Question:
I'm 3 weeks post-op and have lost 32 lbs. Is that average or should I be losing more?

   — Kathryn B. (posted on October 8, 2003)

October 7, 2003
everyone is different, you should be extremely happy by losing 32lbs in 3 weeks. Take care and dont worry what everyone else is doing!! YOU are doing great!!!
   — Ann B.

October 7, 2003
Your losing REALLY fast!!! Trust me, it will slow down so be happy with the weight loss right now!!
   — Patty H.

October 7, 2003
i WAS WORRIED WHEN I FIRST HAD SURGERY AT ABOUT THE RATE i WAS LOSING TILL...My doctor put things in perspective. if you have lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks then that is 10 pounds a week , what will you be in 6 weeks at that rate?? .remember you lose till the 18 month you will disappear! yes you are doing fine and will for several weeks off and on ,then you will slow somewhat in what you lose a week , don't get alarmed this is how it works. you are doing great at 3 weeks. check with your doctor on the amount you should be losing each visit.
   — rhondan

October 8, 2003
10 pounds a week is great! As long as you are following your doctors plan, you will do just fine. And this is coming from a person who SWORE she would never lose a pound. ~Sidney~ Openn RNY 10-23-02 down 120+ and counting
   — Siddy I.

October 8, 2003
First, you are doing great - congratulations. Now, for the lecture - don't compare your weight loss to that of anyone else. There are so many factors involved - the amount of weight you need to lose, your metabolism, your activity level, your calorie intake to mention a few. There is no "normal" - it varies from person to person. If you are following your surgeon's after care plan and eating and drinking properly, the weight will come off - maybe slower than others and maybe faster - you are a unique individual and you will lose at an invidual rate. Keep up the good work.
   — Patty_Butler