Question:
Frustrated Post Op 5'5

I started at 5'5" 262 pre-op. I am 24 days post op. I have lost 21 pounds. Does anyone post op have similar stats? Is that about the right amount of weight loss? It feels too slow or not enough. My hubby and I are the only ones who can see the difference. PS I feel great most days, just wishing I was losing more, and wondering if I should be. (Sorry if this confusing I am being subjected to Barney again and losing grown up speaking skills.)    — candylnd24 (posted on August 15, 2003)

August 15, 2003
I am 5'2" and 250 pre-op. I am at 4-1/2 weeks and down only 22 pounds. Some of us are more resistant to weight loss than others. I guess I will just be slow. I hit a plateau at 3 weeks and think I am starting another now. It is frustrating, but we will just have to work harder than most.
   — Linda M.

August 15, 2003
I am 5'5" & at 21 days had lost 24 pounds. I am now 6 weeks out & have lost 45 pounds. I'm pretty happy with it. People didn't seem to notice until I lost about 35 pounds. Keep up the good work!
   — Kathy K.

August 15, 2003
My RNY was 5/23/03 and I am 5'2", starting weight 235. I lost 30 pounds instantly and then kept hitting plateaus where the scale wouldn't move for a week or more. I also got very depressed, thinking I was doing something wrong. Then I came to these boards and learned that I was really doing great! I'm 12 weeks out and have lost 50 pounds so far. Sometimes I think I'm doing just terrible when I compare my loss to other people's loss over the same period of time. I've realized from reading other posts that we all lose at different rates and that the important thing is that however slow the weight may come off, at least it is coming off! And even when the scale doesn't move, remember that you are losing inches even if you aren't losing pounds. Just do what you know to do ... get your protein, get your water, take your vitamins, and move that body! Believe me, the weight WILL come off even if it comes off slower than you'd like. And if you are weighing yourself too often (more than 1 or 2 times a month), put your scale in the closet. I used to weigh daily and I got sooooo depressed (your weight will fluctuate from day to day). You have lost almost a pound a day since your surgery, so you really ARE off to a great start! Hang in there! Hugs, Jody
   — MomBear2Cubs

August 15, 2003
20-30 is average for 4 weeks out. So you are on the high side of losing.
   — mrsmyranow

August 15, 2003
It sounds good to me. I am alson 5'5" and started at 266 and today I am 36 days post op and down 33 lbs. I will take it !!! Good luck !! ***Kim from MA***
   — khamil65

August 15, 2003
I am 5'3" and started at 238 i am now 15 months post op and weigh in at 116 ! below goal, hang in there it won't come off over night it will come off though. yu will be losing so much that yu will be shopping for lots of clothes as the inches and pounds come off, i have my monthly weight losses on my profile , i just wish i would of posted the inches lost at each month . if seems slow at first but jus tfollow the rules and you will lose! best wishes and you are doing great so hang in there.
   — rhondan

August 15, 2003
I had surgery 7-21-03, started at 256, and have lost 24lbs as well....so, although I know those who have lost faster, you and I are on the same track exactly....Sometimes it feels slow, and at other times I"m amazed by it....just keep telling yourself it's going to keep coming off for another year or more!!!! That always puts it into perspective for me!!!! (I also have PCOS and was told I may lose slowly, but I"m pretty satisfied so far---down from a 26 to a 22)...it may take a while before others notice your weight loss, but it seems more important to me that I notice it and feel soooooo good about it! Keep up the good work, and email me if you want to compare notes or chat anytime.
   — Kelly B.

August 15, 2003
I am 5'4 and my starting weight was 234 I am 10 weeks out and down 44lbs. and i have not lost any in 2 weeks.Hope this helps. good luck
   — VERONICA Z.

August 15, 2003
Have patience. The weight was not put on overnight right? Three months ago losing 10 pounds in a month would have been amazing right? Isn't it funny how after surgery we tend to become very impatient? For me instant gratification was a large contributor to my weight and after surgery it struck again. I too, was worried I was not losing fast enough. My husband told me to put a sock in it and follow my rules and everything would go at the right pace. He gave me needed perspective. I ope that helps. Good luck!
   — danigirl

August 16, 2003
My starting weight was 271 and I'm 5'5. My surgery date was 6/27/03. My doctor told me my goal was around 25lbs in 4 weeks. I did almost that in 2 weeks, but every since then it's been slow going. It's been 7 weeks and I've lost 35lbs. It's my belief that the the more you weigh at the beginning the faster you will loose at the beginning. I too like you have gotten very discouraged, because I've heard alot about this early after surgery is the window of the most weight lost. I've come to realize that everyone is different. Besides like another poster stated it didn't all get here overnight, so I think it's safe to say it won't depart overnight either.*L* :) Good Luck to ya. I think your doing great!!
   — tcauley

August 16, 2003
Sounds to me like you are doing great! Sometimes people can't notice a difference for a couple of months, don't lose heart!
   — Heidi H.

August 16, 2003
I had surgery on 7/15 and have lost 24 pounds. Well today I have gained 2 pounds but I think I am about to start. I am not worried about my weight loss because I KNOW it will pick up. Just stay positive and things will happen!!!
   — TheresaC

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