slow weight loss???

Ok guys so i will be 8 weeks post op tomorrow( 2 months out on july 7th)  I have only lost since may 7th a total of 29lbs in two months is that normal???  I have lost 40 since opt started on april 23rd but i guess I figured after surgery I would lose alot faster.  I am happy with 29lbs for sure but in two months thats it? lol

Hey Jen, glad to hear things are going well. I am 11 weeks out and only lost 51.5 lbs. I stalled for like 3 weeks. It seems to slow, them wham it starts again. Our bodies figure out we are losing alot of weight, and it goes hey.....it slows then when we balance back out.....it starts again. Keep the water flowing it helps flush the fat. Are you doing any light exercise? 

ya i am but last week i slacked before that i was going to the gym doing thread mill and weights and swimming also trying to get walks in but hard with my 4 year old he gets tired but now i think i would be ok to pull him in a wagon.  Im doing push ups and squats at home when I can as well lol

Sounds like you are doing great Jen !!!! Ppl have advised me in the past to ensure I get in my water and protein, they do make a difference, and the chart Dawn posted is a great reality of the actuals. Keep up the great work !!!! Don't worry it will come off. I know its hard, but try to stay off the scale. Easier said then done, I know, but try to weigh in once a week. 

Not the fastest, not the slowest. Pretty normal loss for you so far

Want faster loss? Keep an eye on the carbs.

From my website:

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS!

While you will lose weight in the first few months after bariatic surgery, you reach your maximum weight loss in 12 to 18 months.  Here is what you can expect to lose post op!

For patients weighing 200 to 250 lbs.
10 lbs. in first 10 days
15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months
35 to 45 lbs. in 6 months
60 lbs. or more in 1 year
70 lbs. or more in 18 months

For patients weighing 250 to 300 lbs.
10 to 12 lbs. in first 10 days
15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks
25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months
45 to 60 lbs. in 6 months
80 lbs. or more in 1 year
90 lbs. or more in 18 month

For patients weighing 300 to 400 lbs.
10 to 30 lbs. in first 10 days
25 to 45 lbs. in 6 weeks
35 to 55 lbs. in 3 months
50 to 80 lbs. in 6 months
100 lbs. or more in 1 year
120 lbs. or more in 18 month

 For patients weighing 400 to 500 lbs.
10 to 30 lbs. in first 10 days
25 to 45 lbs. in 6 weeks
35 to 60 lbs. in 3 months
50 to 90 lbs. in 6 months
120 lbs. or more in 1 year
150 lbs. or more in 18 months

I'm just a little over 3 weeks post-op and lost 11 lbs.  I was talking to my children about what I considered slow weight loss because of reading about some people losing 100 lbs in 5-6 months.  I did tell them that the doctors tell you to expect 2-3 lbs a week but I always liked being an over achiever.  My children told me that I shouldn't get discouraged because I'm not losing weight at that rate and should be thankful my weight loss is slower.  They think it will help reduce the amount of excess skin I have at the end if I don't drop such large amounts of weight at one time.  Also, I'm losing at a steady pace without having to do strenuous gym workouts right now. 

It's nice once again to have supportive and level headed children to encourage me along the way.  I can visually see a change and I can wear one size smaller in my tops and my pants, etc come up to my waistline instead of a couple inches below it. 

  Mona

I had my RNY on may 3 and my weightloss seems to stall for 1 week then pick up the next, it's been doing this for about 6 weeks now. It's moving slow but at least were moving!