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So I haven't lost much yet, 15lbs. since surgery + 20lbs. pre-surgery for a total of 35. 35 lbs. on a heavy person doesn't show much, but I'm short, so I do see a teensy change. What is weird is that I am losing in spots that are different than previous diets and weight loss attempts. I do see some difference in my neck, but not as much as usual (usually my face slims really fast, even after just 25lbs.) and yet, I see a noticeable difference in my calves. I have never, ever, ever seen even a slight difference in my calves, they always stay huge. This is very exciting to me! I carry almost all of my weight in my abdomen, so it will take a huge loss to notice anything there, but my waistband is a little looser. Have any of you noticed that you lost differently after WLS than you have in the past?

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20 hours ago, Swanton_Bomb said:

So I haven't lost much yet, 15lbs. since surgery + 20lbs. pre-surgery for a total of 35. 35 lbs. on a heavy person doesn't show much, but I'm short, so I do see a teensy change. What is weird is that I am losing in spots that are different than previous diets and weight loss attempts. I do see some difference in my neck, but not as much as usual (usually my face slims really fast, even after just 25lbs.) and yet, I see a noticeable difference in my calves. I have never, ever, ever seen even a slight difference in my calves, they always stay huge. This is very exciting to me! I carry almost all of my weight in my abdomen, so it will take a huge loss to notice anything there, but my waistband is a little looser. Have any of you noticed that you lost differently after WLS than you have in the past?

When was the last time you lost 15lbs in less than a month? LOLOLOL? Cuz um, I can say, nevs!!!

Congrats, you're doing great btw! And congrats on the 35lb total loss. You are well above the curve and are losing quickly.

And yes, it comes off differently for each of us than it did in the past. :)

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Oh, I don't have any issues with my rate of loss, I think I'm losing at a fantastic rate, I'm really pleased. I just meant that I'm very early in the game and I have a lot to go. I am thrilled with my rate of loss though. Even with really hardcore diet and exercise in the past the most I ever managed was 10lbs. in a month, usually more like 7-8. This is fantastic!

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Oh got it!! Derp! Sorry! Yeah, 10lbs would have been light speed for me pre-surg! LOL. But it does come off weirdly. And like this time around, my lower legs are getting so small-ish. I always had thunder thighs/legs!

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I've also noticed that I've lost in different places. I'm about 20 pre-/20 post-surgery so far. I've lot most of my inches in my breasts/chest (not surprising), and a fair amount in my legs, which were by far the thinnest part of me. Almost none in my waist/hips - all my clothes still fit the same there (and sag like nuts in the legs). Plus, all my rings are now too big for my ring fingers, so I've had to move them to my middle finger. Still pleased with progress, just funny how its coming off.

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I’ve lost pretty much everywhere but I wish I’d lose more in my belly😐

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I have almost hit the 100lb lost mark. I still have weight to lose in my belly but everywhere else is skinny. It can be frustrating.

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