Question:
How much weight should I be losing on a weekly basis.
I have gatric bypass on July 14 I'v only lost 30 and that was in the first 3 weeks. — up8b1 (posted on August 21, 2008)
August 21, 2008
"only" 30 pounds? "only"? Could you have lost 30 pounds
in 3 weeks on your own before surgery? You are doing GREAT.
— Gina S.
August 21, 2008
You will lose more per week at first.... then slow down, but steadily
lose... you may/will hit Plateaus, where you won't lose weight for 1 to 3
weeks, but these do pass, so don't let Plateaus surprise you. I am 6 months
out and lose between 1 to 3 pounds per week now, about 10 pounds per month.
Most people continue to lose weight for about a year or more, so you and I
both have plenty more to lose, so hang in there.
— Gina S.
August 21, 2008
Hey now! This is not the olympics! LOL You are doing great sweetie...It's
not a sprintto the finish line...It's a year log stroll...and we all lose
at our own rate..some move along as FAST as you are and some slower...but
after a year....most lose 100 lbs...some of us heavier weights lose
150-200...Some just don't HAVE that much to lose. Give yourself a
year...expect some slow times...You're well on your way...Much luck!
— .Anita R.
August 21, 2008
Your doing great. You body just found out you are cutting back so it is
hanging on. That is what we all call Plateau, and it can last for three
weeks. I find that I lose inches still during Plateaus, and then I have
this sudden weight drop when it let's go a I start to lose pounds again.
It is a long road, so enjoy the time you have on it and stay off the scale
every day. Best of success.
— William (Bill) wmil
August 21, 2008
30 lbs in the first 3 weeks? You should be jumping for joy!!! I lost only
2 lbs per week for the first 7 weeks!
— [Deactivated Member]
August 21, 2008
I had gastric bypass on 7/17 and I've only lost 26lbs and 12 were in the
first 6 days. Like everyone says we are all different and will lose
differently. If you think about it this way it helps - 30lbs every 5 weeks
and in 5 months you'll be down 90lbs. Make sure you're keeping up the
exercise - I just started regular exercise and I started losing faster for
sure! Congratulations and good luck! You'll do fine.
— k4rizz421
August 21, 2008
wow 30 lbs in 3 weeks is amazing. i lost 30 lbs prior to surgery in may and
then when i came home i gained 10 from the fluids. that came off in 2 days
and then i lost about 26 pounds the first month. the second month about 15,
the third month about 15 or so. now i am lucky if i lose 3 lbs a week. i am
almost on month 4 and down a total of 91 pounds including the initial loss
pre surgery. So in a nutshell, i think you are doing fantastik!!!
— bikermama
August 21, 2008
You're dooing great! I had surgery two days after you on July 16th and I
have only lost 21 pounds and I haven't lost any weight in the past three
weeks. I wish I was at 30 pounds so don't feel so bad you are doing reall
good!
— jann91
August 21, 2008
Thank you so very much for all of your answers, I had mine 07/18/2008, and
I am 281.50 as of 08/17/2008 I started at 320 so I am down 38.5. an it
seemed to me I am only gettig 2 may be 3 pounds a week, I try to weight on
sunday, and sunday only. I know it is not a sprint but it hurts my feeling
to go this slow. For all what we have to go thru
— cskbrm5
August 21, 2008
You are doing well. Congrats!! I had rny on 6-19 and have lost about 37
lbs since. I was dehydrated for 3 weeks, so didn't lose anything. Now I am
doing better. But I find I lose about a pound every four days. I drink
around 70 ounces a day and I get between 50-65 grams of protein. My calorie
intake varies from -a low dayof 250 to a high day day 650 + some foods that
I don't really know calorie count on. I was drinking a lot of milk, but
now have found flavored water to make my protein shakes from. No sugars ,
no calories, and 5 mg sodium. fruit 2 O, or nestles. I could not consume
the sugar free stuff early on as it gagged me and turned my stomach, so I
drank milk, then I found this water which has no affect on me. And I can't
taste the protein powder-unjury unflavored--add walking to your daily
routine...and enjoy the loss you have already undertaken!! kim
— gpcmist
August 23, 2008
I had gastric bypass on June 4th and to date have only lost 32 lbs, you are
doing great. I was 241 the day of surgery and currently weigh 209. I lose
approx 2 lbs a week and have had a few weeks where I didn't lose anything.
keep up the good work
— cdombi37
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