Question:
I am 6 weeks Post-OP and have only lost 25 lbs.

Am I normal???    — Roberta M. (posted on August 30, 2004)

August 30, 2004
Hello Roberta, My name is Melissa. I'm 3 months post-op. What I have gathered from all this you are very normal. I have lost 41 pounds. So if you ask me we are losing at about the same rate. I don't pay close attention to the scales I watch my clothes and how they fit. I try to weigh about once or twice a month. That helps alot. Belive me the weight will come off on it's on. So don't worry enjoy losing. I hope this helps you.
   — Melissa C.

August 30, 2004
sounds fine to me I lost less than 29 the first 6 weeks; and went on to loose 150 in 10 months. Everyone looses at a different rate; no too alike. If you following your instructions you'll do fine..
   — star .

August 30, 2004
Would you have lost that amount of weight on your own? NO I don't think so. Remember, we did not put this weight on overnight and it is not going to come off overnight. This surgery is a tool. You have to give the tool a chance to work. Quit playing the compare game that WE ALL play! This period of liquid, soft foods, etc is a time that you should be using to change your eating habits. One important part of this whole surgery is EXERCISE! It is so important for this process to work. You need to be walking 3 to 4 times a day. Short walks if need be. Make sure you are eating and drinking WATER! If you don't eat. I'm 16 months post-op and used my 6 weeks recovery to learn how to eat and deal with the emotions of not eating (very important). Good Luck.
   — Linda R.

August 30, 2004
Hi Roberta, My name is Terri. What's normal?? My dear hubby and 4 sons would say that I am definitely NOT normal!!! LOL I am 14 weeks out today. As of today I have lost 51 pounds. At 6 weeks I had lost 31 pounds. AT 8 weeks I had lost 35.4 pounds. (My sister lost 40 in 8 weeks.)I felt like I was losing soooo slowly, and still have days like that. I imagine I always will. Here are a couple of things that I have done that help: Keep track of your measurements--if my weight doesn't change, but my measurements do I know I am still making progress. Have someone else take your measurements (Hubby does mine.) They are more accurate--and it helps keep me honest! LOL Chart your weight loss. I have both a month by month graph and a graph that starts at day one will continue through my wonderful journey. It really helps to see the results on paper! Keep your chin up. The weight WILL come off. hugs, Terri
   — greeneyes1961

August 30, 2004
you are doing great , we all lose diferently and it will all come off in time it took me five months to lose 100lbs but i got there there eating right and exeriseing . believe me i thought it would never come off . but with great support and great friends u will do great . i know i did .
   — lizzie72

August 31, 2004
Everyone loses weight at a different pace, it also depends on what type of surgery you have had. 25 pounds sounds like you are doing really well!!! Instead of worrying, wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug for doing so well.<p> Hugs,<br> Tracy
   — Tracydarlin

August 31, 2004
you LOST 25 pounds in 6 weeks....you didn't gain! LOL your doing fantastic.
   — franbvan

August 31, 2004
DON'T WORRY. MY CO-WORKER IS 8 WEEKS OUT, SHE SAID HAVE NOT LOST ANY WEIGHT EITHER, BUT SHE HAS LOST INCHES. SHE WAS A 32 SIZE, AND NOW SHE CAN WEAR A 22, ODD HUH? KEEP YOUR SPRITS UP--GOOD LUCK, YOU ARE STILL A LOOSER. Ruschell-- surgery date 11-10-04
   — Ruschell