Hi everybody!

I am really considering weight-loss surgery because I have been struggling with weight issues for six years... Tried everything and it doesnt work. Based on BMI, etc, I should be around 130-140. Therefore, I have about 60-70 pounds to lose. And as I was talking to a nurse she mentioned that weight loss for me was not going to be as fast as I expected. This kind of bummed me out because she mentioned that I would maybe 5 to 10 pounds a month... Even though I know weight-loss is good regardless of the amount, it kind of bummed and discouraged me...

Did anyone start off at around 200 lbs and have successful "normal" weight-loss in the first months? Please share your stories!

I would really appreciate it! Thanks!!

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*wave* I started at 210 (in August), was at 192 by the day of surgery (9/21) and now I'm 183. (3 weeks out) I'm amazed when I see people who lose 15-20 pounds in the first few weeks after surgery. This feels slow, but I'm not sorry I did it. I'm sure it will come off. This last week (my 3rd week, lol) I've basically not lost anything. But overall, I've lost 27 pounds and I certainly can't be upset about that.

everyone is different but u ll get there just dont lose hope its a process

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I'm in the same situation. Losing slow but still losing. Down 30 including pre op diet. I am finally at the point that I'm glad to have done the surgery. I dont enjoy food like I used to. But I guess that's what got me in trouble in the first place. I am 8 1/2 weeks out. I am still nauseous a lot. Hard to drink enough Water. Tastes awful. If i eat anything besides really safe food like yogurt or Soup or shakes. My stomach hurts anyone else? When does it get better?

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Started out around 210 it's been almost 3 weeks and down to 193

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I am 196 surgery in a week, but I am short

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When I did my surgery I was 227 and I lost in 1 1/2 month 33 lbs. I wished I had lost more but I am okay with what I lost. I had the sleeve done , I think the By pass you loose faster but you have more dumping and the other stuff.

I started at 206 on surgery date and am 177 now- 9 weeks out .

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