Am I a Slow Loser

On the 16th (01/26/2008) I will be 3 months. I hope to be 50 pounds down by then. Does 50 pounds in 3 months seem slow if I started at 274?

I don't think so....typically you will lose about 50 percent of your excess weight in the first six months.

Hey Diva, My RNY was October 22, I was considered a light weight, but I have lost 50 pounds as of today! I have found that the more protein I consume, the more weight I lose. Blessings to you, Angel

I had my surgery (RNY) on 10/30/07 and I'm down 43 pounds. I've felt that I've lost at a very slow pace. I'm driving my husband bonkers....What are you doing for you protein? I've tried the protein shakes, but I didn't care for those, so I've found a high protein, low carb shake at Smoothie King that I like real well. The price is a little steep, but I have to have the protein. If you could send any suggestions my way, I would really appreciate it. Good Luck with everything!! Thanks, Amy

Hey Amy, I was thinking, your surgery was 8 days after mine, you are losing at the same rate as me. When I looked at my weight loss diary, eight days earlier, than yesterday, I was at 44 pounds. So you are not a slow loser after all! As for the protein, I drink 2 bottles of Isopure a day. I prefer the Blue Raspberry and Passion fruit flavors. They are a clear liquid protein with 40 grams per bottle. If you can get 1 1/2 - 2 bottles a day, that is equilivant to your daily protein needs. I also eat my protein (meat) first with each meal. I snack on cheese 3 times a day, and beef sticks or beef jerky type snacks. Also remember that dairy products have protein in them as well. I am stilling having difficulties getting and keeping some meats down. The Dr. says that the scar tissue on my pouch may have closed the opening a bit too much. If it does not open more in the next week, he will do another EDG to open it up, but since I am losing so well, I would like to leave well enough alone! Let me know if any of this was helpful. Blessings, Angel

I have not tried it yet but going to...I keep hearing about a product called "Nectar" sounds quite like the isopure thing. Its more like crystal light than a protein shake but is loaded with protein. I have looked it up on line and you can buy it direct.