I'm wondering if I should put my surgery weight or pre-op weight. I lost an unbelievable 16 pounds that week.

If I add my week pre-op it shows I'm ahead of schedule. If I don't it shows I'm normal.

My weight loss has slowed way down and I'm losing max 2 pounds a week.

I thought I would lose 100 in 6 months, but I doubt it now. So easy to get discouraged even having lost quite a bit.

Edited May 10, 20197 yr by gabybab

First off, Congratulations on your 50+ weight loss, way to go friend!

I lost a pretty good amount of weight also during pre-op diet (14 lbs) but gained 10 back right after surgery, from the IV fluid.

So yeah, I go by the pre-op weight minus my current weight = success and joy...?

I understand how you feel about getting discouraged easily, I try to focus on the positive. I have so much more energy now, my blood pressure is controlled, I'm walking my dog every day...plus I like what I see in the mirror more and more every day ?❤️

We got this!

1 hour ago, med28thmed said:

First off, Congratulations on your 50+ weight loss, way to go friend!

I lost a pretty good amount of weight also during pre-op diet (14 lbs) but gained 10 back right after surgery, from the IV Fluid.

So yeah, I go by the pre-op weight minus my current weight = success and joy...?

I understand how you feel about getting discouraged easily, I try to focus on the positive. I have so much more energy now, my blood pressure is controlled, I'm walking my dog every day...plus I like what I see in the mirror more and more every day ?❤️

We got this!

Thanks so much! I'm almost 3 months post-op and I initially thought I would lose faster. I need to exercise more. It's very hot today!

2 hours ago, med28thmed said:

First off, Congratulations on your 50+ weight loss, way to go friend!

I lost a pretty good amount of weight also during pre-op diet (14 lbs) but gained 10 back right after surgery, from the IV Fluid.

So yeah, I go by the pre-op weight minus my current weight = success and joy...?

I understand how you feel about getting discouraged easily, I try to focus on the positive. I have so much more energy now, my blood pressure is controlled, I'm walking my dog every day...plus I like what I see in the mirror more and more every day ?❤️

We got this!

It looks like you have lost a lot yourself! Congrats!!

We have the same surgery month!