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    Itzi81
    Member Since: 12/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/22/09 12:40 pm
    Hi Guys! Hoping you're all having a wonderful weekend...maybe ready to watch the oscars and dress dream away. I had my surgery 3 months ago, I'm very active, I go to the gym Im taking my proteins...I've only lost 66lbs so far and I'm still unsure if that's ok or if Im loosing weight rather slow. it worries me sometimes. I eat very healthy now, nothing process and is working out well, but I just wondered is there is an average or a number I have to look for regarding weight loss. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
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    mirandajackson
    niceville, FL
    RNY (08/05/08)
    Member Since: 08/01/08
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    Post Date: 2/22/09 1:34 pm
    EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT SOME LOOSE VERY FAST SOME SLOWER. YOUR DOING GREAT!!!DONT WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT THE NUMBER AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!
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    New Shell
    Livermore Falls, ME
    RNY (11/10/08)
    Member Since: 09/16/08
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    Post Date: 2/22/09 1:43 pm
    I had surgery in November too and have lost 66lbs....20lb before surgery.  At my 2 month check I had lost 40% of my excess weight, so I'm sure I'm close to 60% by now.  It coming off slowly buy surely...I've been keeping track of my monthly losses; it's been all over the place.  The month of November was my highest at 15.5lbs, December I only lost 6, January I lost 15 again, and so far this month I've lost about 7.  I haven't dropped as much as other's who had surgery the same time, but it is coming off at a steady rate instead of gaining!!

    http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/information/planner+results.php

    Somebody posted this a day or two ago....I'm losing at about a 70% rate so I guess that's good.
    Heaviest 297 / Consult 287/ Pre Op 267/ Current 189







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    Itzi81
    Member Since: 12/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/23/09 5:54 am
    Thank you so much for answering! Sometimes it just feels so hard! I appreciate the support. have a wonderful day!
    -Itzi
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    Itzi81
    Member Since: 12/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/23/09 5:58 am

    Steady and loosing is a good thing. I need to maintain a positive attitude because is a long lifetime process. You guys are doing so great!

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    Elizabeth N.
    Burlington County, NJ
    Duodenal Switch (12/04/06)
    Member Since: 11/11/02
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    Post Date: 2/23/09 6:07 am
    66 pounds in 3 months is an average of over 5 pounds per week and is SUPERB loss to be celebrated! How much weight do you have to lose in total?
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    Itzi81
    Member Since: 12/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/23/09 7:25 pm
    I have 144 lbs to go...so is still overwhelming. Im trying to work 10lbs a month and see if it works.
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    Elizabeth N.
    Burlington County, NJ
    Duodenal Switch (12/04/06)
    Member Since: 11/11/02
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    Post Date: 2/24/09 1:06 pm
    Then you've lost over 30% of your excess weight in just three months. That's GREAT! Remember, it is not normal or usual to lose 100% of your excess weight. If you do get to 100% EWL it will be unusual. 70% EWL is a reasonable expectation. You are almost halfway there already!
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    big_ideas
    Randolph, NJ
    RNY (02/15/08)
    Member Since: 12/27/07
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    Post Date: 2/23/09 7:30 pm
    66 lbs in three months? Are you kidding? That is awesome! I've lost 87 lbs in ONE YEAR!!!

    Please relax, count your blessings, and stay healthy....

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    Itzi81
    Member Since: 12/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/24/09 10:14 am
    Thank you for the support! It means alot to me. I think the most important thing in this weight loss journey is the positive support you find. Im blessed to have found it with all of you.
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    blueeyedgirl
    MN
    RNY (12/30/08)
    Member Since: 11/28/08
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    Post Date: 2/23/09 7:38 pm
    Everyone is different and CONGRATS on already losing 66lbs!!! That is awesome. Just stick with it and you will do fine. Stay off the scale (which I need to be reminded all the time to do) and just enjoy being active, skinnier and happier. Thats all that really matters.....


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    Itzi81
    Member Since: 12/09/08
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    Post Date: 2/24/09 9:59 am
    Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. Is so wonderful to get feed back from amazing individuals that share this journey and understand what we're going through. I actually lowered my carb intake since Friday, it was giving me head hunger and I'm down 72 lbs to date. I still have 125 to go but it looks closer. have an amazing day!
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    eziwine
    UT
    RNY (11/12/08)
    Member Since: 08/21/08
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    Post Date: 2/24/09 10:19 am
    I'm 3 months post op and I haven't loss as much as you. However the past few weeks I haven't been as committed as I once was. But I'm focusing on my food intake. I can't eat much so getting all my protein is still a hassle for me. I don't drink enough water either.
    http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wwRBS1k/
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