"How many pounds have you lost?"

Yup, I give specifics, it's not a mystery that I was fat then & I'm fat now, but am super proud of myself of how far I've come. I usually give them the number followed by & am still going strong. Most often they cheer me on.

There was a day I was kinda not feeling like making my steps for the day cuz I was tired at the end of a long 12hr shift & her encouragement got me going for those last steps that I decided to walk around at the end of the day., & finish my steps for the day. Kinda felt like the person who finishes running that last mile with everyone cheering me on, even though I was the last one to cross the finish line. Not walking today though, LOL sheesh more snow! I'm so over this weather!

I haven't any problem telling...I only wish I had more lbs to report!  There are so many people in my life who are so sweet and polite that they always demurred when I talked about how much weight I needed to lose. They never wanted to make me feel bad or different for being FAT.  Now they are so happy for me and completely amazed when I tell them how much I have lost and how much more I want to lose.  I can't wait until I can say "I lost 100 pounds!"  It may not be too much longer if I don't stall again.

I am only a month post op, but I still have people constantly ask me how much I have lost. It was pretty obvious that I was obese before I had this surgery (and still am). So telling them my starting weight isn't that big of a deal to me. While my starting number is embarrassing I am doing something about it and that is what is important. Anytime someone loses weight (whether it be with WLS, dieting, WL programs, ect) people are going to ask them questions. I don't take it offensively, I just figure they are curious. 

I give a ballpark number and when the inevitable "how are you doing it?" question follows I say I work really hard at it. Because I friggin do!

I tell them exactly how much I've lost because I am super proud! The problem is I tell them way more than they usually want to hear, like what I can currently eat, how many sizes I've lost, etc. I figure if they ask they get to know it all! LOL

I'm a newbie.  what is the average lost on the 2 weeks post op diet and do you lose any with surgery.  I'm sorry I just have all these questions.  is ther a average weight loss you should lose.  I know everyone is differint.  I'm just a little nervous and anxios.  any info would help me thank you .  and u sound like u r doing so well.  good luck hope u can keep it up. 

Everbody's weight loss journey is unique, so try not to focus on what the "average" is and how much you should lose within a certain amount of time. As long as you stay hydrated, get your proteins in and follow your doctor's plan, you will lose weight. My goals aren't focused on numbers on a scale or time frames, they are based on things I have more control over like how many steps I get in this week or can I increase my water intake. I wish you great success!

thank you

I stick with the truth. I have worked hard and I feel like the thruth works well for me..........with that being said, I haven't weighed myself since Jan. 9th so right now I add "around" in front of my number since I know I'm down almost down two clothes sizes since Jan. 9th.