Not losing :(

[LadyDarkness415 41]

I don't know if I have unrealistic expectations or not, but I have only lost 15 lbs in the 3 weeks since my surgery and i'm kind of bummed. I really thought that I was going to lose more than that. Am I just expecting too much from my body or should I be concerned that the weight isn't coming off fast enough? I hear of others that have lost more than me and then there's me. What do you think?

[KristenLe 5,979]

I don't know if I have unrealistic expectations or not, but I have only lost 15 lbs in the 3 weeks since my surgery and i'm kind of bummed. I really thought that I was going to lose more than that. Am I just expecting too much from my body or should I be concerned that the weight isn't coming off fast enough? I hear of others that have lost more than me and then there's me. What do you think?

You're expecting too much! At 3 weeks out - you're still swollen, healing and have just been through major surgery. 15 lbs is a good loss at this point!

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[Djmohr 6,965]

@@LadyDarkness415

You are expecting too much too fast. You did not put that much weight in a month, it won't come off that way either.

When is the last time you lost that much weight in 3 weeks? As the swelling goes down, the weight will continue to come off.

Also you cannot compare yourself to others who have lost before you. Many have more weight than you to lose to begin with so although it seems like it happens faster, it slows down in the end.

I lost more weight in months 1 through 3 and then, I lost between 5 and 10lbs per month on average. There were 2 months where I lost nothing.

It took a total of 18 months to lose my weight. I lost 152lbs.

Also expect lots of fluctuation from day to day so if you struggle with that it is best to stay off the scale.

Be patient, follow the plan and the weight will come off. Also know, the slower you lose the more chance you have at building excellent habits to maintain it.

If you think losing is hard, wait until you hit maintenance. It is a contestant process.

[catwoman7 10,982]

we all read about people who lose 30 lbs the first month, but that's definitely at the very high end of the range. Some people only lose 10 or 12. My take-away from being on this and other boards for the last 2-3 years is that most people lose in the 15-25 lb range the first month.

Fifteen pounds in three weeks is great. I lost 16 lbs the whole first month, and I'm down a total of 200 lbs. If you follow your plan, you'll lose the weight. We all lose at different rates because there are so many factors that can affect it, but you'll reach your goal if you stick to your plan.

[DRKExpressions 47]

I'm with you! Post op since the 15th of Aug lost about 15 pounds I have a bad back

Thanks DRK

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Surgery date 08/15/16

[LadyDarkness415 41]

Ok so I'm just expecting too much then. I need to adjust my mental framework and expectations.

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