Question:
I am 14 weeks post op and down only 41 lbs Im feeling discouraged.

I had surgery sept 16 2009 and was 251 today is dec 12th 2009 and I am 209 I m feeling like Im loosing slower then others and feeling like this is as good as its gonna get, what should I do? I went from a 22 to a 16 that is what keeps my head up.    — kiensabes1979 (posted on December 12, 2009)

December 11, 2009
That is awesome. Yes your weight loss is normal. You don't want to lose too much at once. You didn't gain it overnight and it won't fall off overnight either. Sounds like you are losing at the perfect rate. Everyone is different and don't compare yourself with anyone else. I had RNY 19 months ago and you will have months when you don't lose as much but don't get frustrated it will happen for you. I have lost 220 pounds and I finally stopped about a month ago. You have plenty of time to lose all of your weight. Just hang in there and keep doing what you are doing. Or maybe talk to your doctor and voice your concern and I am sure he will think you are doing just fine. Good luck
   — okbuffy

December 12, 2009
Dolli, I have to agree with Buffy on this one. You are doing great and you are losing at a good rate. I know it's easier said than done not to compare yourself to others as Buffy suggested, so (hope you don't mind Buffy) let's use Buffy's information to put things in perspective for you. You say you've lost 41 lbs in 14 weeks. Buffy is 19 months out which is approximately 76 weeks. 76 weeks divided by 14 weeks equals 5.428 groups of 14 week periods. Take that number and multiply it by 41 lbs lost for every 14 weeks period to get you to the 19 month range and it equals 222.5 lbs which is almost exactly what Buffy has lost to date at 220 lbs. So you see, you're doing great, you just need to be patient it will happen to you too! Chin up and be proud of your accomplishments! Way to go! Does a little happy dance for you and Buffy! *Giggles*
   — Dandy_DeeDee

December 12, 2009
congrats to all of you on doing such a great job--you're an inspiration to me! I had my surgery Oct. 8, '09, and I'm only down 26 lbs. I, too, was getting discouraged and thought maybe something was wrong. I called my surgeon's office and she pulled my chart and said I was doing great. They looked at the total amount of weight I needed to lose, and use the pounds lost to figure a PERCENT of excess weight lost. She said at 6 mos out, you should have lost about 50% of your excess weight, so at 3 mos out should be about 25% of excess weight. I hit 25% at just before the 2 month mark, and she said that was really good. This made me feel so much better! I was really a little panicked. I think this is a lot like what one of the other people answered. Good luck and hang in there;}
   — maryjo68

December 12, 2009
You are doing just fine, trust me.i am 4 1/2 months out and have lost 72 lbs.i thought i was losing slow but Dr says i'm right on track.Just give it time and you will see you are doing by right.Best wishes to you.
   — carolyn1970

December 12, 2009
My first question is, "Which surgery did you have?" because each surgery is different. For example, banding you typically lose a pound a week. With the RNy you lose 2-3 lbs a week and the DS you can lose 4-5 a week. Now keep in mind these are averages. I personally lose about a pound a day for nearly 8-9 months. BUT, I was very heavy, 570 lbs. I also ask if you are limiting your cabohydrate intake? I know personally the times when I didn't lose much I was eating more carbs. I stopped losing a lb a week this summer. At first I was concerned but then I got to thinking, I am fishing, hiking, etc... quite a lot starting in May or June so I added muscle. You are doing great if you went from a 22 to a 16. I would suggest making a bigger deal over your clothing sizes and not as much on your weight. GOOD LUCK. -Jaime
   — Jaime Breckenridge

December 12, 2009
Congrats on the 41 lbs. I'm about 15 weeks out of bypass. I lost over 80 pounds before the surgery. So that meant that I had less to lose after the surgery, which I've lost 42 lbs since the surgery. When I brought my concerns to my doctor a while ago, his response was "Everyone's body is different". The more weight you have to lose after surgery plays a big factor in how and when the weight comes off. Just hang in there and enjoy the Ride
   — kwatkins

December 13, 2009
As you lose weight, you have to keep in mind that your body adjusts. You have to pay attention even more to what you are eating and drinking now because your body is going to tell you how to adjust your diet and exercise to continue losing. It is true that your rate of loss slows the lower your weight gets, but please be aware that settling for a higher weight is not the answer. (That is what I did, and I fell off my diet and gained back 30 pounds!) If you are not weight training yet, ask your doctor if you are physically ready to start. Developing your muscles and ramping up your aerobic activity will certainly give your weight loss a boost, and make you feel invigorated. I am back on my way to where I got off track, I have only lost a bit of time, I have not lost the war. I have learned so much about myself and why I take comfort in food, and I have even found a way to forgive myself for falling back. I am down 15 pounds in one month! I do not plan on stalling at 220 pounds again. I have a plan, and that is what we all should have, a contingency plan when weight loss stalls, when life gets tough, when things happen that cause us to want to turn to food for comfort. Sorry for the diatribe. I just wanted anyone who reads this to see that yes, there is a measure of failure that can occur after surgery, but the best thing to do in this case is to recognize the shortcoming and fix it.
   — cydthekid50

December 13, 2009
you are doing great! Don't be in a hurry..it will come off! Just stick to the rules and enjoy your success! Best of continued luck! hugs,kim
   — gpcmist