Question:
Six months post op,have lost 84lbs

I started out at 5' 7" and 277lbs. I am now six months post op and down 84lbs to 193lbs. How is my progress? I fear I am done or not loosing enough. Please please give me feedback    — Carla M. (posted on August 19, 2003)

August 19, 2003
You are doing WONDERFULLY! Congratulations!!! You are what is referred to as a 'light weight'. Sometimes the weight doesn't seem to fall off as fast as those of us who have ohhhhhhh so much more to lose. Don't you feel marvelous?
   — Ginger M.

August 19, 2003
I'm a lightweight too and have averaged 10 lbs a month. I passed 7 months with 70 lbs gone. I don't worry about anymore because I'm 15 lbs from goal. I could live the rest of my life at this size and be perfectly content. You're doing GREAT!!!
   — susanje

August 19, 2003
Hi Carla, I am 5'6" tall and started out at 278....at 6 months I was down 93 pounds and my doctor said it was fantastic.....Keep up the good work....You are right on track according to my doctor's standards. Keep that protein up, it's so important.
   — Sissy I.

August 20, 2003
Your doing great!!!! My daughter started out at 285 lb. 5'8" and is 14 months post-op and her weight now is 140 lb.s. She also had adout the same wt. lose at 6 months has you.
   — charanewme

August 20, 2003
Hi, I am now 7 mths post op and started at 322, now down 103# and am 5"7 also, so that sounds about right of where you are at now. And, congrats on your loss so far you are doing great!
   — Melodee S.