How much Weight Loss is Normal?

Micah A.
on 7/5/04 1:00 am - Louisville, KY

I am 11 days post-op and have lost 21 pounds. Should I be happy, or concerned? While in the hospital, I lost 11 pounds, and it has continued. Any answers??

Kitsy I.
on 7/5/04 1:41 am - Vicksburg, MS

RNY on 04/01/04

11 days and 21 pounds? Sounds great to me. I have lost 40 pounds in 3 months. My loss is slow d/t my surgery being a revision, but I am happy with the 40. Good luck to you! Kitsy 4/1/04 253/197/130

PJ E.
on 7/5/04 5:29 am - Wilder, KY

RNY on 09/02/04

You are doing great! PJ

MsC
on 7/5/04 6:47 am - Dry Ridge, KY

RNY on 05/24/04

Sounds good to me! I think that, depending on your BMI at the time of your surgery, you will lose faster/slower. From what I understand, the higher your beginning BMI, the faster you lose initially. Also, just from reading the May 2004 board, it seems like most people lose quickly during the first 3-4 weeks, then slow down somewhat. I am 6 weeks post-op and I lost 20 pounds during the first 3 weeks and have slowed down during the past 3 weeks. But, a loss is a loss is a loss...