how much have you lost?

I have my 6 month follow up this week, and already know that i'm going to be one of the slower losers. So, i wanted to see what the 'average' is for people so far so i can be prepared when i meet with my group. I know each individual loses at a different rate, but sometimes it's nice to know where we stand. for me: 310 highest/301 surgery date/239 Today/150ish goal?

At my check up on the 25th I was down 75 lbs. Thursday makes 6 months for me. I'm hope I'm down more. My scales at home are broken so I'm never sure of my weight until I get to the doctor.

hi there, ive lost 103 pounds so far. great job on your lost. i weighed 427 before surgery. the more you weigh the faster and more weight you lose. hope this helps.

HI AMANDA,I had surgery on 5/11/04 at 278lbs i am down about 100lbs it could be more i only weigh once a month.my goal is 150ish as well,my surgeon said i should be about 135-140 we all lose at different rates,but whatever the weight loss is its, GREAT !!

So far I've lost a whopping 120.. its wierd cuz i wasnt expecting it and i still eat the same stuff i used to b4 the surgery but every persons body is different, whther 20 or 120 any wieght loss is worth celebrating and never looking at it as *oh i ONLY lost so and so* just think *As long as its not what I used to be* congrats to all and best of luck! ~Jessy

I am at 120+ currently. My highest was 341! -Gerriann Lap RNY 5/14/04

Hey Amanda, I've lost 108 so far and have 82 to go. Congrats on you loss, everyone is different I guess. God Bless, Debra

Hi Amanda, I'll be 6mo on the 11th and have lost a total of 84lbs. I started out at 229 day of surgery and now weigh 145 and dr goal is 125 and personal goal of mine is 118 but I have slowed down a lot this month..which is fine with me...i'm still losing inches seems like. I also go to the gym 3x week. Your doing great!! Shauna

Hi Amanda, You really aren't losing too slow. I'm sure your surgeon would tell you that you are right on track. My surgeon doesn't want us to lose it too fast. He says it's healthier to keep it at a slower pace, but fast enough that you'll lose it all within your window. My total loss is around 70lbs. Christie 244.5/175/138

I have done a fair amount of exercise and had an unfortunate bout of pneumonia for a month... Surgery date of May 4th, 2004 Initial Weight: 307 Today's Weight: 212 Total Loss: 95 Goal: 150 To Goal: 62 pounds to go! Good luck with your MD visit! Deb