Question:
I am not loosing weight very fast. I am 5 months out and have only lost 67 pounds.

I am so afraid that I am one of the ones that this does not work for. Has anyone else felt this way and still reached their goal weight?    — Cory F. (posted on December 24, 2001)

December 23, 2001
I am just over 5 months post op and have lost 70 lbs. I have been OBSESSING about this...reading about so many others and their fast losses. Then two things hit me: 1, I am NOT obsessing about exercise, eating all the \"right\" things, etc. If I were doing more of that, I would probably be losing faster. And, 2, I am on track to lose 75% of my excess weight by my 18 month anniversary -- and that\'s really my long term goal... Anyway, the good news for both of us is that our \"window\" for losing is still very big...follow the advise of all of those of who have met their goals, and I\'m sure you\'ll do fine. I\'m upping my protein (I was a vegetarian before this surgery - now I eat turkey and fish), drinking at least 64 oz of water a day and SOMETIMES I exercise! hahaha Best of luck to you. Open RNY 7/17/01.
   — blee01

December 23, 2001
I am worried just like you. I am four months out and I have only lost about 56 pounds. I really believe everyone is different and we just have to try and not compare ourselves to others. I have recently started working out again so I am hoping that will help. Good luck and you will make it!
   — Beth F.

December 24, 2001
Hi Cory, After looking at your profile, it appears that you want to lose a total of 120 pounds. You\'ve lost approximately 50% of that. From what I understand, we lose about 50% of our total by six months. On that premise, you\'re right on track; you needn\'t worry. Please also remember that everyone is different. My sister and I both had the surgery and so many different experiences. I lost steadily until 11 months out and completely stopped. Not that I am complaining for I lost all of my excess weight. She however continues to lose through month 13; though she is not at goal yet. Everyone is totally different. Just continue to follow guidelines; no drinking while eating, stop when you\'re full, and don\'t drink til one hour after eating. Exercise regularly. Drink your water. So long as you do all of these things I guarantee that you will hit a healthy #. Does that mean you will be 120#s? I cannot answer that. I set my goal at 130 and I am not there; nor will I ever get there. I am not meant to be that light. (Not to mention the excess skin issue). I do wear a size small and 4-6 and I am healthy... That\'s all that truly matters. Do not focus on numbers or comparisons and you\'ll probably save yourself tons of mental grief; take my word for it!
   — Jeannet

December 24, 2001
Oh please! When have you lost 67 lbs in 5 months before? Of course this works, otherwise you would not have lost that much. Some people just lose slower or faster than others that\'s all. You\'re doing great, just be patient.
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