Question:
What if you fall between pear and apple shape, will weightloss be slow?

   — Jennifer W. (posted on December 27, 2001)

December 27, 2001
I don't think it your body shape has anything to do with how fast or slow your weight loss will be. I think before any of us get weight loss surgery we are GRAPEFRUITS. I haven't heard of anyone not losing weight, but I have heard of those who lost weight and then sabbatoged themselves and gained it back. Some people may think their weightloss is slow, but it WILL come off...just be patient.
   — [Anonymous]

December 30, 2001
I agree. It really doesn't matter what shape you are, you will lose weight if you listen to your doctor and try to do everything that is told to you for your success. It all depends on you. Your weight loss will vary at times. I am a slow loser, but it has been steady since my surgery in October. i wish it was faster, but I am thankful for any weight loss, no matter how small. There are times when I know I have a eaten a little more than I should, but I am still human...I get back on track and become more aware of my portions (measuring) and limit my snacking. I know that the weight will come off, even if it is not as fast as I would like it to. Do your walking, or whatever other exercise you have chosen, and you will be healthy and slim in no time. Keep the faith!!!
   — Teri P.

December 30, 2001
Yeah, we're really comparing oranges to oranges here (pun intended). Body shape doesn't affect your loss rate. However it DOES affect the inches you lose and the time in which you lose it. Apples tend to lose to become an hourglass -- losing the waist mostly then the other parts at equal rates. Pears tend to stick to the pear shape when losing -- losing the top first, with a slower loss of inches on the bottom. But the bottom does begin to catch up. I'm a pear and at 6 months am a size 16/18 on top with a size 20 bottom. I started at size 26/28 on top and bottom. But I liked my tops roomy and my bottoms were getting tight. Anyway, I am now noticing at -94 pounds that my size 20s are starting to get loose! Hurray!!! I don't think I will need a tummy tuck, but the bat wings and thighs would allow me to take flight if a strong wind came along! Good luck and God bless (and quit looking for things to worry about! You'll do fine!)
   — Kimberly L.