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How Fast do the weight come ofg

I I had my procedure on August the 21st and I'm only down 21 pounds. I thought I had would have lost more weight by now. I know its only been 2 weeks tomorrow but I thought much more would have came off. Do I have unrealistic expectations.

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It appears you may have bought into the notion that the weight just falls off like magic. Nope. Let me tell you please work on your perceptions of your weight loss NOW before you get further out and it does a number on you! Trust me, it is as much mental as it is physical. 21 lbs in two weeks is absolutely awesome. Have others lost more? Possibly...But are they you? NO. Each and every one of us do this differently. My friend had surgery two months after me and has lost 167lbs. I haven't hit 100lbs lost yet. But he is a male who started heavier and is tall. ( all things that come into play) I was on the heavier side for the sleeve. ( starting at 316lbs.) I have PCOS which may contribute to slower loss. ( that is an unknown- has not been proven) I have not done every last thing I could do to amplify my weight loss, and that is on me. Do I regret having surgery? Not for one damn minute. I would not be where I am, have the opportunity to reach a healthy "normal" weight, had I not done this. It may take me longer but oh well, I didn't get to 316lbs in a year either. This is for life, my life. Congratulations on what you have achieved so far and best of luck for continued success!!!

Thanks for the encouragement

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