How much and how long???

Since 4/19/05 (52) days I've lost 37 lbs. Did stall for 2 weeks. Couldn't get my protein shakes or water in without getting sick. Getting better at it now that I can eat small amounts of meat. Is anyone else having a hard time getting in their protein?

I had my surgery on April 11, 2005 and I am down 51 Lbs... OMG that is amazing

Eight weeks today and -42 pounds. I have been stalled out for about a week now, but I increased the protein, water and will increase the exercise over the weekend. Too hot today!!! Danielle

Congrats Crystal! I had 100 to lose, and have lost 33 as of today, at 7 weeks. A happy dance for all of us on WHATEVER pounds we will never see again! Hugs--Sunny P.S. We should all do new pics soon!

I had my surgery on April 7th 2005 and have lost 85lbs.

Two months today-- down 41 lbs. Had a plateau for almost 3 weeks at 34 lbs, but going DOWN again now!

Hello everyone I have lost 45lb as of today and I feel good.

53 days and only 25 lbs. Much less than anyone else I get in all my protein, fluids, supplements and exercise. My body just will not cooperate. The slowest of them all, Marcia

Hi Marcia, Did you measure yourself before surgery? If you did,remeasure. The weight may be slow but I bet you have inches gone. Make sure your fluid intake is not loaded with calories,example fruit juice. You also have to take into consideration,the larger the person usually the more weight loss due to fluid. Someone 400+ will lose more in a month than someone 200+,on the average. Hang in there. I am 6 1/2 weeks post op and have lost 40 lbs(not as much as some) but I have lost over 18 inches. Take every chance to be positive because there is ALWAYS tons of negative waiting to sabotage you. Good Luck---Carolyn

Carolyn, Thanks so much for the encouragement. My fluid are water or crystal lite. I dont drink anything else, not even fruit juice. I have measured myself since day one. I am losing in my arms, legs, hips and breast but my waist has not changed in the last 4 weeks I have always been a slow loser. Now that I am older and post menopausal its even worse. I didn't expect the weight to just fall off of me but I was hoping for better than this. I just hope I can lose the wieight before the wls honeymoon period is over. I am trying to think long term but when I read about the success of others I do get down. I will hang in there. I didn't go through all this to mess up now. Marcia