Question:
Down 45 lbs ONLY, 11 wks post op

Is this still okay? I know it's not a quickly as others but should it be more of a loss -- or is this okay? I know we're not supposed to compare. But tell me I'm doing alright, please.    — Annie H. (posted on January 21, 2002)

January 21, 2002
from everything i have been told by my doc and his staff,,if you are doing your walking, drinking all of your water,,and taking your vitamins,,,then you are doing great,,everybody is different,,but when was the last time you lost 45 lbs. in 11 weeks,,,keep up the good work.
   — [Anonymous]

January 21, 2002
Hi Annie, I am 10 1/2 weeks post-op and also down 45 lbs. I am thrilled to have lost this much already. I feel super. I started at 245, bmi 41. Considered a lightweight. So I am supposed to be a slow loser. Is this considered slow? Don't know, just happy with the results.
   — Cheri M.

January 21, 2002
You're practically a dead match for my wt loss, too. And I got there. And maintained goal wt for many years now. WE say don't compare, then we HELP you! LOL! Well, just letting you know you are FINE.
   — vitalady

November 11, 2003
You are doing great! You will have many many many times when you think you aren't losing as you should, but you are doing fine. Been there and done that many times during this past year. I am just past my 1st year anniversary and have lost 145 lbs. HANG IN THERE!
   — Peggy B

January 2, 2004
I am a slow loser too. Dont worry, at 9 months now I have lost 112 lbs. and still losing. Some of us just take a little longer than others. But it does work. I was so discouraged at first because it seemed to be taking so long, but it is still going.........not much each month, but still going. And I am almost at my goal. It does work. Hang in there.
   — Debra F.

February 8, 2004
I am 11 weeks out and I'm down 50 lbs. Everyone loses at there own pace. I am so happy with every pound. Don't worry about what others are doing just be happy your losing.
   — Mary R.