Question:
Is Losing 40 lbs in 4 weeks too fast?
I've been post-op for 4 weeks today and I've lost almost 40 lbs. I eat till I'm full and I work-out for almost an hour most days. I weighed 315 pre-op and now I'm down to 276. I'm taking all my vitamins, etc, but that seems way too fast. Is it? If so, what are the side effects? Thanks. — Miguel C. (posted on February 23, 2002)
February 23, 2002
We started out at just about the same weight. Sure sounds like alittle to
fast to me, but if you feel well than that is what counts. I sure envy you.
;)
— Danmark
February 23, 2002
I lost 60 lbs. in my first six weeks and 100 lbs. by 12 weeks. Then my
loss slowed way down. In month 3-12 I have only lost another 65 lbs.
That's just the way this surgery works. It's way fast at first and then
levels off. You're fine - don't worry.
— Terissa R.
February 23, 2002
My surgery date was 1-18-02, and to date I have lost 45lbs. My physician,
and many of my WLS supporters think its great. Indeed it is quite a bit of
weight to lose rapidly, just be sure to drink/eat your protien, or you may
begin to lose your hair . About 3 mos. post-op. The good news is that it
does regrow. Your doing great. Sherry
— Sherry S.
February 23, 2002
I started out at 293, and lost 40 pounds at 4 weeks. The next month I lost
20 lbs. With 10 days to go in my 3rd month I have only lost 6 lbs, been on
a plateau.
Good luck and enjoy your lose.
— Missy M.
February 23, 2002
Lots of factors influence rate of weight loss....younger folks seem to lose
weight more rapidly than us older ones.....males generally lose faster than
females....those who have more weight to lose overall, will lose weight
more rapidly in the early months than patients who don't need to lose as
much. My daughter lost 50 lbs. in her first 3 weeks, as opposed to my
"piddly" 20 lbs., and we were doing all the same things with diet
and exercise. As long as you are taking your vitamins, getting your
protein and water in, don't worry about the rate of the weight loss. These
first 6 months are the "golden" period when the weight comes off
rapidly....after that, things slow down substantially and you will find
yourself wishing for the days when the pounds simply seemed to melt away
:-) Best wishes!
— Diana T.
February 23, 2002
Hey check my profile, were twins weight loss wise! Both start and one month
weights are similiar. Be happy at 7 months I am down 123 pounds. Were LUCKY
to be BIG loosers:)
— bob-haller
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