I had my 6 month follow up today and everything is great, had a couple questions and got a couple answers, etc.

But then...

I asked for my goal weight at my next (9 month) appointment. It was only 9 pounds from where I stand today. I was very (unpleasantly) surprised.

Now, I acknowledge that I'm a few pounds ahead of the goal curve, but to see that the loss was going to slow SO dramatically that I should only expect to lose 9 pounds in 3 months... that was a punch to the gut. The momentum I've built these last 6 months means everything to me. I'm not mentally ready to let it go. It's been bothering me all day.

You can try to exceed your goal weight & sail right by it.

1 hour ago, KT1981 said:

I had my 6 month follow up today and everything is great, had a couple questions and got a couple answers, etc.

But then...

I asked for my goal weight at my next (9 month) appointment. It was only 9 pounds from where I stand today. I was very (unpleasantly) surprised.

Now, I acknowledge that I'm a few pounds ahead of the goal curve, but to see that the loss was going to slow SO dramatically that I should only expect to lose 9 pounds in 3 months... that was a punch to the gut. The momentum I've built these last 6 months means everything to me. I'm not mentally ready to let it go. It's been bothering me all day.

They work off of averages. Nothing on earth says you need to strive to be average! Rock on!

And end up where you are ccomfortable, if it is less, so be it! They're giving you their best and/or advice, up to you what you do with. the info. Be proud of yourself no matter what!???

It's quite rewarding when one exceeds their own golds or those set by others. Don't be afraid to set your own goals.

I'm at 170 pounds lost and my surgery was Feb 2018 so no reason to stop the momentum! I certainly haven't

I think they may just be playing it on the safe side so that the goal is attainable. What will actually happen is up to you. If you lose more than they ask for, the more you and they will be able to celebrate your success.

Yep. Apply yourself. Bust the goal. And the good news is, there's little pressure on you from your doc. Cuz you can lose 9lbs in 3 months easily, right? I'm a slow loser, and lost 15lbs during that 3 month period - just fyi.

Edited April 27, 20197 yr by FluffyChix

You guys are the freaking best. You're right! I still have control of my actions and choices and I'm GOING to lose more than 9 pounds over the next three months.

Thanks for gently guiding me out of my own pity party!

That means you're going to knock the hell out of and pass that goal like a rock star!

BUST IT! Just like the preop where they 'suggested' I lose 5lbs...I lost 11.

if you are close to goal it gets harder. mostly they don't want to stress you out.

1 hour ago, Avery's Mom said:

mostly they don't want to stress you out.

This. Treatment teams don't need to put additional pressure on their patients when it comes to post-op goals. Patients put enough pressure on themselves already.

the harder you work at it the better the results blow them away with there goal set your own and dont let any one stop you from success or what you set as your goal my goals were set for one year and eighteen months well im past the first and on to mine now im 8 months and a few days out