How are you doing on weight loss?

I am 4 weeks post op today and was wondering how everyone is doing on their weight loss?  I have lost 36 pounds to date including the pre-op diet.  Which to me seems like a small number, the inches have been coming off also.  Please don't get me wrong I am not complaining by any means!!!  I do not regret having the surgery as I know this is a life long journey and my weight will come off in a healthy manner which is what I want. 

I can't wait to be released to be able to exercise more than just walking.  I want to start some strength training to help with the loose skin and to tone up as much as I can along the way...

Good to luck to everyone and keep up the great work!!!

I am a little over 2 weeks out and I have lost about 20 lbs since my preop diet.  I tried on my jeans from pre-op and I have inches to spare in my waist.  I thought I was losing slowly, but the inches are definatly coming off!

36 lbs is wonderful ... great job!

I was three weeks out from surgery as of yesterday.  I have lost about 28 lbs, including the pre-op diet.   That means I'm down about 15lbs post op.  I feel like I'm losing slowly, but I'm o.k. with that as long as the surgeon is o.k. with that, and he is.  Anyway, 'slowly' is a relative term.  I certainly was never able to lose 15 lbs in 3 weeks before.

I'm just going to keep doing what I'm supposed to be doing and see what happens at my 6 week appt.

Sounds like your doing well!

I am also just a bit over 4 weeks and I am down 35 lbs... I feel like you that I should be losing more plus my scale hasnt moved in a week.   Hang in there we will get these weight off soon enough.  Be patient.

I had surgery almost a month ago and have lost 32 pounds. I was worried last week because I gained 2 pounds.

My surgery was on Jan 15th.  I've lost 37 lbs so far, including my 2 week pre-op diet.  I've been on a stall for the past week.  It is coinciding with my time of the month.  I'm hoping that's all it is.

Jenn

Hi Fellow Jan. Surgery friends,

I have lost about 41 lbs including my pre-op.  I slowed down 2 weeks ago, and then this week lost 5 lbs.  I figure my body is just redistributing and getting used to the 500 calories per day.  I try to keep the protein up but that adds calories too and since my program is calorie based for the first 3 months, it makes it challenging.  I'm not complaining as I am losing inches and my clothes are loser.

Congrats to all and I hope we all keep in touch.

Hugs,
Barb

I have lost 15 pounds since the morning of my surgery (1/28).  I am on the lighter side though.

I am very active though...I walk and ride my exercise bike.  I am only getting in about 300 calories per day.

I am so proud of everyone, we are all doing well!!!!

I am also loosing inches which is almost better then pounds especially now...  I was told by my friend who had the surgery almost 4 years ago too keep a large pair of pants so that you can do the whole look where I came from picture...  Also take your measurements, when I looked back at my pre-op measurements last night I felt much better about things.  Plus it doesn't help that I am bloated.

Have a great day!!

Chrissy

Hi

I saw my surgeon in SEPT. I was 307.
Today I weighed and i am 257.

My Lap RNY was Jan 19Th.
I think i was 275 the day of surgery.

So since surgery i have lost 18lbs.
I don't think its coming off fast enough. I am
so concerned that I'm doing something wrong.
My nurtionest said to be patient.
I'm having a hard time getting in enough protein and all my fluids.
I have started walking a little bit and went back to work 3 weeks after surgery.
(wayyyyyyy to soon)

I'm so depressed. I didn't think this was going to be so hard.
I honestly thought id get up in the AM and be 5 pounds lighter daily!!
No such luck.