Question:
Am I average with my weight loss?

I had surgery on Dec 10,2001. I started at approx. 360 and as of today I am down 53 pounds. I am 5'6" tall and was hoping I would have lost more by now. I have had no problems of any kind with food or drink. I have just recently begun to add more veggies to my diet usually a salad with cheese or chicken chopped up in it for protein. As far as exercise I walk every day when the weather permits and I have began lite weight training. Am I "average" ?    — janicediana (posted on March 22, 2002)

March 22, 2002
I don't know what "average" is. I can tell you that I had surgery 2 days after you and am at a 72 lb. loss. I am 5'7" and started at 290 lbs.
   — tmrivas

March 22, 2002
Diane, I had my surgery on Dec. 10 as well. I have lost approximately 55 pounds or so, I'm not sure since my scale is not always accurate. I started out at 261 at the time of surgery. I think the difference is that you are doing more in the muscle building area such as weight training. I am pretty much still just walking. As we see here all of the time, muscle weighs more than fat. It also looks better, so there is an upside. Are you losing inches? Try to keep track of more than one indicator of success. The numbers on the scale are tempting to look at, but also consider the inches, the clothing sizes and most important how YOU are feeling. I think you are doing great, keep it up! PS...Can you belive its been almost FOUR months!!!????
   — Donna L.

March 22, 2002
Hi Diane, My surgery was Dec. 17 and I, too, started out at 360 lbs. I am down 68 lbs. I am 5'7" tall and 57 years old. We have a group of all the people who had surgery the same day, and the losses vary greatly.(43-80lbs.) I had a 5 lb. regain so gave up eating crackers and pretzels. Whether it was the salt, carbs or coincidence, I lost those 5 and 6 more lbs. within 10 days. We are so fortunate to have been able to have surgery and lose weight! To you, my 68 lbs. sounds great, but to me, the other girls 80 lbs. does. If we compare, we'll make this journey difficult instead of enjoying every second of our losses. You're doing great!
   — grammie5

March 22, 2002
I had surgery on Dec 3rd and have also lost 53 pounds. i'm 5 foot 6 and started at 260. we are doing fine!!! I'm on a plateau right now, but this is when the inches drop. take care, meredith
   — Meredith P.

March 23, 2002
I also had surgery on 12/10/01, as of today I have lost 79 lbs. I started at 464 and 5'7",so I started out at a higher weight, my surgeon thinks I am doing well.Your doing GREAT any weight lose is good. The nutritionist told us the other day that after 2-3 months postop they want patients to lose only 2 lbs per week, or we will lose too much muscle.
   — mc H.

March 24, 2002
I had surgery 12/4/01 and have lost about 50 pounds. My starting weight was 298 and I'm 5' 7". I'm 44 years old. I'm not exercising (where do you people find the time? I'm a single Mom, and after working all day, I'm busy every evening and weekend, doing chores and running my kids all over the place). I do believe our weight loss is "average". Those lucky people who lose 100 pounds at 6 months, truly are the exceptions.
   — Cyndie K.

March 24, 2002
everyone who has replied is doing wonderful. i have been thinking that i wasn't doing so well but it looks as if i am not doing bad. i had surgery on 12/10/01 and am down 87lbs as of yesterday. i started at 383 and am 5'6. i have finally started to be able to get in all 64oz of water and 80-100 grams of protien a day. i also exercise anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes a day about 5/6 days a week. good luck to everyone.
   — ann M.