I'm 7 weeks post op now and I've only lost 26lbs since my highest weight. I know that it's always good when the scale is moving in the right direction but I'm having a hard time not feeling discouraged. I've been exercising regularly, making sure I get my protein and keeping my meals low cal and low carb. I did have a little bit lower of a BMI before surgery which was 40.0 exactly, now I'm down to 36 but still have around 80 lbs to lose until my goal weight. Is there anyone that has a similar situation as me or any encouraging words? I would be so appreciative!

I'm 7 weeks post op now and I've only lost 26lbs since my highest weight. I know that it's always good when the scale is moving in the right direction but I'm having a hard time not feeling discouraged. I've been exercising regularly, making sure I get my Protein and keeping my meals low cal and low carb. I did have a little bit lower of a BMI before surgery which was 40.0 exactly, now I'm down to 36 but still have around 80 lbs to lose until my goal weight. Is there anyone that has a similar situation as me or any encouraging words? I would be so appreciative!

I am in a similar boat. Post Op 7 weeks. My Doc and nutritionist wanted me to eat to heal first before they would roll out the true post op eating plan. Pre-op I was at 232. Last Monday I weighed in at 196.6.

My Doc thinks 165 is optimal for
My height. That means I have 31.6 lbs to go. I hope to lose it slowly because I want to keep it off.

I only weigh myself once a week and if I lose one pound a week I will be thrilled. That would mean that in 32 weeks I would be at my ideal weight.

I haven't announced to the world that I am doing this so the More gradual loss will look more natural than a ton of weight all at once.

Keep doing what you are doing and don't let other people define what success looks like for you!

I am in a similar boat. Post Op 7 weeks. My Doc and nutritionist wanted me to eat to heal first before they would roll out the true post op eating plan. Pre-op I was at 232. Last Monday I weighed in at 196.6.

My Doc thinks 165 is optimal for
My height. That means I have 31.6 lbs to go. I hope to lose it slowly because I want to keep it off.

I only weigh myself once a week and if I lose one pound a week I will be thrilled. That would mean that in 32 weeks I would be at my ideal weight.

I haven't announced to the world that I am doing this so the More gradual loss will look more natural than a ton of weight all at once.

Keep doing what you are doing and don't let other people define what success looks like for you!

Thank you for sharing your story! Your not far off from your goal, your doing awesome!

I am 3 weeks post op and am feeling super frustrated because my weight is also coming off slowly. I'm 12 lbs down in week three and hearing so many others who have dropped 20+ in the same amount of time, I'm having a hard time feeling excited about my loss. I know I shouldn't compare to others but realistically we all do it. I thank you for sharing your experience and being honest because at least I don't feel like I'm the only one having slower loss and i no longer feel like I'm doing something wrong. i keep hoping our bodies will eventually rev up and kick into high gear,

How are you doing now cat6618? I am almost 3 weeks post op and only down 10.5 lbs since day of surgery. I'm discouraged too. I'm currently 193 lbs but only 5'1. My weight has been the exact same for 4 days now. Would love to hear if the scale started moving again for you.