For those who have lost a lot quickly. ...

[mataz78 36]

For those that I have seen have lost like 60 ,70 even more in a year, did you lose quick since day one? Or did it just kick in one day? I am one week post tomorrow which I know is still really really, but I'm only down 1lb. I've seen several others who are already down 10+ by now. Just wondering if this is an indication I'll be a slow loser.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am losing fairly rapidly but I can't answer your specific question. Why? Because early out I only weighed at my doctors appointments.

Everyone loses at different rates. It depends on many factors: starting BMI, age, fitness level, etc.

The best advice I can give, that seems to work pretty well for me, is to focus on getting in your Protein and fluids, follow your surgeon/NUT's program, and stay off the scale.

[livvsmum 2,370]

I lost incredibly quickly, reaching my goal weight at 10 months post op. I've since gone on and with more effort lost an additional 15 or so pounds. I wouldn't even weigh yourself the first week or 2. You are pumped full of IV fluids in the hospital that you need to flush out, your body is still freaking out, and you are just adjusting. I remember weighing myself in the maybe end of the first week and lost very little. But after about a week and a half the weight started falling off. There definitely is an adjustment period. Hang in there!

[laguerr13 993]

My doctor actually told me to slow down, since January I've lost 79lbs, and since my surgery on June 10th I've lost 37 lbs, i work out very hard with weight training, so I intake lots of Protein, and very little carbs, they increased my carbs last week, but I was told I can end up very ill if I don't get my levels checked from time to time, I've always been that way, but I am being extremely careful, and I wish I would lose as slow as others on here, I think people who lose too fast tend to gain it fast also.......

Edited July 27, 2015 by laguerr13

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I don't feel like I've lost fast but I've lost pretty consistently over the last 10 months. Just this morning, I went through my journal from the date of surgery to present. I noticed that I didn't lose that much the first week. The second week, I had a pretty strong weight loss and then week 3 - 6, I hit that 3 week stall and everything shut down. I remember at my 6 week visit, the doctor was concerned that I hadn't lost as much as they expected. From then on, my weight loss has been pretty steady.

I agree with previous posters that you have IV fluids in you and not to mention that pain meds can shut down business in the bathroom. All sorts of factors there. These early weeks are no indication of how you will lose long term.

[FrankyG 1,450]

I am a slow loser. (65 pounds in 7 months). It would be great for about two weeks with a loss of 3-5 pounds a week and then nothing for two weeks. But the overall trajectory was down, so that's all that matters to me.

I took my measurements (arms, bust, waist, hips, thighs, calves) because even in a really poor weight loss month, I lose inches (as fat is lost and replaced by heavier, more compact muscle). In seven months, I've lost 10 inches off my waist alone!!

Your body is still adjusting and trying to figure out what the $@!$ just happened to it. Even if you do turn out to be a slow loser as far as pounds on the scale, take your measurements now, and then every month and you'll still probably see some impressive progress. (at least it should make you feel better when the scales seem to be your enemy!)

Drink your Water, get your Protein and try to move a bit more each day. You'll start seeing results.

Edited July 29, 2015 by FrankiesGirl

[kimmyco 247]

I have been a slower loser lately. First few months went quickly. I am just now 10 months out and have lost 76 pounds. Went from 222 in September to 146. Haven't weighed in a couple of weeks. My first goal was 150. New goal is 135. Will make it before a year for sure. Hang in there. The weight does come off. You will be surprised how fast you have nothing to wear at all.

[mataz78 36]

Ty everyone