Question:
slow loser needs encouragement

Exactly six weeks and 2 days out. But, I have only lost 28 pounds. I know all the "lightweight" stuff, but Im really feeling down. Started at 220 and now weight 192. help please    — tia S. (posted on October 3, 2003)

October 3, 2003
Tia That is till good as long as you are losing.Everyone is different on how they lose and some monthe you might lose faster than orthers.I will be 6mts out the 16th of this month. Last monday i got weighted and i had lost 85 ps then. I am not losing fast either bt still happy with any one the weight loss. Good luck and congrats on yor weight loss so far
   — wildbrat

October 3, 2003
Tia That is still good as long as you are losing.Everyone is different on how they lose and some months you might lose faster than orthers.I will be 6mts out the 16th of this month. Last monday i got weighted and i had lost 85 pds then. I am not losing fast either but still happy with any of the weight loss. Good luck and congrats on your weight loss
   — wildbrat

October 3, 2003
Hi Tia, I too am a slow loser and I am a heavyweight. I am 10 months out and -128 lbs with 95 still to go. I get discouraged too but you will get there. I think you are doing great.
   — Cindy L.

October 3, 2003
Hi Tia, im 7 months pot-op and im down -75lbs. I feel like im losing slow, starting at 260lbs. Your doing fine, just continue on your eating habits and water intake. Losing slow is good, less saggy skin. It will come off eventually Good Luck
   — sexysag37

October 3, 2003
Hi Tia, I too feel like I am a slow loser. I started out at 284 and now 4 months post-op I weigh 220. So 64lbs. in 4 months seems really slow to me but my doctor says I am doing great and losing slow helps the excess skin draw up. Trust me, I just noticed the hanging skin about 2 weeks ago and ANYTHING that will help that is o.k with me! Good Luck! Your doing great!
   — Mindy B.

October 3, 2003
I was the slowest loser in my suport group. But you know, I still got there. Have weighed right about 110 for years & years now. As long as it keeps moving, well, it keeps moving. Steady is worth more than speed. And steady is measured monthly, not daily or weekly.
   — vitalady

October 3, 2003
Hi, I was a lightweight also. I had my surgery on Feb 10, 2003. I lost about 31 pounds in the first two months. However, I have been consistently losing 10 pounds every month. I discovered I actually have a small frame and am waiting to see where my body decided to stop losing - I already passed my doctor's goal for me and then my goal a month later. So, it's now where you start but where you finish. Good luck on your journey.
   — kathyb

October 4, 2003
Hi, I am also a lightweight (HAHA). I had my surgery on 7/1/03. At six weeks I had lost 25lbs.I am now at 13 weeks with a loss of 39lbs.I started to let this get me down a few weeks ago but I decided never again. I am two sizes smaller in clothes and can now shop at all the stores in the mall. I am working out at Curves and enjoying be more active. Be happy with what you have accomplished, soon you will be able to say you are half way to goal.Other's may be able to say they have lost large amounts of weight fast but will they be able to say they are half way to their goal weight. I think not.Be happy and keep a positive attitude you will cross the finish line.
   — Debra W.

October 4, 2003
Hey Tia - You must remember that this isn't dieting anymore! This is not something that you'll be doing for a few weeks and then go back to the way things were - this is a total life change. You WILL lose the weight, but it'll happen in it's own time. Just go about your day everyday and don't stay addicted to the scale. I used to weigh myself everyday and it would drive me crazy. Throw it in the closet and forget about it for a while. You're going to do great! Just be patient, although I know it's tough to do that. I wish you well. - Mike
   — Michael N.

October 4, 2003
I am also about 6 weeks out with only 31 lbs lost with a majority in the first 3 weeks. I had a relapse and gained weight BACK in the hospital which was dissappointing to say the least especially when after that the scales stopped. Finally I got it in my head that a loss is a loss and became even more determined and low and behold the scales moved today. I started at 271/5ft 8 in and am not down to 240. Just keep up the great work and it will happen in time!
   — SassySamara

October 4, 2003
Kathy, I like that! "It's not where you start, but where you finish!" We all end up on the same road! Tia, don't get discouraged. The 'lightweights' tend to lose, in a more dynamic way, inches over scale weight.
   — Ginger M.

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