I LOST HOW MUCH WEIGHT???!!!

Hey Everyone! I went to my first post-op checkup and I've lost 18 lbs. in only 2 weeks! Sooooooo, here's a silly question; is that weight loss too fast, too slow or just right? I know everyone is very different and we really shouldn't compare our weight loss rates. But, I'm really curious as to how much weight yall lost in your first month post-op! Do you feel that initial weight loss is any indication of the total amount of weight you can expect to lose over the 15 to 18 month window? Be well! Cheryl G.

I lost 37lbs in the first 30 days.

I'm 2 1/2 weeks out and have lost 16 lbs. I personally don't think this will determine how much I'll lose within 15-18 months. Some will have to do with how much we excercise. Congrats on your weight loss! Nancy

I have lost 21 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks. It's wonderful and amazing, isn't it? That makes a total of 45 pre- and postoperatively. What a blessing this has been! Keep up the good work! Gina

HIJACK!! Gina, You are doing so great, I am proud of you. Congratulations. natalie (I lost 17 in the first month)

Hehehe - Thanks Nat - so much!! 17 is great too! I am actually up to 31 now!~ I can't believe it! What a god-send!!! Send me an e-mail when you get a chance - been wondering how you've been doing. XO Gina

I am one month out today. I had my follow up yesterday and was down 28 lbs. since surgery. The other exciting thing is my BMI has dropped 2 points. I am very excited!!!

I lost 30 lbs in my first 2 weeks and now I am in my 3rd week and have only lost 1 pound. I am going to stay off the scale this week because it is driving me crazy. I think this is jus****er weight and it will slow down. It has slowed down. I want to get back to working out. My doctor told me to slow down on the working out for another two weeks. So after next week I will start working out again.

Tracy, I am in the SAME spot as you!!! I lost 28lbs in the first 2 weeks... then this week I lost 2!!! I think it might be bloating as well. You know when Aunt Flow comes around it always messes w/ the weight. I can't wait to start working out again too! I think that'll help a bit. I'm going to try swimming this week since it's low impact. We'll see how it goes. Good luck to you!!! peace, Michelle

Hi, I am 20 days out and have lost 20 pounds. A pound a day is not bad, although I have slowed down lately. I need to walk more, but it tires me out so much, and I have an infection in my incision that is slowing me down too. Good luck to us all. Linda