5 weeks today and only down 19 pounds since surgery....seems slow

[Tarynk77 0]

I lost 11 pounds in the pre op diet and 19 since surgery. So altogether it's been 6 weeks of 400-600 calories. I guess I expected the first month to be bigger....anyone else start slow?

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

You've lost thirty pounds in six weeks.

What was your starting weight?

[mi75 1,239]

i am down 30 as well, including pre-op (lost about 14 then) and i am 4 wks and 3 days post op. i'm feeling awesome. i feel like i'm in a bit of a stall right now, eating about 700 cal a day, 65 Protein and about 65-70 oz liquids daily.

just keep it up! i've lost more in this little time than i EVER lost on my own before, even after months of trying! i'm having great faith that even if i'm a slow loser, it WILL come off. plus, i'm a true believer that your skin retracts better and other things are easier if your loss is a little slower rather than faster. i'll take what i can get. i'm the turtle in this race but feeling awesome!

[jjinWA 511]

I had surgery June 17. Not winning any medals here either. Lost 6 on pre-op and 20 since surgery. Been in a stall where I have not lost an ounce for over a week. Trying not to get discouraged. I am following the plan keeping carbs at a minimum and drinking Water as required, etc. my current weight is 199.5 and holding, and holding, and holding...:-). I will continue with the plan and eventually I will see the scale move again. I certainly hope so. I have a long way to go yet!

[cutiecake 178]

I'm only down 28 pounds, only 19 pounds since my surgery June 9. But I'm ok with that. I know I'm doing everything right, I'm exercising and eating healthy. I've always been a slow loser, but I know that the pounds will come off. So, just try not to worry about the scale. It will come off. If you started at a lower weight, you won't lose as fast as somebody who may have a higher bmi, too. Just a little food for thought... I'm excited that every week the scale is moving down ward even if it's slow!

[GODSON 20]

Damn maybe I should stay quiet. 65lbs in first month. But then again I was 370 so... I men5ioned that to ly doctor cause last week only put that 10 pound compared to previous weeks. He was surprised. He said you are suppost to stall and if done correctly ur suppost to lose about .5- 1lbs a day so on avg. Its about 23 lbs a month. I continued the 800 cal diet. He was shovked at that too said I didnt need to just have 3 meals n go about ur day. Obviously no junk food.< /p>

[Tarynk77 0]

I started at 280. I'm 5'8", looking to get to 185lbs. I'm happy the scale is going down, I just can't help compare myself to others....

[pegcrain 7]

Don't "only" on yourself! Every pound lost is a win! Are you exercising? That should DEFINITELY help! If you are exercising, try adding a new exercise to your plan.