Slow losers?

Brenda J
on 11/20/05 9:04 am - Ft. Myers, FL
Hey all October dates! Is anyone else out there losing much slower than you hoped? I will be 3 weeks out tomorrow and have only lost 12 as of this morning. I started at 261, which I know is on the low-ish end, but still I don't get it. I am relatively young (32) and have no major health problems. I have been walking and eating exactly what I should be and drinking water. I know it will happen, and I don't think my stomach is 'broken', but I am surprised at how slow the scale is moving. Am I the only one whose weight loss is this sluggish? I would feel better if anyone else was in my boat at about 3 weeks! Brenda
DOLORES VITZTHUM
on 11/20/05 9:27 am - OAKFORD, PA
I too seem to be a slow slow loser. I was three weeks on Friday and lost 13.5 lbs. Yes we all wanted it off yesterday so slow is better than none and I try to keep reminding myself that those 13.5 lbs are gone forever not just another diet but a new way of life. But you know even with the 13.5 lbs gone I feel better and that is what is really important. So I am trying to just look long term. Dolores
lazeydazey
on 11/20/05 11:56 am - Sharon, MA
Brenda, 1st of all congrats on losing 12lbs. It's better than gaining 12. Not everyone loses the same, some lose slow and some fast. I'm 32days post op and down 40+lbs. I had alot more weight to lose than you so that may be the reason for my big loss. Don't get discouraged, you could have a huge loss next week. If you want to lose more, maybe you could try going back to the pre-op liquid diet for a few days that may help in losing. Just ask your doctor if he/she thinks that's a good idea. Continued success and keep your chin up. Lisa J
Celia
on 11/20/05 1:12 pm - Chula Vista, CA
Hi Brenda!! I am almost 1 month out and have only lost 17lbs..but that's fine with me... I figure if it's slower my body won't go through so much shock...and the skin has more time to get together, so I have less lose skin...I started at 226, I am 35...we just have to be patient...I am eating much much less than before, and much healthier than before, so I know I have to lose sooner or later..
mamadawny
on 11/20/05 2:06 pm - Oklahoma City, OK
Yip, I'm a slow loser too. I did manage to eek out a 21 lb loss by my one month anniversary. I plan on not weighing but once a month because it really bums me out. I have about 130 more that I need to lose to make it to my goal. Hugs, Dawn
diamond chicago
on 11/20/05 2:48 pm - (Chicago)Western Suburbs, IL
Hi, I am a slow loser also. I have only lost 27lbs and I have a long way to go. I'm happy I lost that, but I am also disappointed. I haven't lost anything this week. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Diamond
I.M.Hungry
on 11/20/05 8:00 pm
HEY Diamond!!! I was wondering how you were doing! I am barely losing at all. I'm following the docs aftercare program and taking all of my vitamins,drinking water,and exercising. I got weighed on 11/03 and was 289. today 11/21, i am 285!!!!!!!!!! WHAT???!!! take care and good luck! willby
diamond chicago
on 11/20/05 11:52 pm - (Chicago)Western Suburbs, IL
Hey Willby, I am getting so frustrated. I am begining to feel like a made a mistake. I know it will past, but today I feel like I could have done this on my own. I wish I was under 300 I have 16 more pounds to go. Anyway, good luck and I'll keep you updated. ~~Diamond~~
MARCEY BROOKS
on 11/21/05 2:32 am - liberty, SC
Hey diamond' Don't worry about the slow weight loss you had your surgery the same day as mine and I have lost 22 pounds so you are 5 ahead of me. Plus is we lose slower we have a better cahnce of tightnig our skin a bit. Good Luck Marcey 255/233/150
Sheryl Tilley
on 11/21/05 6:21 am - Prescott, AZ
HI everybody! I feel slow -- 26 pounds in 26 days and most of that was the first week. But according to the stuff I've read ten pounds a month is the expected rate of losing. So slow - but ahead of the game. Sheryl
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