Question:
I have only lost 20 pounds in 2 months and I am doing all correctly.

I am loosing so slowly sometimes not at all for weeks. Even my doctors says he doesnot understand. I have checked all, the diet, the exercise and everything and still it is coming off extremely slow. I had an open RNY with the long extention. Mayo clinic in Rockchester did it, but I live in Florida so after care is non existant. I just got out of hospital from my wound area infection "cellulitus" it took 4 different antibotics to get it undercontrol. HELP....    — cheryl R. (posted on August 1, 2001)

July 31, 2001
Cheryl, I hear it can be normal to lose slowly and then lose a lot in a short period of time. There is an on line support group for florida www.yahoogroups.com Join and click on obesitylap. Maybe they can direct you on aftercare.
   — [Anonymous]

July 31, 2001
Girl, that is 10 pounds a month!! You should be VERY proud of yourself! How many times in the past have you lost 20 pounds in 2 months?? Without starving yourself to do it if you did!
   — Stephanie K.

August 1, 2001
20 pounds in 2 months. that's just slightly more than I lost my first two months. Each of us is different and the weight will sometimes come off in fits and starts. I can lose 7-10 pounds in one week, then not an ounce for 5 weeks. Suddenly, I'll lose another 3-5 pounds. It's difficult to understand, I know, but believe me, you are not alone. BTW, I'm 7 1/2 months post-op and have lost 73 pounds total. Only another 47 to go! Good luck, and you're doing fine.
   — Maria H.

August 1, 2001
We all lose at differing rates -- depends on various factors. Plateauing for 3 or 4 weeks at a time was perfectly 'normal' for me. During the first year, here were my monthly losses (note how much they vary): 21, 10, 9, 22, 5, 5, 6, 10, 5, 7, 4, 4. It all adds up, and I felt I lost slowly but hey, guess what?! I do NOT need a tummy tuck! Keep up the good work, follow your plan, the plan will work. And, take your measurements each month, you'll be amazed!
   — Cindy H.

August 5, 2001
Don't worry too much; there are plenty of us who are slow losers. I lost 25 lbs. the first 2.5 weeks. Then, for 6.5 weeks, I only lost a lb here or there. I was so frustrated! However, I have gone from a size 24/26W to a size 18W!(I brought one dress yesteray for 7.00) I am losing alot of inches. My doctor told me that I am not plateauing. She says that I am toning and shaping. I started at 285 on 5/25. Now, I am under 250(trying to stay off the scales). As far as your aftercare, please make sure you seek a local doctor who can communicate with your surgeon. I had my surgery in NY, live in GA, work in Hawaii. I had my 3 week post op in GA. My PCP doesn't know much, however, I am educating her and had my pre-op files faxed to her. I am on a ship cruising around the Hawaii isles. I have to find a doctor to do my 3 month follow-up and blood test. I will have my surgeon office faxed the information and if necessary talk with my surgeon. So, you see, if I can do this on a ship, you can do it on land. You have to make sure you take care of yourself.
   — Cynthia J.