Losing only 13lbs in 5 weeks

[47NHeaven 21]

I think I'm the only one who has lost this least amount of weight. SW: 242. I got down to my SW after bouncing between the 250's and 260's. I have never heard of this low amount of lost. On Tuesday it will be 6 weeks. This is crazy

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[catwoman7 10,922]

you're what we in the bariatric community call a "lightweight" (I don't know what the actual weight requirements are to be considered a "lightweight", but I'd say under 250 lbs). Lightweights lose slower than us heavier folks because they have a lot less to lose. I know you read about people losing 30 lbs the first month, but those folks are few and far between and usually weigh over 300 lbs.

Your body's going to lose at the rate it wants to lose. The only control you have is to stick to your program. I was a "slow loser", and I have lost 227 lbs. It'll come off, whether fast or slow, if you stick to your program.

[47NHeaven 21]

you're what we in the bariatric community call a "lightweight" (I don't know what the actual weight requirements are to be considered a "lightweight", but I'd say under 250 lbs). Lightweights lose slower than us heavier folks because they have a lot less to lose. I know you read about people losing 30 lbs the first month, but those folks are few and far between and usually weigh over 300 lbs.

Your body's going to lose at the rate it wants to lose. The only control you have is to stick to your program. I was a "slow loser", and I have lost 227 lbs. It'll come off, whether fast or slow, if you stick to your program.

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I didn't think 242lbs would be in the category of those who lost slow. I thought at 242 I could expect to lose chunks of weight at a time like everyone else.

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[beautifully2114 33]

I'm slowly losing it too. My starting weight was 298 I'm a little under 5'9. I had surgery the end of April. I've only loss 67 lbs so far. The way I see it is my body needs more time then others to adjust and heal. Plus the slower you lose it the less loose skin you'll have. Be patient and keep making healthy choices. It will pay off over time.

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Edited January 7, 2017 by beautifully2114

[47NHeaven 21]

I'm wondering if my age has something to do with it too. I'll be 48 in July

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Congratulations on your weight loss so far. If you lost at that rate, in six months you would lose ~65 pounds.

This is a journey not a race, you are doing great.

[catwoman7 10,922]

47NHeaven -

I've learned through all this that no one should compare themselves to others, because we all lose at different rates depending on a lot of factors (age, gender, starting weight, metabolism rate, whether or not you lost a lot of weight pre-op, etc). But just so you know, when I was five weeks out, I had lost 16 lbs. And I started out *way* heavier than you (almost 400 lbs). So don't worry about that at all. Again, if you stick to the program, the weight *will* come off. I was behind the curve for at least the first six months ,and I ended up blowing everyone else I went through classes with out of the Water. It's commitment to the program that makes the difference - not the rate of your weight loss. I was highly committed from day one.

[47NHeaven 21]

47NHeaven -

I've learned through all this that no one should compare themselves to others, because we all lose at different rates depending on a lot of factors (age, gender, starting weight, metabolism rate, whether or not you lost a lot of weight pre-op, etc). But just so you know, when I was five weeks out, I had lost 16 lbs. And I started out *way* heavier than you (almost 400 lbs). So don't worry about that at all. Again, if you stick to the program, the weight *will* come off. I was behind the curve for at least the first six months ,and I ended up blowing everyone else I went through classes with out of the Water. It's commitment to the program that makes the difference - not the rate of your weight loss. I was highly committed from day one.

I really needed to hear that and I appreciate you sharing, now I feel hopeful

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[47NHeaven 21]

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. If you lost at that rate, in six months you would lose ~65 pounds.

This is a journey not a race, you are doing great.

Thanks

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[Clementine Sky 707]

I'm wondering if my age has something to do with it too. I'll be 48 in July

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Wow! You look 28 in your photo!

There are a host of factors that contribute to the pace of your weight loss, from your starting BMI to what you're eating (too few calories can paradoxically cause a stall), and your activity level. I also lost around 13 pounds in six weeks. I stalled out for several weeks before I started to drop again. One of the only adverse reactions I had to surgery was having a really upset stomach when I started to reintroduce solid foods at the one-month mark. This caused me to progress through the post-op eating stages more slowly, staying on a liquid and soft foods diet that was really too low in calories and freaked my body out into thinking it was starving and holding onto weight to try to survive. When I was able to start eating solid foods and get into a reliable routine again the weight began to drop. It still went slow. My starting BMI was in the low 30s, and I knew in advance I'd lose more slowly due to it. I did eventually exceed my goals, but it took about 14 months.

You might experience silver linings to losing weight slowly, as I did. I lost a minimal amount of hair, and have absolutely no loose skin.

[47NHeaven 21]

I'm wondering if my age has something to do with it too. I'll be 48 in July

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Wow! You look 28 in your photo!

There are a host of factors that contribute to the pace of your weight loss, from your starting BMI to what you're eating (too few calories can paradoxically cause a stall), and your activity level. I also lost around 13 pounds in six weeks. I stalled out for several weeks before I started to drop again. One of the only adverse reactions I had to surgery was having a really upset stomach when I started to reintroduce solid foods at the one-month mark. This caused me to progress through the post-op eating stages more slowly, staying on a liquid and soft foods diet that was really too low in calories and freaked my body out into thinking it was starving and holding onto weight to try to survive. When I was able to start eating solid foods and get into a reliable routine again the weight began to drop. It still went slow. My starting BMI was in the low 30s, and I knew in advance I'd lose more slowly due to it. I did eventually exceed my goals, but it took about 14 months.

You might experience silver linings to losing weight slowly, as I did. I lost a minimal amount of hair, and have absolutely no loose skin.

Thanks

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[47NHeaven 21]

I'm wondering if my age has something to do with it too. I'll be 48 in July

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Wow! You look 28 in your photo!

There are a host of factors that contribute to the pace of your weight loss, from your starting BMI to what you're eating (too few calories can paradoxically cause a stall), and your activity level. I also lost around 13 pounds in six weeks. I stalled out for several weeks before I started to drop again. One of the only adverse reactions I had to surgery was having a really upset stomach when I started to reintroduce solid foods at the one-month mark. This caused me to progress through the post-op eating stages more slowly, staying on a liquid and soft foods diet that was really too low in calories and freaked my body out into thinking it was starving and holding onto weight to try to survive. When I was able to start eating solid foods and get into a reliable routine again the weight began to drop. It still went slow. My starting BMI was in the low 30s, and I knew in advance I'd lose more slowly due to it. I did eventually exceed my goals, but it took about 14 months.

You might experience silver linings to losing weight slowly, as I did. I lost a minimal amount of hair, and have absolutely no loose skin.

Thanks

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It's nice to know I'm not an oddball. I really appreciate everyone who responded. I was starting to feel depressed but you wonderful people have really encouraged me

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[Kimkim 18]

I started at 230. Im 11 days out and have lost 18 ponds. Im 50 yrs old. Maybe try changing up you exercise routine and eating. I make sure I get my Protein in, in the morning and I'm constantly changing my exercise. I also work out twice a day rain or shine. I make sure I get my liquids In as well.

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Edited January 8, 2017 by Kimkim

[catwoman7 10,922]

I started at 230. Im 11 days out and have lost 18 ponds. Im 50 yrs old. Maybe try changing up you exercise routine and eating. I make sure I get my Protein in, in the morning and I'm constantly changing my exercise. I also work out twice a day rain or shine. I make sure I get my liquids In as well.

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everyone loses at different rates due to many different factors. As long as she's sticking to her plan, she's good.

[Kimkim 18]

I agree and she would still be sticking to her plan, in which she is doing great however sometimes you have to switch things up. This is just my advise and advise from experience.

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