I LOST HOW MUCH WEIGHT???!!!

Hey Everyone! I went to my first post-op checkup and I've lost 18 lbs. in only 2 weeks! Sooooooo, here's a silly question; is that weight loss too fast, too slow or just right? I know everyone is very different and we really shouldn't compare our weight loss rates. But, I'm really curious as to how much weight yall lost in your first month post-op! Do you feel that initial weight loss is any indication of the total amount of weight you can expect to lose over the 15 to 18 month window? Be well! Cheryl G.

Congrats Cheryl.... And that is about average... In my first 2 weeks I lost 20 lbs, then averaged between 5-8 lbs per week for the next couple of weeks,then is started slow even more, but kept at 3-5 lbs per week for a few weeks. I started having plateaus at about 11-12 weeks I think it was... They were frustrating, but the scales always started moving again... Keep up the great work!!! Susan Lap RNY 12-1-04 285-205-155 (-80)

So glad for you!

Hey TOOOOOOTS, Whatcha doing way over here in GA? Well, whatever the reason, we're glad your here with us Good to have you ing in with us for a visit or two! Have a great weekend! Crece

Oh I was just popping in to see how my little angelette was fairing - and so glad she's doing well! to you!

congratulations on your loss! you are about even w/ me. my first two weeks i lost 19.5. i started out at 276 and then lost some before surgery and it will start to slow down a bit. the next time i got weighed in a month later i had lost 16.5 more. total 44.5 w/ preop lose. youre doing great! jerri

The first month is awesome really. The weight just falls off! Enjoy it now lol, after the first month, you will settle into a smaller loss You are right about the same as me at that point. Congratulations!

Hey Cheryl! Looks like you're right on track to me. Welcome to the losing side! Your weight loss may vary from week to week, the 1st few weeks you will loose very quickly then it slows down to about 1 to 3 lbs a week based on your exercise, intake of foods and fluids. You're looking good. Hang in there & again congrats to you! Remember, questions are never not silly. They help you learn; how would you know if you don't ask!

Hi Cheryl, Congrats to you and welcome to the loosing side. Have a nice weekend. Crece

Hey, Cheryl, I lost 14 pounds during the first two weeks. Somewhere I have read that many loss at least 80% of excess weight during the 15-18 month window, but I know there are many who do better and some who keep losing. In other words, don't try to compare yourself too much...it really makes me crazy when i do it! I think you are doing great!!!! Keep up the good work! Hugs, Becky