Hey all. Starting weight was 364. I had gastric bypass 5/11/18, and at my 1 week post op appointment, I was 24 pounds down. I’m assuming mostly water weight. Today, 6/21/18, I weighed in at 331. I’m a little disheartened by this number, and wanted some opinions. Am I expecting too much too quickly? I feel like the first week kind of set my standard unrealistically high. Thanks in advance!

It is not unusual to lose 25-30 pounds the first few months after gastric bypass if your starting weight is above 300 pounds. Everyone is different though and will lose at their own pace.

Its best to compare your progress to your past progress and not compare to others or people on tv shows. Sometimes our bodies need a little break during the process, and you won’t lose as quickly. It’s normal. Just look at the big picture.

My surgery weight was close to yours and I met my own personal goal of losing 100 pounds in six months post op. Is that slow for some people after gastric bypass? I’m sure it is. But when is the last time I have been so successful at weight loss, or lost 100 pounds in six months? Well, never!

Follow the plan and the process and you will succeed!

Thank you! I am thinking I really need to start exercising more. Hopefully some biking will help.