4 MONTHS POST OP

[w8onit 40]

I'm coming up on my 4 months post op on June 10th. I am proud to say that I am 58 pounds down from my surgery!! Honestly, I expected to lose about 80 pounds at this point but that was before I went through this journey. The doctor says im right on track and now im learning to love the entire process. I am no longer in a rush to my finish line. Because happiness isn't about reaching my goal weight. Happiness is loving myself at 301 pounds (my current weight) and I definitely love myself more than I ever have in my entire life. This journey isn't just about losing weight. It sounds cliché but it literally is about gaining a new outlook on life. and id say im more than half way there!

If you are still reading, my question to you, is how much were you down 4 months post op? Just out of curiosity. I am not comparing myself to others, that's a big no no I also learned lol. I would love to hear other peoples sleeve stories and you're experiences.

[Bariaticlearner17 1]

Hey I'm wondering the same I was 221 day of surgery and am now 169 so 52lb at four months I'm trying to figure out if I'm on track or not but I also seen someone say they lost 70lb so now I feel kind of bad.

[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

I'm almost 4 months out. I have lost 40. 6 pounds as of this morning. I was feeling like my loss was slow but considering my starting point I think I am doing really good. I stopped looking at others' journey because it would bum me out. I have had lots of non-scale victories that make me feel happy also.

I think over 50 pounds is pretty awesome! Good job!

[JKC2016 82]

48 pounds. Loss is very individualized. We will always be curious and compare. Most important--are we healthier? Yes!

[painter88 101]

I was 4 months on 05.30. I lost 70 Lbs. I'm a man though. Now my weight loss is very slow. About 2 Lbs. per week if I'm lucky.

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[Introversion 1,876]

On 5/30/2017 at 5:00 PM, w8onit said:

how much were you down 4 months post op?

I had lost 41 pounds by the time I was 4 months post-op.

Not everyone is a rapid responder to weight loss surgery. Realistic expectations and keeping your eye on the prize are of immense importance during this lifelong journey.

[snapy17 39]

I am soooooo glad I found this thread. I have been beating myself up for having lost only 50 lbs at 4 months especially when everyone seems to be losing more. I also did some real soul searching and identified some areas where I haven't been as disciplined as I should be such as 60 min of cardio 5 times a week( I only do 30 min 3 times/week) & my carb intake has been erratic & high.
Anyway thank you for all your stories that encourage me & lift me up to be my better self !!!!!!

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[JSimpsRN 1]

43 pounds since surgery. I am happy about it. Question for everyone though: I haven't lost in the last 2 weeks. Is that normal?

[snapy17 39]

43 pounds since surgery. I am happy about it. Question for everyone though: I haven't lost in the last 2 weeks. Is that normal?

Yes totally normal to have 2 to 3 week long stalls. Keep your Protein high, carbs low & excercise regularly & it will budge. I must admit that even though I know these stalls are normal, they mess with our psyche !!!

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