Question:
I am 6 weeks post-op and have lost

I am 6 weeks post-op and have lost 38 pounds. I started at 298 and am 5'6". Does this sound on-target to you? It seems that I have not been losing much for the last week to 2 weeks. What could I be doing wrong? I eat protein first, get all of my water in.    — Laurie C. (posted on May 4, 2003)

May 4, 2003
It sounds like your doing okay to me. Preop I wasnt too far weightwise from you (5'4 and 294 lbs). At my 6 week visit I had lost 38 lbs and my surgeon said I was doing great, in fact they said that that's the weight loss they would have expected at my 3 month visit. At around 4 or 5 weeks postop I hit a plateau too, in fact I gained a few lbs, but it didnt last long and then I started losing again, and you will too. Youre doing great!
   — Kris T.

May 4, 2003
I'm 6 weeks out, too. Started at 341 5'10". Lost 22 in first 4 weeks. Walking alot now and "eating" more protein and it feel like I'm losing alot more than initially. But, hey, you're still losing more than me!! Good job!!
   — msmaryk

May 4, 2003
Laurie- you're doing perfect! Not that we should compare ourselves to others- b/c it can just lead to frustration- but I know you're very early post-op, so sometimes you just need to know if you're on track. And as for not losing weight- you're simply on a plateau- get used to them! lol They can happen once a month or every few months- it's our bodies way of catching up. Goodluck to yoU!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 4, 2003
I had my surgery 5 1/2 weeks ago and I think I'm at 34 lbs. I go on Thursday for my 6 week checkup. So You sound good!
   — Sally P.

May 5, 2003
Try updating your profile. I went there first to see if you are exercising but no info as a post-op. Exercise helps immensely if you are not doing any. It doesn't sound like you are doing anything wrong. Don't get in the habit of comparing your loss to anyone else. It doesn't work-there will always be someone who starts at your same height and weight and loses faster and those that lose slower. You will have weeks where you lose nothing, lose alot or even gain, even tho your eating correctly.
   — Cindy R.