Question:
I am a slow loser
I am a slow loser. This bothers me because I am not a lightweight. I do carry most of my weight in my legs and thighs and behind. I had complications early on and was on IV for about 5 days in the hospital and lost no weight. Though my weight loss seems to be picking up I do notice that I am not really losing in my thighs. Someone please tell me that I will eventually lose there also. I walk all the time everyday and do a stairstepper. I also brushed my hair this morning and noticed a handful had come out eeeckk. I am exactly 3 months post op today and I am down 56lbs. Any suggestions to help me out here.. Thanks Krysti — Krysti H. (posted on July 7, 2003)
July 7, 2003
Hi Krysti. Congrats on the weight loss!!! You have lost more than I have. I
am 3 months and down 43lbs. I have lost inches at my bust and waist, but
not on my hips or thighs. Everyone loses in different spots. As you lose
weight I am sure that you will lose in other areas. Hang in there!!!
— M B.
July 7, 2003
Gonna say what you don't want to hear...Slow and steady wins the race!
You're doing great! I'm a 'triangle' shape too, carrying most of my weight
in my butt and hips and thighs. They are definatley shrinking now. But,
in the beginning, I saw little difference while my arms, waist and breasts
(oh yeah! just what I wanted- to be flat chested)all shrank away. Now, I'm
losing little on top and most on bottom. I've heard a saying, "last
place gained, first place lost" and if seems to fit me. So, there is
hope for you! Don't worry. Oh yeah- my hair started falling out at
exactly 3 months and stopped around 7 (thank god- I was at my wit's end!)
GOod luck to you and I hope you have continued steady loss. Lisa C- Post
Op-RNY 11/18/02 - 126lbs (30 lbs to goal!)
— LMCLILLY
July 7, 2003
— Jazzy
July 7, 2003
Years ago before I gained a lot of weight I was doing the stair stepper 5
times a week. I noticed my butt and thighs were getting larger. I went to
the health club and the trainer asked if I was doing any form of stair
climbing, when I told her yes she said this is used to ENHANCE these areas
in other words she said make them larger. But it was muscle. Now that I am
10 months post op and almost at goal I still have that J LO butt, but DH
loves it LOL. 56 pounds in 3 months is GREAT, be proud of yourself. Take
care. RNY 9/02 213.127.
— April G.
July 7, 2003
You are not what I would call a slow loser...56 pounds in three months is
phenomenal! Have you ever been on a diet that successful? Give yourself a
break! In the meantime...I am an hourglass figure...have always had ugly
legs and a bubble butt. I am now two weeks shy of my year anniversary and
just in the last week I started to notice my thighs and butt look small...I
am still 20 pounds from my goal...but the thighs seemed to be that last to
go...also I notice they are jiggly, even though I have been true to
exercising from day one...so just know when you are very close to your
goal, those littler legs will show through! I finally fixed my camer so I
hope to post a more recent picture soon in my size 6--that's right! size 6
jeans. :-)
— missmollyk
July 7, 2003
Well I think that is a great loss. I had lost 48 by my 3rd month, continued
to lose slow but steady until 16 mo out. I'm 3 years out now and only go up
3 and down 3. How the weight loss works is that, the first place you put on
weight is the last place to go. My thighs were the last for me too, but if
I put on any weight I can tell right on those thighs. PATIENCE! Enjoy your
wls journey. You're body knows exactly what to do, so sit back and see how
you transform.
— ZZ S.
July 7, 2003
I am 3 months out. I am considered a light weight, but my legs and thighs
are way bigger than my other friends who had the surgery. They weigh a lot
more than me, but I was blessed with the legs. I have lost 57lbs in 3
months. We are about in the same place according to weight loss. I
started Curves 1 month ago. This has made a world of difference in my
legs. I can now cross my legs!!! YEAH!!! I have heard that a stair
stepper is to increase your thighs, calves and butt. I remember seeing a
show that had skinny girls with no definition to those areas, and they
suggested they use a stair stepper. You might want to consider a bike or
walking as an alternative exercise. Congratulations on 57lbs weight
loss!!! Good luck.
— Lisa C.
July 7, 2003
I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'd be thrilled to lose 56 lbs in 3
months. Think about it... have you ever been on a diet where you averaged
a loss of nearly 20 lbs a month? I sure haven't. God bless you.
— Bonnie
July 7, 2003
I am 16 weeks post op and I have lost 52 pounds so far.So your doing great
in my eyes .. I started as a light weight and I exersise , do my water and
eat what Im supposed too... I do know I am exersising more then others 10
hours a week so I am gaining muscle. I went from a 24 to a REGULAR 16 in
fact the pants I had on today were 14/16 and an XL shirt.. I am 199.5 I
know before when i was this same weight I was in a size 22.. So I know im
loosing inches.. I would rather look good and weigh 200 then weigh 150
and look flabby..
— Catherine B
July 7, 2003
I am among the slow losers as well, but dont let that get you down cuz it
just means it will take us a little longer to lose the weight and besides
losing slowly isnt such a bad thing either gives our body time to adj as we
lose. You will eventually lose most of your body weight just be patient
and you will get there.. trust me cuz i felt like i wasnt losing enough
either and now im a year and half out and 143 pnds gone ... you will be
surprised a year from now how much you have lost...stay possitive hone and
good luck to you!
— Deanna Wise
July 7, 2003
Hi, I am probably one of the slowest losers I know. I am almost two months
out, and down 23 lbs. So, 56 lbs in three months is awesome. I am also
pear shaped. If you take your meserments, you will probably notice that
more inches are lost off your hips and thights. It just isn't as noticable
as the top half that isn't as heavy. Keep up the good work, and take one
pound at a time.
— Robin T.
July 8, 2003
Since you are only 3 months post and have quite a bit of time in front of
you to continue losing, you probably won't know for a while what your body
shape will end up looking like until your more like 12-18 months post op.
You can exercise all you want and it will help to develop the muscle
underneath but truthfully, the saggy skin if it is going to happen, will no
matter what you do. Its a result of how long and how much overweight, your
age, how many pregnancies (tummy, not thighs), genetics, skin elasticity
and luck. Hair loss usually runs in 3 month cycles, but don't worry you
won't go bald and it does grow back.
— Cindy R.
July 8, 2003
Original Poster Here.... I just wanted to thank you all for the positive
comments. They have help a lot. Sometimes you just need to hear that all is
well. Thanks again... Krysti
— Krysti H.
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