Question:
Lost Fast the First week...now whats happening?

I lost 14 pounds my first week, now I am 2 weeks out and only lost 5 pounds this last week. I am barely able to eat anything. I know I am eating now all day what I would have consumed in one meal before surgery. I just was curious if anyone had suggestions on what I could do to get the numbers rolling again! Thanks Everyone!    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on January 23, 2004)

January 23, 2004
I think maybe your expectations need readjusting. First, it is almost always the case that the first week is met with a great loss. However, listen to what you have said. You ONLY lost 5 pounds in a week's time and you feel this isn't enough? That amount of loss is amazing! Whenever have you lost 5 pounds in the second week of a "diet"? I recommend sticking to whatever you have been doing and realize a 5 pound loss means the numbers ARE still rolling. Be sure to drink and keep plugging along. I applaud your successful start to your journey. Shelley
   — Shelley.

January 23, 2004
Right after surgery your body is adjusting to everything you've done to it. You don't need to kick start anything to get the numbers rolling this early in the game. Just make sure to get all your water in...eat what they tell you...and if you can...walk walk walk. I threw away my scale because I tended to obsess about every ounce that wasn't coming off.
   — Rebecca M.

January 23, 2004
I agree with Shelley. What did you really expect? 25lbs in 2 weeks? 30lbs? From watching these boards for 2 years, and as an 11 mo postie, I can tell you the 25lbers in 2 weeks are not the average, even 20lbrs are not the average. Many people lose 15-20 in 4 weeks. Check the weight loss planner on this website and you will see that you are losing at a normal rate.
   — M B.

January 23, 2004
Roxanne, you better learn patience right now or it will be a rough and disatisfying road ahead for you. Do not compare your weight loss to anyone else. We all lose differently, even those who start out with the same exact height/weight/age stats. Its just how it is-some are fast losers and some are slow, but we all get there. Just follow the docs orders/diet and relax.
   — Cindy R.

January 24, 2004
Roxanne I'm 55 days Post-Op I did not weigh myself after my 10 day check up - but I know one of these reasons you might see a slower lost for a few days is swelling, fluids and as someone stated your body getting over the shock of the surgery. Not to mention gas! It took 4-6 weeks before my swelling went away. Then I learned from other members not to set myself up by weighing myself - and on my 4 weeks check up I had lost nearly 40 pounds
   — Anna M.

February 1, 2004
Thanks Everyone...I guess I dont know what I was thinking...I know not to compare myself w/ others as we are all different. My Dr. was happy with my progress with is all I need to know that I am doing well. Its just that so many of us were so used to failure that I was afraid that would happen AGAIN! Thanks again to all of you!
   — [Deactivated Member]