Am I losing enough?

I am 2 months out and have lost 40lbs.  I haven't had many problems but I'm wondering if I'm losing fast enough.  I started at 390 and am averaging about 5 lbs a week.  My clothes are smaller and I can tell I'm losing.  I am making sure that I'm getting my protein and I'm not eating more than 700 to 800 calories.  I am swimming for an hour plus 3 times a week. 

I have a friend who had this done 10 years ago and she doesn't think I'm losing enough.  Should I be doing more?  I really do not want to lose this opportunity. 

I'm a little over 2 months out, and I've lost 40 pounds. A lot depends on where you started. Don't measure what you're doing by what someone else did. If your doc is happy with your progess, and you feel good, that's the important thing.

I'm 6 weeks out and have lost 24lbs since surgery. The nurse and nutritionist say I'm right on track.

The big thing is not to focus on what everyone else is doing, but doing what's right for you.

It sounds like you're doing that.

My surgeon says 3 to 5 pounds per week is good and you are at 5. Looks to me like you are doing just fine!

I had a 50+ BMI before surgery and thought because of my large size I would be a quick loser. Not so. I only lost 14lbs the first month. I had read people lose 20-40 the first month. Does age have something to do with it? maybe...post-menopausal? maybe....slow metabolism? maybe... who knows for sure. You realize at the rate of 5lbs a week, that's 130lbs in 6 months? even a 100lbs in 6 months is phenomenal. I do know the feeling, I am 3 1/2 months out and still worried about maximizing my opportunity. As my Doc kept saying to me "I am not worried" :) Just keep doing the right thing, sounds like you are doing great!

I am almost 2 months out and have lost 35 pounds. But it isn't easy. I have long stalls- like 1-2 weeks- then lose a couple lbs and then stall again. It seems I've been at 199 forever, but my posts show I was at 206-208 for three weeks before the scale moved again. Slow and frustrating. From these forums, I have learned that being a light weight to start with is probably why. In the beginning if you have a lot of weight to lose, you burn more calories because you have a bigger body to move.

I should be exercising regularly, and I'm trying to like that.  I try to stay under 800 calories a day. If anyone can answer this question I'd appreciate it.  IF I don't exercise and stay under 800 calories, will I continue to lose? Do I HAVE to workout or cut calories? I am 57 years old so I do realize my metabolism burn is almost nil.

Thank you all for sharing.  It helps to know what others are experiencing. 

You are doing great follow your plan and you will get there! Keep up the good work.

How long did it take you to get to 390?  Not losing fast enough??? Really?  Patience is a word we all need put into our vocabulary...just sayin...

you are doing great, stay off the scale!