weight loss question

Okay so I know everyone looses at different rates. I was told I'm doind good at my 2 week post op appt (18 day out). Also not to expect my loss to continue at this rate. I don't feel satisfied. Everyone that posts has had much more loss than I have. It worries me.

here's the issue: I went into surgery on 3/22/12 at 233 lbs & on 4/8/12 I was 219 lbs & still am.  So I've had 14lb loss in 22days. Am I doing something wrong? I started thinking that at this rate & the slowing of loss I really prob. won't reach my goal of 140lbs.

Any suggestions??

My suggestion... don't compare your loss to anyone elses. Besides, have you looked at their surgical weight? Typically people who weigh more lose faster. There are plenty of people who were your weight or less who've made goal.

It's actually amazing you didn't gain after surgery.  Most people do.  I had gained 5 pounds when I got home after surgery and it took a week to get that off.  It's probably just fluid retention from swelling/IV fluids/anesthesia and all the stuff your body is going through.  It's trying to catch up and reset.  Just stay on plan and the scale will start to move again.  Be sure you get all your water in....don't want to dehydrate...Good luck and know that this will pass.  You are doing fine.  Not to worry...(I know, easier said than done)  (((Hugs!)))

Deb

I feel the same as you but I am reminded by my husband on a daily basis that it is better to lose slower.  Why you ask???
Maybe a better chance to not need skin surgery.
We will get there.


I promise........................