Around what month does the weight loss really slow down?

Melanielw
on 8/13/15 6:46 pm
VSG on 01/21/15

I will be 7 months post op on the 21st, and I have heard weight loss slows after 6 months. I know stalls are part of the process but they still make you crazy. I guess I really just want to know to give myself realistic expectations on what to expect in the future. 

        
(deactivated member)
on 8/13/15 7:42 pm

I really think it depends on the individual, their post op diet, exercise level and genetics. Many people seem to slow down around 6 months, but I have observed over a few years that A LOT of people who slow down at the six month mark also ease up on their food plan.

Another possibility is those who are close to goal at 6 months out. I was and I did slow a bit around 6 months. I lost 6.5 pounds in May of 2012, 5 pounds in June 2012, and the last 3.5 pounds during the first 2.5 weeks of July. That took me to goal. That was slower than the 12 pounds per month I averaged in months 2,3, and 4.

I think the best thing to do is make sure you stay on a proven weight loss promoting program, measuring and tracking what you eat, and knowing that the weight will follow.

White Dove
on 8/13/15 11:59 pm - Warren, OH

The first six months is generally the fastest weight loss.  After six months I lost less than five pounds a month and some months stayed the same.  The post-op planner in the resources at the top of this page can give you a realistic prediction.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Grim_Traveller
on 8/14/15 6:08 am
RNY on 08/21/12

It varies a lot. But I do see a trend among those who post their monthly losses. The first month is the largest, though not usually by a lot. Then it is fairly steady for a few months. There is often a pronounced dip at around the six month mark. Then it increases a bit for a few months, then trails off.

Again, this is an unscientific and very general outline of what I have seen. I've always wondered about that month 6 dip. Maybe it's like the three week stall.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

happpy3
on 8/14/15 6:10 am

my weight loss is slow from the first week post op.

iloveravens
on 8/14/15 7:13 am
RNY on 08/13/14

For me, it wasn't as much of a time period as it was a certain weight.  Poor grammar, sorry.  What I'm trying to say is that it felt like I was in the 180's and the 160's forever...  

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

happyteacher
on 8/14/15 7:22 am

Check my ticker for the progression. It is entirely possible to continue losing. Usually if people level off it is due to becoming lax on the food intake/weight loss phase fatigue. Hang in there!

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

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