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Hello everyone,

Background info:

I started at 200lbs and 34 bmi. Fat mass of 43%. I'm a female.

My sleeve was done on August 7th. I have lost 10lbs since. I'm at 190 and measure 5"4. I was dropping about 2 pounds a day until Wednesday but as expected that stopped. And I've been stalled for 3 days.

My question is how much should I expect to lose at each stage. And at what rate? I've read a lot of posts but most of them is people who's starting weight was higher so they lose more quicker. Is there anyone who started off with similar stats as mine who could guide me?

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The mistake you made was using the word "expect". Rate of loss is both completely individual and almost entirely out of your control. Your body is gonna do what is going to do. All *you* can do is stick to the plan and the scale will trend downward.

I made the mistake early on of comparing myself to others and it caused me nothing but frustration and misery. I can't even count the number of times I complained about being a slow loser.

But you know what? I'm coming up on 12 months out, I'm less than 4 pounds from goal, and I wouldn't change a thing. I realize now that the rate of loss doesn't matter one bit as long as you are losing. If you follow your plan, get in your Water and Protein, and get in some exercise, you WILL lose the weight. And as I often say on these forums, 10 years from now when you are living your happy, healthy life, what will it matter if it took you 6 months or 16 months to get to your goal?

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Another great post Jamie!

Just as you said... A year or two from now ... This won't have a space in your head.

Focus on the long run.. Do your program and have faith... It does work for most of us !!

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