I don't even think about it. I know the weight will continue to fall off as my body adjusts. Never in my life have I lost weight and been almost 100% certain that I won't gain it back. But remember, that IS possible if you don't work on yourself and your habits.

Fortunately - very, very fortunately - the sleeve is an amazing TOOL to help you make the changes you need to.

Pay attention to the learning curve (I am still on it) you'll have along the way, and try to make the best choices you can MOST of the time. Look at your progress over a week's time, not every single day. Just do the best yo can. The only person you have to prove anything to is yourself. Be proud of yourself and the path you are on.

That's all I got!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I feel very lucky.

@@GriffinSabine

so happy to hear that things have and will continue to go well!!!

you are right

the two questions/statements that are frequently mentioned/asked...............

"how fast am I losing?" or "is this a normal rate of loss?"

common response is that we're all different

never, ever, ever compare yourself with anyone else!!!!

people have been shot for less!!

the one thing we have in common is that wer'e all different!!!!

45 lbs down

terrific

keep up the good work

i know you will

Kathy

congrats

[GriffinSabine 34]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

[Lamonica2013 18]

Something I have to constantly remind myself is that we are all different. I am also 4 months po and have dropped 76 lbs so far. I know a woman that lives in my complex and has dropped over 100 and is only 3 months po. A big factor in the amount we lose is our starting weights. The higher the starting weight the more you lose and faster in the beginning. The only time I get aggravated is if I know someone isn't following our diet and exercise guidelines but still loses quickly. I'm a stickler and follow everything to the T so I'm sure you can see why it would get to me. Anywho... congrats on your loss and keep up the fantastic work hun

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

@@GriffinSabine You get it.

You're going to be amazing, because you already are. And you GET IT.

Be well…

Edited June 13, 2014 by DeniseNCC1701