Question:
Is this good or bad?
Hi everyone. Today, I'm 3 weeks post-op and have lost only 36 pounds. Is this good or bad? I have been exercising 5 days a week by walking on a treadmill. I'm doing a mile. I feel discoureged. How do I get the weight off faster???? thanks! — [Anonymous] (posted on June 28, 2000)
June 28, 2000
You're doing absolutely great.. Keep up the good work.. Each pound
lost is a pound closer to your goal no matter if 30 pounds a month or
10 pounds a month it all adds up..
— Victoria B.
June 28, 2000
Hello. 36 pounds in 3 weeks is an average of 12 pounds per week. That is
as good as it gets, be grateful. You're probably trying really hard and
that is the reward. Keep up the good work and stop thinking that an
excellent weight-loss like that is inadequate because it certainly is not,
it is very good.
— [Anonymous]
June 28, 2000
I was three weeks post-op as of yesterday and am down 24 pounds so I think
you're doing terrific! And I feel pretty darn great about my weight loss,
too. Take care and keep up the good work!
— Candace S.
June 28, 2000
This is a joke, Candace, right? Of course you know that 12 pounds a week
is an incredible weight loss...just look at the math. 1 pound is equal to
3500 calories, so to lose 12 pounds in one week you have had to deficit
42,000 calories. (or not absorb them if you were a distal0, or increase
your exercise the equivalent of running 420 miles a week...either way, it
is an impressive amount. I have never managed to lose more than 2 pounds a
week, even on a liquid fast...so...yeah...I'd be happy with 12 pounds a
week. I'd be ecstatic. At this rate you could lose 624 pounds a year!
Not good enough? lol
— Anne G.
June 28, 2000
I don't understand why you expecting to lose more weight faster than you
are. It didn't take you three weeks to put on the weight, It is definely
isn't going to take you three weeks to take off the weight. You are doing
terrific. if you feel this way now how are you going to feel when you hit a
plateau and not lose any for a while?
— Sharon T.
June 28, 2000
Come on, guys, cut him/her some slack! You're right on target in my
opinion, but I can understand your frustration. I had lost 40 lbs. by 4
weeks post-op then hit a plateau for 3 weeks! During that time I was
having trouble with eating, so I was really frustrated and discouraged that
I hadn't lost an ounce in 3 weeks and was hardly taking anything in. What
has been recommended to me is to increase protein, water, and exercise. I
just broke the plateau and lost another 5 as of yesterday. I'm taking
these suggestions and we'll see what next Tuesday brings on the scales.
Best wishes to you!
— [Deactivated Member]
June 28, 2000
When I read your questions I seriously thought you were joking! But just
to clear the air... YES!!! YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL!!! I had an
open/Distal/RNY October 14, 1999; I weighed 400lbs then.. I currently weigh
245lbs!! I have lost 155lbs so far... I wondered if I was doing a good
enough job in the beginning as well... although I was not walking no mile
after just 3 weeks... I was barely getting back to work at that point.
Don't over do it... working out is good... I work oout three/four times a
week... plus all the outside stuff I am doing. You are doing wonderfully
and don't question your loss... everyone does differently; and loses their
weight differently. You need to realize this is only the beginning... you
have many months ahead of you, and there will be plateau's but you will get
over them.
— Jamie T.
June 28, 2000
ONLY 36 pounds? Oh, my, better get a refund from your doc! Which diet
were you on where you lost more then 36 pounds in 3 weeks? I do have a
suggestion to increase the rate of weight loss.........chop off a
limb......LOLOL...in case you're wondering, I'm kidding.....36 pounds is
fabulous! Congratulations!
— Jaye C.
June 28, 2000
YOU GO GIRL!!!! Your weight loss is fantastic!!!! Mine came off slow at
first and then boom...........it melts off...keep up the good work.
— Laurie B.
June 28, 2000
I have one comment....
When in your life have you ever lost 12 lbs a week, 3 weeks in a row?
Hello....... That is 576 lbs in a year!
Your doing great and there is no reason to be discouraged.
Keep up the exercise and keep drinking the water.
— Mary Anne M.
June 28, 2000
36 pounds in three weeks is phenomenal!!! If you lost it any faster chunks
of your body would be falling off behind you!!! i only lost 24 in the
first four weeks. I still lost one hundred the first five months. Every
one has a different metabolism. Keep up the outstanding effort!!
— Terry M.
May 17, 2001
36 PNDS IN THREE WKS WOW THAT IS REALLY GREAT, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IT
ONLY GETS BETTER.
— Tricia B.
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