Question:
I am 6 weeks post-op and have lost 28 pounds

I am thrilled with the 28 pounds gone forever. I know I have never lost so much weight in such a short period of time, but..... I have not lost anything in the past week (I had my period). I also understand that I started off at the low end of MO (BMI of 41), but what can I realistically expect to lose, and what can I do to get past this plateau.    — [Anonymous] (posted on October 24, 2001)

October 24, 2001
I can totally relate to you. I had a Lap VBG and started at the very low end of the spectrum (my BMI was like 40.2). I'm 9 weeks post op and have lost about 38 lbs so far. I, like you, am thrilled with my weight loss but keep seeing postings of people who lose like 60 lbs by now! Just remember, you are going to keep losing for like a year so if you stretch out the weight you have to lose over a year, that's a pretty small amount per month. I've heard the SWL can help lose like 60% of your excess weight but I've also heard that people who start with a lower BMI have an easier time reaching goal. Hang in there, you will keep losing. Best of luck to you, Amy
   — Amy E.

October 24, 2001
I am 10 weeks postop and down 42 pounds. Seems normal that you lose slower when starting at a lower BMI. Frustrating I know. Also, I definately lost less on during my periods, so I think things will start to move for you again this week. Good luck and hang in there!
   — Angela B.

October 24, 2001
I've had the same concern, started with a 43 BMI. The lower your BMI to start, the slower you will lose. It has a lot to do with how extensive your bypass was, usually the lower your BMI, the less extensive, hence less malabsorption. We would lose wieght way too fast if we had as extensive bypass as say someone with 50 BMI or higher. You should expect to lose about 20 pounds the first month and 10 every month thereafter(on average-there will be those up and downs!) Good luck and keep up the hard work!
   — Lori Z.

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