Seven weeks today

Today make 7 weeks and I still have 4 pounds to go to make the 40 pound mark. Sometime I find myself wondering if all this was the thing to do to lost weight. It's just a lot slower than I first thought. I'm now down to 248, I can say I have'nt seen that in some years, I guess I just want the weight off like yesterday. Reading about how some people that was the same weight as me lose so much so fast don't help me any. I'm happy for them, but hate that it's not happening that fast for me. I'm going back to work 4/10, I'll start doing more walking as of today in hopes of losing between 3-13 pounds before then, that's 11 days from now, maybe I'll make it half way... If the truth be told, I really have'nt been walking like I should, I'm sure that's my down fall... 248

Gurl, you better stop! Tell me, on your own without the WLS would you have been able to healthily lose 36 lbs in 49 days? ....that's what I thought! WLS is a blessing sometimes slow but always on time. I had to pull back from that same thinking because so many folks on these boards post 'incredible' results...different folks, different bodies, different results ---- we can't compare ourselves to each other the only commonality we have is that we have undergone WLS - that's it. Who know what folks with faster losses come to the 'table' with. Remain focused on YOUR success, celebrate it and keep going down - it's not a race, girlfriend. Peace, Michelle in DC

Linda, It's happening for you, just at a different rate. It sounds like you are doing great and you should be very proud of yourself. I am anxious like you and want to lose it, NOW. Keep up the good work and keep your chin up. You've got a lot to look forward to.

Hi Linda! I understand your . I'll be 7 weeks this Thursday and I've lost 38 lbs. I started at 243 and I'm at 205. I was getting a little over the slow weight loss, however... When was the last time we were able to lose 38 lbs in 7 weeks? Gain it... Sure, but not lose it! We're going to be ok. Just go thru your closet and try on things that didn't fit you before, I'm sure you'll be for joy when you see how they fit you now.

Okay...this post i to tell you it could be a whole lot worse. Like in my case. I am 7 1/2 weeks out, initally lost 26 lbs and now just gained back 7 lbs! It is water but still, that puts me at 19 lbs. So you're 36 lbs is great! I wi**** was me Joanne

Linda, You are doing great!!! I'm a slow loser. I've lost 18 lbs in 5 weeks so that is only a average of 1/2 lb a day. I weighed 255 on the day of surgery and have weighed 237 now for a week. This is my second plateau in 5 weeks. I'm only allowed walking at this point (had open RNY and surgeon is very conservative about releasing for other exercise until 2 month mark). I walk the mall every day (no window shopping along the way) and am up to 4 laps at at time. I'm doing high protein (pureed foods now and shakes), lots of water, walking etc., so I know I'm doing everything right. Lost 50 lbs before surgery so my total loss is 68 lbs. Keep focused on your goal. Know we BOTH will be success stories. Mary

I too Linda have to agree with the other posters! 36lbs is awesome (in fact - I'm green w/envy - lol)! I am 5 weeks post op & am down only 18lbs (plus 10 from the week long fast beforehand, but I can never figure whether or not to count that - lol). It is so tough not comparing yourself to others - but try not to, & take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. That is what I have to do - everyday. I wish you all the best! ~Amanda

Now do you actually think that you would have been able to do this on your own. You are doing well. Stay away from the scale and everything will be ok. Remember that your body has to play catch up. Good luck and many blessings. Jaunine

Linda; As with any addiction, recovery is a process, not an event. You're not going to wake up one morning and realize, I'm thin. The time it takes to lose this weight is really a good thing. This process is all about learning and incorporating new behaviors into you life. If you woke up from surgery and were 119 lbs. or whatever your goal is, what would you have learned in order to sustain a long term weight loss. How would you establish and maintain a healthy relationship with food. You can't beat this addiction by just putting down that drink, or drug. This is a dog you'll have to walk at least 3 times a day for the rest of your life. So don't feel overwhelmed, don't compare yourself with anybody else. You are a unique and special spirit in the universe. Celebrate that, and praise yourself for the love you've shown yourself by getting the WLS in the first place. Remember how you felt physically as a preop? How do you feel now, physically? You're already a success story. Keep up the good work, and most importantly, keep posting. This is where the help is. God bless, Bob.

Thank all of you for your reply and words of encouragement. Bob thank you so much for all that you said. I can feel where you're coming from and I must say you are so right. My goal was to drop 100 pounds within six months, maybe I will maybe I want in six months but it's still my goal, my starting weight was 285. It would be nice to wake up tomorrow and the weight be gone, but I know that's not going to happen. Physically I can really tell how much better I do feel and for that I'm very happy. I can even cross my legs now and bend over without kicking one leg back to pick up something, very small what nots, but it make me feel really good. Thanks again for your post.... Linda