I know it's hard not to compare ourselves with other's weight loss I do it a lot too especially on the VSG forum and the BMI over 50 forum. I think it's important to remember that some people have a lot more weight to lose than others and that may be part of the reason they lose a little more quickly. I have a lot to lose, more than anyone I've seen on the NB forum and I think that may be why mine is coming off so guick right now. I am prepared for it to slow down but it will be hard to accept when it does.  Anxious girl You are doing amazing and I'm so happy  and proud of  both of us  for making this decision to change our lives and be healthier. I lost about the same amount as you by the 5 week mark, Good luck with your loss. JILLIAN .

Happy 2 year Anniversary and congrats!! You must feel amazing!! A whole new world I bet.. I cant wait to be there too.. Im well on my way.. Happy Valentines!!

Hi all,

2 Years ago today I got one of the most amazing gift. I had VSG surgery with Dr Beausoleil and was one of the best decision of my life.

I don't regret it at all. I know it feels like a long wait when you are waiting for the surgery, but it will come soon enough.

Happy Valentine's Day All!! 

Don't eat too much Chocolates!! haha

I am so excited and happy and proud of you Jill!!!

I usually reserve my comments and let the newbies answer most questions on here but I wanted to share my experience on this one. I find being VSG post-op really is like the tortoise and the hare. Some will lose really fast in the first number of months but slow down after that and they may have many stalls along the way, while others are slow and steady over many months. Someone shared with me when I was newly post-op and I've found it to be true, that those who lost really fast at first and those who were slow but consistent usually ended up with similar weight loss totals at the end of the first year.  Everyone wants to be in the fast weight loss club, as I certainly did but you only have so much control over it. You make the best decisions you can and let your body respond from there. I had a stall for six weeks in the first couple of months and then a two month stall in November and December but I've still manage to lose 130 lbs in the last 12 months. I walk EVERY day, and both walk and snow shoe on the weekends. Many others will lose more than I did but I'm happy with how far I've come and know I will continue to lose.

Anxiousgirl, 44 lbs is terrific! I was down 45 lbs at six weeks post op, including the pre-op shakes, and then I stalled for what seemed like, forever.  It's hard not to compare yourself to others, as we all have and will. You really are doing great! I'm so happy you're on the losers bench and I look forward to following your success.