Question:
HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD SLOW WEIGH LOSS POST OP AND STILL HAVE SUCCESS LONG TERM LOSS?

I AM 5 MONTHS POST OP, I STARTED AT 344 LBS AND AM ONLY DOWN TO 275 (69LBS) I FEEL GOOD BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT MY "HONEYMOON" PERIOD IS COMING TO AN END AND I HAVE NOT HAD THE SUCCESS I WAS HOPING FOR. MOST PEOPLE HAVE SO MUCH MORE WEIGHT LOSS, EVEN THOSE WHO START OUT WITH LESS TO LOOSE. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!    — PEGGY R. (posted on June 25, 2004)

June 26, 2004
Peggy.. I wish I had some comforting answers for you. I too am a slow loser. My surgery was Jan.7th and I am down 64lbs. I think we will get there, it will just take us a little longer than everyone else. On the brightside...we won't have all that EXCESS skin to worry about hopefully! Hugs and keep smiling! Tracy 304/240/Healthy
   — Tracy P.

June 26, 2004
My surgery was on 1/7 and I am down 74#. I started at 287. Many others in my support group have lost more weight faster but I try not to be discouraged and my physician is very happy with my progress. It has been 5 1/2months since surgery and I sure couldn't have lost this much weight this fast on my own without this wonderful RNY tool! I am so glad to finally be conquering this weight problem! You are not alone.
   — Susan F.

June 27, 2004
yes, its ok to have slow weight loss, its hard though, because you keep seeing people who lose 100+ in 4 months, personally, i know i have had a hard time not comparing myself, i have lost 91lbs in 8 1/2 months, 100+ from my highest personal weight but you know what, im still losing, i dont have too many troubles with food intolerances, and i admit i dont exercise as much as i should, i know then i would lose faster, but it hasnt happened .... its hard to not compare, but remember in the end, as long as your lsoing the speed , and even the plateuas and setbacks are ok you'll make it eventually on the upside, i have talked to people who have lost "only" 100 lbs at a year out....... you know what, i admit, i would like to lose more, but if i stopped losing today , i would still be better healthwise, and self image wise than i would have been without the surgery . Beth
   — bethlaf

June 27, 2004
I am 8 days away from being 5 months Post Op and I have lost 59 pounds.......it is the best feeling in the world. Yes, I am loosing slow, but at least I am LOOSING. I can walk so much better ( artificial knees, bones removed from both hips), I can breathe much better and I look and feel MUCH better. I was 211 when I started my journey and I have been up and down with my weight already, I expected that, but I am very pleased with my results so far. And as one poster said earlier, I don't have nearly as much loose hanging skin as some people I have seen. Just be glad that you are loosing.............when did you ever loose weight like this before??? I never did. Good luck, drink your water, eat your protein, get in your exercise, take your vitamins and be happy.
   — cindirella