Question:
Am I losing too slow?

I am 10 weeks post op and have lost 40 ponds. I notice some people lose much faster. I guess I just need some reassurance.    — jewelsemt (posted on August 9, 2002)

August 8, 2002
I understand how you feel. I am about 9 weeks out and I have lost about 40 lbs. It seems slow to me too, but every body tells me that we all lose at our own speed. So I guess we have to just keep doing what we are susposed to do and hope for our bodies to adjust and keep losing. Good Luck.
   — Carolyn L.

August 8, 2002
Julie, you are a lightweight, and you will be a slow loser. If you know that in advance, then you won't feel so disappointed. Your BMI appears to be 39 already. I was also a LW, and now 9 months post-op, I am 5 lbs. from goal!! You may lose slower, but you will reach goal much faster. Look at the percentage of excess weight that you have lost so far, I bet that it is more than you think. If you only have 100 lbs. to lose total, and you have already lost 40 lbs, then you have lost 40% of your excess, in ONLY 10 weeks! Celebrate!!
   — Cheri M.

August 9, 2002
hiya sorry, i should've read your post (my bad!) but i'm guessing you are like me and considered a "lightweight", i only had, oh about 133lbs to lose, and at about 10 weeks i'd lost "only 40 lbs"... i say "only" cuz it's funny how we tend to minimize the loss when prior to surgery we would've been on the moon if we lost 40lbs! heh heh hang in there, exercise, drink water, EAT, and you will continue to lose i made goal weight a few days after my 1 year wls anniversary and now i'm 5lbs under goal weight...you can do it!! {{hugs}} kate open rny 6-14-01 preop: 268lbs goal weight: 135lbs current weight: 130lbs
   — jkb

August 9, 2002
Julie, It has only been a week since I posted a similar question. I'm 7+ weeks with 30 gone. I too am a "lightweight". You are doing super. You are not gaining. You are giving your body a little time to adjust to this loss as it occurs, and you have a little advantage when it comes to toning up as you lose. Keep up the good work, and you will hit your goal a lot sooner than you think! Good Luck.
   — Tina B.

August 9, 2002
Hang in there. I know how you feel but it will come off just eat and drink. I am a LW also and the weight seems to be very slow coming off. I was disapointed at first but now I just keep thinking at least it is COMING off. not like before when it would not budge.HANG IN THERE!!!!!!
   — Lynne K.

August 9, 2002
I always look at it like this....When was the last time you lost 40 pounds in 10 weeks? On an average diet, you are doing great if you lose 2 pounds a week, so just think, you are doing DOUBLE that. Good luck and don't worry so much about the numbers, it is HOW YOU FEEL !!!
   — Sharon H.

August 9, 2002
DID YOU READ MY MIND????? I am having the same thoughts. I was just talking to a friend in MSN about this when I read your post. I am 9 weeks out and have only lost 36 lbs. I am so frustrated! I wanted to reach 100 lbs. in four months like other people talk about too. Just know you are not alone here! Candi
   — Candi B.

August 9, 2002
I thought I was losing slow but my DR says that he is happy with my weight and that 6-12 lbs a month is ok with him. I will be 6 months out on 8/20 and I am only down 63 but that is half of what I need to lose so I am happy. The way I look at it if I lose it slow than my body has a chance to catch up and I will (I hope) have less hanging skin than if I lost it faster. Like everyone says I am just happy that I am losing.
   — Helena B.