19 days out - Lost 12 LBS - NORMAL?????

Hello,
I am 19 days out, and I just wanted to know what the average was for weight loss, I have lost a total of 12 lbs......Is this normal, Should I be losing more weight...  Please let me know how much weight you loss at this stage in the game.

Thanks for any comments........Susie

Well i don't think there is a magic number that anyone is going to lose.

I think 12lbs in 19 days is great!

For one you started with a weight of 205 which means you have less to lose right off the bat so it will be a bit slower.  I started with a weight of 229 and the first month i lost 20lbs. 20lbs the second month and 10lbs average the next 2 i'm at a 65lbs loss in 4.5 months

You might want to check out the lightweight forums where others like yourself post regular about these issues.

Here is the link
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/

Brenda

 Hi. I lost about 20lbs in the first month (I think). With WLS there really isn't a 'normal'. Just make sure you are following your surgeons protocol as closely as possible.

Congrats on the 19lbs!

Hi Susie,

My doctor said 1/2 - 1 lb a day so you're right on track!  Bump up your walking if you want to lose more, it really works for me.
---jan---

Yes, it is absolutely normal!  You are doing great!  Don't stress about comparing yourself to other people, because everyone is different!  I had myself SO worked up during the first month because I didn't lose as much as other people, I was in tears!  I thought I was going to be the only person that this surgery didn't work for!  Now I look back and can't believe all the stress I caused myself!  You are doing just fine, no worries!

Congratulations on those 12 pounds, and getting through the first 19 days!  I never wanted to eat broth again!  LOL!