Question:
6 months - I've lost 73 lbs. orig. wght. 220

I myself thought I was losing to fast. I eat healthy now. I am a little anemic due to blood transfusion after surgery. Plus I don't eat lots of red meats. All of my lab work is great. Can there be any side effects if you loose to fast. Someone told me there were. I walk everyday 1 hour plus swim every other day 30 to 40 minutes.    — L V. (posted on January 8, 2003)

January 7, 2003
I think you are doing great. I started out a lot heavier than you (346) but at 6 months I had lost 120 pounds. I am now 13 months post-op and have lost 160. It does slow down and when it does, you are going to want to lose fast again. If your labs are ok, don't worry about it.
   — Patty_Butler

January 7, 2003
I know how you feel! I've lost 41 pounds since my surgery date...eighteen days ago! I started working out last Friday on the treadmill because I'm scared I'll lose too fast and I'll have skin hanging everywhere!
   — Denise V.