Question:
weight loss question
hi all. i am 7 weeks post-op. i have lost 36lbs and not too many inches at all. i started out at 314. doesnt this seem kind of low for a weight loss at this stage???? let me know your thoughts on this and maybe your weight loss at this stage. thanks for any input. — Monica T. (posted on November 6, 2002)
November 6, 2002
First of all, I think your weight loss is great!I was 7 weeks post op on
Monday and have lost 40 pounds. I started at 283. I know it seems slow at
times, and I too have questioned my weight loss rate. I felt relieved to
know that it really comes down to the percent of excess weight you have
lost, not the pounds. Take your starting weight and subtract your goal
weight. Then find 20% of that. If you have lost that or more, than you are
doing just fine! Good luck.
— nchaudoin
November 6, 2002
Congratulations!!! You are doing fine. I had lost less I think at that
point I had a plateau of almost a month because I was in starvation mode
because I wasn't getting enough of anything but my water. It started up
again and my variety and abilty to do more than have a quick rental on what
I was eating increased. I finally feel human at around ten weeks. I felt a
whole lot better and the weight started to come off again. Every person
reacts differently to this surgery whether it's how much and how quickly
you lose or what types of foods you can tolerate or your hair the whole
gammit. Hang in there it will happen for you. Don't second guess
yourself, eat your protein take your vit's and drink your liquid and you
WILL see results. Congrats again, when was the last time you lost 35plus
pounds in 7 weeks time. :-) Penny Collins lap RNY 7/31/02 -55
— pcollin4
November 6, 2002
Your weight loss is outstanding!! What a rush! That's almost a pound a
day - can you even imagine!! I'm 11 weeks out and down 56 pounds. I can
hardly believe it is happening, and have had bouts of wondering if it was
going to fail; if I am going to be ONE that it won't work for.....you are
going through the normal cycle. Please know that if you follow your
doctor's orders and take care of your new little tummy, you will be fine!!!
— Scarlett A.
November 6, 2002
Monica, we had surgery one month apart (Open RNY 8-15)....I think you are
doing outstanding. If I have learned anything since having this done it is
(1) DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS and (2) Do not weigh yourself
everyday! That being said, here are my 2cents. I think you are doing
GREAT! You are 34, I am 32, I weighted 304.5 at surgery. I was at 34lbs
down @ 5ks, 37lbs down @ 7wks and 44.5lbs down @ 2 months. SInce my last
check up on the 10-18, I have dropped 11 lbs. I am down 55.5lbs as of
today. Have you started to work out yet? It gets alot easier/quicker once
you start excercing. I work out 5X/week. Good Luck. Email me directly if
you want to discuss foods, etc. Good Luck!
— heathercross
November 6, 2002
Monica,
I agree with the other poster who said not to compare yourself to
others...everyone looses at different rates! Also, ask yourself if you are
truly doing EVERYTHING that your Dr. wants you to do, including eating
right, exercising regularly and pounding down that water! I started at 352
on July 15 when I had my surgery and am down 83lbs. in 16 weeks...however,
I also eat high protein, low carbs, work out at least 4 days a week--cardio
& weight training...as a result I am the incredible shrinking woman
along with the other wonderful people here on obesityhelp. I wish you the
best of luck...you'll do it!!!
— Trish R.
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