Question:
Suggestions for sites with average monthly weight loss for the first year

Can anyone suggest a site that has a table of average weight loss by month for the first year post surgery? Thanks    — BMitchem (posted on May 2, 2006)

May 2, 2006
I dont have a site but I can tell you that on average I have lost about 15lbs per month. Malena 329/194/160
   — *Malena* M.

May 2, 2006
I understand your desire to know what others are losing and how you compare, but I seriously encourage you not to compare yourself. There are so many factors involved in weightloss......the original excess weight, your metabolism, your activity level, the combination of proteins, carbs and liquids you are consuming, etc. I have been disappointed in my slow weight loss, but it finally occurred to me that I weigh less right now than I have in over 12 years, so the wls is working, just not "overnight". I have lost 42 pounds in five months.......certainly not earth shattering, but at this rate, I will reach my goal in one year, which is okay by me since it took a lot longer than one year to get in this shape. My Dr. has informed me that 2 pounds per week is an excellent loss and I look healthy and feel healthy. Good luck at achieving your goals.......weight related and not!
   — LauraA

May 2, 2006
I agree with Laura, don't start comparing yourself to what other people have or have not lost. Everyone is different and it also depends on what you now eat and how you exercise. There will be times that you will not lose any weight for a few months -- this is something that the clinics should be re-enforcing to their patients. Everyone is not going to lose at the same rate. Everyone who has had the surgery doesn't lost 60 pounds in 4 weeks. So just keep doing what is working for you and all will be fine.
   — the7thdean