Weight loss per week

Hi, I had my surgery 3 weeks ago. Other than some elimination problems, I've adjusted very well to this new way of life. I was 260 when I had my consultation, 247 before surgery and I'm down to 234. I thought my loss would be faster. Is this normal and/or should I stay off the scale?

I lost 16 lbs the first month, and I started at over 300 lbs.

don't compare yourself to others. People lose at all different rates for all different reasons - age, gender, starting BMI, metabolic rate, whether or not you lost weight before surgery, etc. You don't have any control over most of these factors; the only thing you have control over is your level of commitment to your plan. And this is what is going to determine your ultimate success with this - NOT your rate of weight loss.

we get this question a lot, and I think part of it is that people's perceptions of weight loss surgery come largely from watching shows like "My 600 lb Life". These people start at MUCH higher BMI's than the typical WLS patient, so of course they're going to lose at a much faster rate.

You are doing just fine!

I lost 30 in the first month however I did not step on a scale until that first month out. To be honest I focused on feeling better and stronger. Yes obviously I had the surgery because of the need to lose weight in order to better my health and be able to enjoy life. If you're doing everything the doctor recommended the weight will come off. 13 pounds is allot of weight so you are on track. Good luck and keep us posted.

You are doing great!! Everyone is different. Just keep on the path.

In 3 weeks you lost 14 lbs and you don't think this is fast enough? That is very good and very fast.

On average you can expect relatively fast lost (2 or more lbs per week) during first few months, and significantly slower weight loss as your body adapted to the new digestive system and you could eat /drink more. Often last 10 lbs could take up to 10 weeks to lose.

You also may experience stalls. No weight loss even though your intake is limited. That is also normal. Just relax and continue good diet and eventually the body would let go of the excessive weight.

Be careful not experiment with introducing sugary - carby foods to your diet until you lose all or most of your weight. Be very mindful of your diet. The honeymoon time, often first year post op - most people keep losing weight even if they "cheat" on their diet. But that became a really problem after. The honeymoon period should be dedicated to establish new routine, food and activities, so once you lose the excessive weight, you can maintain.

Maintenance is a ***** Retain can happen and after you 1-2 losing the regain can be difficult. Doable, but difficult, requiring a lot of hard work and dedication. I can easily gain 5 lbs in one week, but it may take me up to a month to get rid of it. And my experience is not unique.

Have fun on your trip. Use that time to find the new you.

Thanks for those replies. I lost another pound today. This is week 4, so I can introduce soft pastas, veggies and unpeeled fruit. I'm really trying to like Greek yogurt because it has so much protein, but I've never been a yogurt fan. Happy Saturday!

Skip the pasta and fruit while you are losing. Pasta is empty calories and the body reads fruit as sugar. Both will slow or stop your weight loss. There will be a time you can re-introduce them when you are at goal. Right now you need to maximize weight loss while you are super motivated.

Your focus should be no calorie fluids, protein, and non starchy veggies (no corn, peas, or potatoes). I was not allowed raw veggies and fruit for the first year...and unpeeled fruit would be VERY hard to digest.

Skip anything made with flour or rice ( no bread, pasta, rice,etc.)

If you don't like yogurt, do you like cottage cheese? It is very high in protein too.

Scrambled eggs, soft deli meat, and Ricotta Bake (ricotta cheese with marinara sauce on top and mozzarella, baked until bubbly) were my go to foods early out. Be careful with eggs. Some people don't tolerate them right away.

This site is a great resource for food ideas. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

Best wishes!

agree that everyone is different but my loss is on my signature line below.

Congratulations! Welcome 2 the losers bench ! ((()))

i agree with the posters everyone loses differently .

It sounds like you're doing Great ! At three weeks out I was a total mess ... complaining about cravings ....