I have read a few threads about people who have had very slow weight loss. My surgery is on 8/11.

I am quite concerned about age being a factor in slow weight loss or only losing a small % of the excess weight.

I was not concerned about this prior to reading the threads. My previous biggest concern was long term maintenance.

This may just be pre-surgery jitters... but now I feel very nervous about it.

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Weight loss is not the same for everyone, it is as individual as we are. The best thing you can do is follow your providers plan and don`t stress about the weight. it will come off when it comes off

Hi Sassy Sleeve...Waler is right, it will come off but everyone is different. I did notice that you were 5'3" , you didn't say how old you were. But to let you know, I am 5'3" and I had my surgery 5 years ago at age 58. I kept a blog which I turned into a book called Queen of Crop. The book has an entry every week for one year; with my progress; weight loss, stalls, what I ate, how it all went. I reached my goal weight after exactly one year and kept it all off until this past year when I have gained 8 lbs. But I got lazy and I am now working on getting it back off again.

So, please read my book (on Amazon in paperback or Kindle). I'm not trying to shamelessly self-promote, believe me, I don't get that much from a sale . I just believe it will not only put your fears to rest, but it will be a good guide for you and it will be inspirational because it truly is a life-changing decision you have made. Being nervous is normal, but you can also be excited at the new life you are creating for yourself!

Keep us posted and good luck!