5 months out only lost 37lbs!!

[The thinner me 17]

Im 5 months post op and have lost only 37 lbs so far! Ive been stalling every couple of weeks!!

Im still 30 lbs away from my goal!will i reach it?im scared i wont

[Berry78 4,259]

You are 55% of the way to goal in 5 months. If you keep to the program (keep up your Protein and limit calories), and exercise regularly, you should have no trouble making goal.

I am also 5 months out and 54% of the way to a healthy bmi. I think we are both doing well!

[Introversion 1,876]

1 hour ago, The thinner me said:

Im 5 months post op and have lost only 37 lbs so far!

At 5 months post-op I had lost a whopping 40 pounds...

However, my frustration about the slow rate of weight loss dissipated long ago. I took 17+ months to lose 100 pounds and attain my goal weight.

So, yes, I was surely a slower loser. Nonetheless, I've been maintaining my loss nicely and that's what matters. In the past, prior to surgery, I would have regained it all plus more.

Good luck to you...realistic expectations are helpful in your journey.

[blizair09 3,250]

Based upon what you have written, you only had 67 pounds to lose. I take that to mean that you started at a lower BMI. If that's the case, you are going to lose slower. Everything about this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Just keep to your plan, do what you are supposed to do every day, and the weight will come off in its own time.

Good luck!

[The thinner me 17]

7 hours ago, Berry78 said:

You are 55% of the way to goal in 5 months. If you keep to the program (keep up your Protein and limit calories), and exercise regularly, you should have no trouble making goal.

I am also 5 months out and 54% of the way to a healthy bmi. I think we are both doing well!

Putting it this way makes me feel so good! Thank u for motivating me to continue!