Question:
What is a decent rate of weight loss the farther from surgery a person is?

I had GBS Sept. 28, 2005 and lost 49 pounds in seven weeks. Since then, I've only lost about 20 pounds with a total weightloss of about 68-70 pounds in 3.5 months. Have I slowed down too much? How much can I expect to be able to lose at this point considering I can't exercise at the moment?    — newslady72712 (posted on January 17, 2006)

January 16, 2006
Jamie, I had surgery sept. 16th 2005 just before you did... I was 231 lbs and I am now down to 166... a total of 65 pounds gone... So to me I think we are doing well Charlene
   — loveby4pugs

January 16, 2006
I had WLS on Sept. 21st 2005. ATo date I have lost 79 pounds. The chart says I should have already lost more but I think I am doing well. Try not to worry about the numbers and just pay attention to how you feel. Karen
   — kchurchwell

January 16, 2006
I am a little further out than you (June 28th) but I just had my 6 month checkup yesterday and am down 81 lbs. My doc says with my body mass and fat index I am doing just fine. Like you I would have like to lose more but I am happy with what I have; we all lose at different rates. He said I am losing fat not muscle which is very good. Also you did not say how much you have to lose; than make a big difference. I think you are doing great!! Keep up the good work.
   — Laural D.

January 16, 2006
jamie- We did not put this weight on overnight and going by your weight loss to date, you are doing awesome. Everyone loses at a different rate, so please, for your own peace of mind, stop comparing yorself with others-whether they had the same type of surgery as you did, or the RNY. It depends on your starting weight, how you are following your Surgeons/Nuts food protocol, whether you are adding in some of your old trigger foods - going out walking etc. Just keep plodding along, and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Stop worrying and just do what you are advised to do by your medical team. I know its hard to do, but its the best thing you can do for yourself at this point. Now, if you had lost only 15 lbs since surgery, then yeah, you should be worried, however you are doing very well. Relax and enjoy the ride and remember you have the honeymoon period where you will lose the best;. Blessings to you Cindi -217
   — DollyDoodles

January 16, 2006
I had my surgery on 10-18-05 and have lost 62 pounds so far. SO you seem normal to me. I was the same way though I lost 35 pounds in two weeks and it has taken 8 weeks to loose another 27.
   — jengriggs01

January 17, 2006
I had my surgery 10/5 (1994) and by Jan of 95, I had lost 61#, as I recall. Maybe 53? Anyway, you are far ahead of what I did, but I reached my goal and stay parked 110-115 all these years. The loss DOES slow down, but think of it as steps. Step-rest-step-rest. The steps become smaller and the rests become longer.
   — vitalady

January 17, 2006
You have done well thus far, but it takes less calories to run your less weightier body so of course it will be harder and the weight will come off more slowly. Rather like a car engine, the more power or pistons it has, the more petrol it consumes, and the faster it goes the more petrol is used. As you get nearer to your goal weight, it will get harder to lose weight and you will experience some plateaus. This is totally normal. It means that you are fitter than ever. You have to continue to be vigilent with your nutrition and exercise harder. But at the end of it, you will not only weigh less, but be much healthier as well. Remember as it gets harder to lose weight, this is anoither sign that you are indeed fitter. You will be able climb steps and stairs, and you won't tire so easily. Life takes on a whole new meaning when you haven't got weight to slow you down. Have a wonderfull, healthy, and happy new year.
   — Lise K.

January 17, 2006
Hello. I had my surgery October 6th, 2005 a little over 3 months ago now. As of today I have lost 77 pounds, so I think you are doing fantastic! As one member said, we didn't put the weight on overnight, and each person is different. I know with myself, I went on a plateau for about 2 weeks and didn't lose anything, then it started again.
   — Reva Hayes

January 18, 2006
68 pounds is really good in that short time! congratulations!
   — Novashannon

January 18, 2006
Jamie, Don't pay attention to the scales, your clothes and body will continue to tell you how it's doing. Weight loss sounds good to me for 3.5 months. Don't stress about it. You said you can't exercise at the moment -- can you do any walking? You don't want to lose the weight too fast -- people will think you're sick or something. Look at Starr Jones -- a lot of people think she is sick -- then I tell them she had the surgery.
   — the7thdean

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