Question:
I'm 46 the Dr. tell me I will lose slower. I'm losing 3-4 lbs. per week .

Has anyone about my age had the Dr. tell you the same thing?    — [Anonymous] (posted on October 11, 2001)

October 10, 2001
I'm 46, (47 next month). I had my OpenVBG four months ago today (06/11) and have lost 90lbs. My Dr. didn't have any definitive numbers because everyone is different - there have been some weeks I've lost 10lbs and others when I lost 1/4 of a pound. But my 90lb loss averages out to a little over 5lbs a week.
   — Cathy J.

October 10, 2001
Hello, Im almost 42 and have lost 79 pounds in 4 months. I was told I would lose slower since I started out with a lower BMI of 41. My BMI is now 27 and weigh 158 and I'm in a size 12 petite. I am very thrilled with my progress so far. Good luck with your progress. Ciao~~~~
   — Victoria P B.

October 10, 2001
I do wish docs wouldn't set people up to feel like failures. They really can't predict how fast or slowly the weight will come off. Nor can they predict how much weight will come off. 3-4 pounds a week is terrific. It's been my expereince that us "slow losers" usually stay healthier than those who lose weight very rapidly.
   — [Anonymous]

October 11, 2001
That doesn't sound like a bad loss at all! My surgeon told us that if we average 2-4 lbs/week for the first few months we are doing well. Some may do more than that, some may do less, and sometimes there are weeks we don't lose at all.....but when I averaged my loss over the weeks post it all came to the number he told me. I say just let your own body tell you what it wants and don't go by what people tell you is "Normal". I had open vbg and was considered a relative "lightweight". As a result I was told I would lose slower...well, I lost 125 lbs and got to goal in 10 months!!!! Just relax and do what you are doing because it sounds like you are doing absolutely fantastic! HUGS
   — Jo (Part 2) C.