Question:
why is my lost so slow

i had surgery on 2/26/02 and i have lost 82 pounds it has been 6 months should i have lost more? this month past i only lost like 5 pounds will my lost continue to be this slow?    — Latisha M. (posted on September 5, 2002)

September 5, 2002
I had my surgery on April 5,2002 and have lost 70 pounds. However, in the last month I have only lost 5 pounds. I think around this time it is normal to slow down. It is discouraging but be patient and I am sure it will continue to come off.
   — Michelle B.

September 6, 2002
Well average weight loss from my reading is 2-4lbs per week. If you divide your weeks by your weight loss you have lost an average of 3.41lbs per week. Your body sometimes takes a rest before losing more and this may give your skin time to catch up. If you are exercising then muscle weighs more than fat. Try keeping track of your measurements.
   — Kristen I.

September 6, 2002
It is very common to have a plateau at some point between month 6 and month 8. Mine was at 7 months exactly. Drove me crazy. I upped my protein and weight bearing exercise and after three weeks or so, the weight started dropping again. Hang in there. hugs, Ann rny 9/10/99 260/130
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