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Thank you both for posting these. I think this provides a more realistic picture of how the weight comes off. Also, it's great how it shows the difference between the rate of loss of those in higher and lower weight ranges. I think some patients in the lower 200 range find themselves disappointed or discouraged when they're are not losing at the same rate as another in the 400lb range. However, losing at that same rate is not the norm and in general, the body adjusts to the loss better when it isn't too rapid (especially those who are a little older with less elastic skin). Patience is rewarded.

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Thank u for posting these!

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On 12/17/2017 at 1:38 PM, lromero1989 said:

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This photo has helped me to not be discouraged but look forward to weeks

I always asked if I was on track at my follow up appointments. My surgeon's office never gave weight loss averages to patients because we all lose at different rates.

After looking at this I realize my weight loss was crazy fast.. Starting weight 254. I lost 115 in six months.

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10 hours ago, jenn1 said:

I always asked if I was on track at my follow up appointments. My surgeon's office never gave weight loss averages to patients because we all lose at different rates.

After looking at this I realize my weight loss was crazy fast.. Starting weight 254. I lost 115 in six months.

Wow! Outstanding!!! Would you pray that I experience the same results please? :D Cuz you know, I wanna be you @jenn1 when I grow up. :D

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Thank you for posting this! Im in the category with less weight to lose. Started at 198 day of surgery. I’m less than 3 months out and I’ve lost 24lbs so far but the weight is coming off slow, especially since right before Christmas. It seems like each week it’s harder and harder to lose even 1lb and it’s driving me nuts! I still have 39lbs to goal! I see all these incredible 6 month transformations on Instagram and it’s getting to me. This reassures me that I’m on track at least.


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