Question:
I have only lost 78 pounds in six months. Is that ok? Is it normal?

   — Christina S. (posted on December 30, 2003)

December 30, 2003
Yes it is OK, Yes it is normal. Depending on your start weight that could be more than halfway to goal. I looked at your profile, but could not see a start weight. Please, please, please do not compare yourself with others - that is a sure fire way to get discouraged! There will ALWAYS be at least one person that will lose faster than you (Murphy's law and all that). Remember this is not a race, you will not get anything an extra prize for finishing first! Its the destination that matters - not who gets there first!
   — Ali M

December 30, 2003
Hello, I will be 6 months out on 01/01/04 and I have lost 69lbs. I started out at 224 and am now down to 155 and a size 10. I only have 30 more pounds to goal! I would love to lose more but if I don't I am happy with my loss so far.
   — Debra W.

December 30, 2003
75 lbs is the average, so you are a little above it. Congrats.
   — mrsmyranow

December 30, 2003
I think that is very normal. Everyone is different with their weight loss. Some lose more than others, some lose less. I am so thankful to have lost 91 pounds in 6 months. Congrats to you on your weight loss!! Keep up the fabulous work!! Hugs, Terri
   — Terri G.

December 30, 2003
I tried to find your starting weight on your profile and found every little measurement of every body part except your starting weight! LOL! However, 78 in 6 months is very good. I think I was at 72 at 6 months. With that said, there is no normal. Everyone loses weight differently at at different rates, so try not to get into a comparison with others. There will always be someone who lost 100 pounds in 2 months and someone else who took a whole year to lose 50 pounds...the important thing is to follow your pouch rules religiously and stick to the program. Maximize your window of opportunity!
   — Cindy R.

December 30, 2003
You are doing great, I had lost 75 lbs at 6 months! Now I am almost 11 months out and down 107! It all adds up. 325/282 day of surgery/175 today!
   — Haziefrog

December 30, 2003
I had my surgery July 1 and I am down 75#. I started at 265#, 5'2", with a BMI of 47.5.
   — lindadougherty

January 2, 2004
I am almost 7 months out and have lost 60lbs...I think you are doing great!!!I started at 274.5 size 22/24 and now am in size 16 at 215lbs.(wish it were more)..Im almost under thr 200lb mark and I can't wait to get there.keep up the GREAT WORK!
   — christina L.