surgery3/5/03 what is the average weight loss ?

Hi all, I had surgery on 3/5/03 and have lost 71 lbs now. I am stuck for the last week and have not lost anything. I get allmy protein and water and usually have about 700 calories a day. I use fitday all the time. What is the average weight loss for those of us around this time. I hope my scale moves this week cause i hate not seeing any weight loss for the last week and a half! Alexa 299/228/150? I can hope!

Oh yes I forgot to mention.......my brother had surgery on 3/3/03 and he has lost 105 lbs already!!!!!!!! Sheese why do guys lose so fast? Alexa

Alexa...Sounds like you are doing great! I had my surgery on 3/6/03 and have lost 74 pounds. I'm thrilled! Don't get bummed by the plateau...it happens to everyone at some point. The physician's assistant that I spoke with at my checkup said it's okay to do an "all-liquid" week to jump start the weight loss. I know that I absolutely hated all liquids...but I'm prepared to try it if necessary. Keep up the good work! Lori 335/261

Hi Alexa, and congratulations on your loss -- you're doing great! I hesitate to compare to "averages" because there are SO many factors that can impact the rate of weight loss -- age, gender, type of surgery/amount bypassed, starting weight, etc. I'm 39 years old, had lap-RNY with 120cm bypassed on 3/4/03 and have lost 65 lbs so far, and I'm thrilled even tho I've been on a plateau for more than a week now, too. Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged. --Carol 340/275/healthy&happy

I had surgery on 3/12/03 and I've lost 70 pounds as well. Keep up the good work 280/210/140

Hi Alexa, You are doing great compared to me. I had my WLS on 3/27/03 and so far have only lost 31.5lbs. Many Blessings, Marilyn Lexington, KY Post-Op 03/27/03 341.5/310/142

Glad to hear I am not the only one who's scale hasn't moved in over a week. I had Open RNY on 3/24 and have lost approximately 60 + lbs. (I threw out my scale when it wouldn't move last week). I have gone from a size 32 jean to a 24. I also get in all my protein and water and between 600-700 calories. I might just have to try the suggestion of an all liquid diet for a week and see what happens. I have a wedding for my best friend on the 28th and would love to get into a dress in my closet that I have never been able to wear (bought it 3 years ago, guess I was just wishing it would fit then).

wow you guys are doing great. Today is my 3 month anniversary . I had surgery 3/17/03.. I have lost 47 pounds so far. I am loosing way slower then you all!.. 251/204/13anything..

hi alexa----sounds like you are doing great!! i have lost 88 lbs since 3/3/03 & i understand the disappointment when the scale doesn't move---and it seems like my scale moves the most when i don't expect it .....like when i have eaten more then ususal during the week....but keep up the great weight loss!!!!!----mary taylor

Hi Alexandra, I had my surgery on March 6th, 2003! Man I feel good! I have now lost 73 pounds. So it sounds like we are all on target! I hit plateau/s atleast three times. they last for a couple of weeks. No problem....that is very normal. Your body thinks it's starving and would give up the weight. But it WILL kick in again. Our weight did get on us in a short time, so it will take time to take it off. You don't want to loose real fast anyway. Funny thing is, you may not be loosing the pounds but the inches are still coming off. Have you joined an exerise program yet? I am checking at Curves. I have 5 friends going and they are loosing the inches fast. I figure it's been long enough after surgery to do this. Check 'em out. www.curcesforwomen.com Tammy in Schaumburg IL. Take care.