Am I still losing at a good/healthy rate?

[pkron 10]

Hi!

I had my VSG on June 19th of this year. I am a 20 year old male. I am 5'9.5" and was 440 lbs at the time of surgery. I currently weigh 353, and am super happy about it. I just wanted to check in about the rate at which I'm losing. It isn't always consistent, as I'll lose a pound or so a day for a little while, then hold constant for a a little while.

On Saturday the 5th of October I was 364.4, then I went down to 361.8, and stayed there until the 14th (I'm in college so I was partaking in some not-so-good-for-weight-loss habits that week, but realized it was impeding me and fixed them). Then from the 14th to the 21st I went from 361.8 to 353.6 at a consistent rate, and then I have been snacking too often over the past week due to midterm stress, although I am almost completely back on track.

I am super happy with my progress, but I am just wondering if this is still a healthy amount and rate of loss. It may be too much too quickly, or too little. I'm not sure, and I just thought I'd ask here as it can sometimes be a bit difficult contacting the hospital. Thanks so much for any help!

[Lynda486 783]

I think you are doing great and as long as you feel good. Keep up the great work!

[Brent701 438]

Wow 20 is the youngest I have ever heard of having this surgery. I think you are losing at a good rate.

[Jazzy1125 1,008]

you are doing great. just keep in mind that everybody loses differently, so try not to compare along your journey as it could get frustrating... keep up the great work.

[GreenTealael 24,894]

Sounds like you're doing great!

Good Luck with everything 💙

[COCO73 1]

Omg that is amazing! I can't imagine being almost 100# down in such a short time. I hope I have similar success.

I'm only 3 weeks post op and I'm freaking out. i was losing 1 - 3lbs a day and I've only lost 1lb this entire week! Is it normal to plateau that early?

[slim1972 14]

Nice keep it up

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[New&Improved 1,780]

Yes doing well but keep your eye on those calories and youngest I know was a 17 and 18 yo girl who had surgery!