How much weight has everyone lost to date?

Hi....I've never posted on this forum, but was just wondering how much weight everyone has lost. I had my surgery on July 24th, and have lost between 45-50 lbs.....I think? I try not to weigh everyday, because I get discouraged!!! Sometimes, I feel like I'm not doing very good on this WLS thingy! I've read lots of posts where people that have had surgery on the same day as I did, have lost a lot more weight than I have. I know that everyone is different....but, it doesn't make the doubt go away. I Look forward to wearing a smaller size !

Hi Tamie I had my surgery on July 12th, and to date I have lost 50 pounds.That's not a whole lot,but I hear that you want to lose it slow I have gone down 2 pant sizes and I feel great. I read the different profiles of people who had surgery on the same day OR after mine and they have lost a LOT I just try to remember that we are all different. I feel like I am not doing the WLS thingy very good either. I don't get to exercise like I should due to my knees,ankles and feet.I hope by the time December gets here I have lost another 50....but if not,I will continue on doing what I have been doing. Hang in there....WE WILL LOSE!!!!!!!!! Barbara

Barbara... Thanks so much for your encouragement! It makes me feel so much better to know that I'm not in this alone! Blessings, Tamie

Hi, I had my surgery on July 10, 2006 I started at 262 and 258 day of surgery. I am now at 196 which is a total of 66 pounds! I also didn't think it was enough, But my doc told me it was great for my starting weight. He said the more you weigh the more you will lose quickly in the begining so I try to look at those who were about the same weight and had surgery around same time as me. So when I see post where people who have had their surgery close to mine I always like to know what they started out at when I see they lost more than I have. I guess we all just want it to drop off. I know I do lol but its just not happening. SundraP

Sundra.... YOU have done wonderfully!!! WOW!!! Just to say that I have lost 66 lbs....I can't wait for that day! Thanks for the response....I'm glad that we all have each other. Blessings, Tamie

I started at 262 the day before surgery, which was on July 19th... a little over a week after yours. I've lost 55 lbs to date. I also know that my monthly visitor affects my weight loss. I think you and I are right on the same track and you're doing awesome!! My doc also said it depends on where we start. He said I started on the lower end and most at 3 months have lost about 35 or maybe 40. Well, yesterday was my 3 month mark and I'm at 55 so he said it's great. So, hats off to ALL of us for the hard work this is and for all of our weight loss, whatever it may be!!

Hi Tami, I also had my surgery on July 24th. I just had my doctor's appt yesterday and I lost a total of 50 pounds 25% of my body fat. I didn't think it was much either after reading everyone's profile but i feel Great and it is 50 pounds less I have to lose!!! Keep up the Good job Nancy

Hi Tami, I was 3 month post op as of yesterday surgery date 7-17-06, and I'm now down 79lb! Tomorrow is my 3 month Dr's appointment. It's been a rough road, with a few twists and complications, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat to lose this much weight! Best wishes to you! Jan

Congrats Jan, You are so right, this is not an easy journey. It is alot of emotional ups and downs. I think u are doing great. Keep up the good work!!! Mariah

Great work, Jan!!! I'm so happy for you! WOW! 79lbs...............I can't wait to join you....of course, YOU will be much less by then, LOL....but, I'm counting the days. Blessings, Tamie