13 days post surgery

had my first post op visit today, I'm down 28 pounds since this process started. I wasn't sure how I was doing, seems others lose it a lot faster.  He said everyone is different and I'm doing great. Made me feel better.  I have to make an effort to not get on the scale every single day, maybe every two or three. If the pounds aren't coming off, it's a little discouraging, but, I've realized, thanks Doc, we all change differently. And, I was cleared to go back on the elliptical, which I love! I'll be there in the morning! 

had my first post op visit today, I'm down 28 pounds since this process started. I wasn't sure how I was doing, seems others lose it a lot faster.  He said everyone is different and I'm doing great. Made me feel better.  I have to make an effort to not get on the scale every single day, maybe every two or three. If the pounds aren't coming off, it's a little discouraging, but, I've realized, thanks Doc, we all change differently. And, I was cleared to go back on the elliptical, which I love! I'll be there in the morning! 

It helps people reply if you tell us which surgery you have had. And is that weight loss since surgery? Since a two week pre-op diet?

if it has taken you more than three months to lose 28lbs, you are losing slowly but steadily.

two months is 14llbs a month which is excellent, faster than many.

if it has taken you a 2 week pre-op diet + 13 days post-surgery, you have lost about a pound a day. Which is an enormous amount.

Dont compare yourself to others. Don't get hung up on numbers. And if numbers worry you, stay away from the scales.

You're correct. Should've been more specific. I had the sleeve on 10/9/14, and this is the 2 week pre op diet and 13 days post surgery.  

You're correct. Should've been more specific. I had the sleeve on 10/9/14, and this is the 2 week pre op diet and 13 days post surgery.  

So a pound a day! How much did you expect to lose? That is a really good loss! 

Thank you. The problem is that I'm comparing to everyone else. I don't know if they were exaggerating or not, but I was made to think it wasn't well.  I appreciate everyone that commented. I appreciate the "atta boy", we all need positive encouragement! I'm learning to not compare myself to others who had the surgery, we're all different. 

Thank you. The problem is that I'm comparing to everyone else. I don't know if they were exaggerating or not, but I was made to think it wasn't well.  I appreciate everyone that commented. I appreciate the "atta boy", we all need positive encouragement! I'm learning to not compare myself to others who had the surgery, we're all different. 

1. I had the surgery the same day as you!   I didn't do a pre op diet because I'm a lightweight and my surgery was canceled and rescheduled very last minute.   I have lost 16 pounds.   All of that was lost in the first 8 days and I've lost nothing since. .   It sounds like you are doing awesome! 

Congratulations on your weight loss!