Question:
Want to hear from 5'4

Today I'm 2 months out from RNY surgery, which was very proximal (just 80 cm bypassed). I started at 222 pounds and today am 28 pounds lighter, at 194 pounds (on my scale). I'm down from a 2x to a large on top, and from a 24 to an 18 on bottom. I feel really good about it, even though the weight loss may seem small to some. I realize that I am about 1/3 of the way to my goal, so I'm happy about where I am. (I'm pretty big boned, so my doctor's goal for me is between 137 and 151 pounds; I'd like to get to between 130 and 140). <br> I'm interested in whether other "lightweights" who had lost "small amounts" at 2 months have made it to their goals. Is my goal realistic?    — Beth S. (posted on March 15, 2003)

March 15, 2003
hi :) well im 2 months on monday and i have only lost 26 pounds..im lightweight 4'11 230 at start..i have heard of alot of lightweights losing around the same as me and some who have lost more..personally i think your goal is very realistic..more so then mine..lol mine is 120!
   — christine S.

March 15, 2003
i started at 256, 5-4 lost slowly but consistantly. had lost 70 lbs by 6 months. now one year out i have lost 90 lbs. it will come off. i would lose 2-4 lbs then stop for a few days. then 2-4 more then stop. the first two weeks i lost a pound a day. but then it went to this start and stop thing but it was always consistant. i am just now starting to exercise. i wish i would have done this sooner. good luck. you will be fine.patsy in las vegas
   — PATSY N.

March 15, 2003
I, too, had lost 28 pounds 2 months post-op. I'm 5'4" and weighed 237 pounds. Currently, at almost 11 months out, I'm at 136 and 6 pounds from my goal of 130. The snails pace of the scale was driving me nuts so I tossed it and no longer went by the numbers, but on how I felt and the clothes I could wear so I only weigh about once a month, if even that. It kept me less stressed and not so frustrated. I've realized that although I lose the pounds slowly, the inches keep coming off as I am now wearing a size 4 down from 22/24W. Don't worry about it so much because the weight will come off. Hang in there; you will make it to goal. E-mail me if you would like to chat more.
   — A D.

March 15, 2003
I am not exactly the same as you, but started at 5'3' and 236. At 4 months, I am down 52 lbs, having lost the last 4 lbs of that over the last 4 weeks! I was into a size 14. Yesterday, I decided I needed another pair of size 14 jeans, and for kicks, tried on a 12 to see if I could wedge into them yet! They fit! So don't be discouraged by the scale. It will come. Unlike others who throw the scale away, I weigh everyday and graph my weight. While it may look like I'm not losing anything, I actually average about a pound over each of the last four weeks, and I also had a time when I went 14 days at the same weight, then dropped 7 lbs. over 5 days. I think your goal is realistic.
   — koogy

March 16, 2003
I lost 27lbs the 1st month than 3 the following 6 weeks I too am frustrated. I feel at this rate I may never reach my goal. I 5'4 and started 157 now 122. I should be happy but thought i was going to be one that lost 60 lbs in two months. not! people say i look great. I feel great. I exercise 4-5 days a week. and eat 1/3-1/2 a cup of food per meal. reading all your answers and questions made me feel better. Im concerned I eat too much. I wish you the best and I feel better knowing Im not the only one and its more normal.
   — Joan W.

March 18, 2003
Thanks to all of you for your answers. Joan, I wish you the best of luck. My surgeon says that sometimes there will be a period of time where you lose very little, and then suddenly the pounds come off quickly again. I hope that is the case for both of us! Beth
   — Beth S.