Okay all you AUGUST 3rd Post-Ops, How much have you lost?

Hey everyone, I feel like I'm such a slooooooooow loser. I guess I always have been. Today is our (08/03 patients) 7 week anniversary. So far I've lost 35 pounds. How much have you lost???? Hmmmm, maybe if I spent less time on the and more time working out... Let me know what's working for you!!!! Thanks, Dawn

Hi Dawn! I am 1 day after you (8/4). I have lost 40lbs. But, I know I haven't worked out like I should. I do a little walking, but not like what I should. Congrats on the weight loss You are doing great!

Dawn, I had my surgery on August 2nd. I've lost just shy of 45 pounds. I am thrilled, but I, too feel like I should be losing quicker. I got to the gym 4 times last week, which for me was awesome. I just want to take a pill and be thin tomorrow!!! No, seriously, I am very thankful that I was able to have this operation and I feel good about my progress even if it is a bit slower than I'd like. Sounds like you are doing well, too! Polly

Wow, you're doing soooooo well!!! What's your secret? Thanks for the applause, but I don't feel like I deserve it! Anyways, I walked a lot more today and did some elliptical training for 30 minutes. UGH! I'm wiped out! Dawn

Awesome job Jennifer! You're doing so great!!!!! Congrats! Dawn

Hi there Dawn, I've only lost 30 lbs, and sigh with envy every time I hear of all those that have lost so much more. But what the heck?! It's 30 lbs gone, I feel great, my blood pressure is down & I'm off the BP meds! My clothes are all falling off me, and I'm down 3 sizes! Life is really good! I'm paying pretty much attention to getting lots of water & protien in, (most days) and now that I'm feeling better and better, I'm getting more and more exercise - mostly walking a mile and a half 2 or 3 times a day.

Hey guys, I have lost 36. I feel like I should be loosing more. I know I do not walk as much as I should. Just started going to YMCA. Can do a mile on treadmill. Took my first class today with "Silver Sneakers". This is an over 55 group. Used some tummy muscles I had not used before, so a bit tender. My clothes are getting so big. Or I should say, I am getting so small! Which feels good. We are cooling off a wee bit in Florida. When it is cool in evening I walk in park on a mile track. Can do the mile without stopping to rest. So I am getting there. One thing I have learned, I must get my water and protein or I do not loose. Marla

That's so awesome! Congrats on the weightloss and the meds loss, too! Dawn

I had my op on Aug 2nd and as of the 7 week ann (9/21/02) I lost a total of 29 lbs plus 10 I lost pre op. I have lost ave of 4 lb a week sence the day of the op and have kept that up these last few weeks too.