Question:
5 Months Out, Concerned about Slow Loss of 70 Pounds
im really worried about my weightloss I will be 5 months out on march 14 and i have lost 70 lbs i started at 314. im wondering if anyone else has lost like this and still reached their goal. — lisa N. (posted on March 6, 2003)
March 6, 2003
Hi, I am losing weight even slower than you. I had my surgery on the 20th
of September with an initial weight of 331 lbs. I now weigh 277.3 to be
exact. I do cheat, I will not lie about that. My mind thinks that I need
the chocolate. I do not count the protein however, I always focus on the
protein in the meals. I really do not drink with my meals and I do not
drink any soda. However, I feel working the night shift has really
effected my weight loss. I wonder if there is any hope for me. I just
feel like giving up.
— train
March 6, 2003
I had my surgery on Dec. 11, and am almost 3 months out - I've only lost 53
pounds, and I started at 305...So I'd say we're about on the same track...I
too feel like I'm losing slow, but everyone keeps assuring me that I'm okay
as far as how much I'm losing. I am geting in tons of water, but not
nearly as much protein as I need. As long as I'm losing weight I'm okay
with it - I don't like meat or protein supplements, so I usually only get
in about 35 grams a day (from eggs/cheese/dairy stuff) I'm curious too
though, have people usually lost more than this? Btw- does age have
something to do with how slow/fast you lose? I'm 19 and my surgeon's nurse
said It was good that I was a "slow loser" because it'd be more
likely that my skin would be able to shrink better. Anyway - good luck
with your weight loss, and I hope stuff speeds up for the both of us! hehe.
:)
— Renee M.
March 6, 2003
I will assure you that you are doing just fine. I know it is hard not to
compare yourself to others because I am bad about it myself, but if you
can, just try to remember how hard it would have been to lose 70 lbs before
surgery, then remember that you didn't gain this weight over night. You can
always find someone who is doing better than you but keep looking and you
will find someone not doing as well.
— Tawnda C.
March 6, 2003
ANY weight loss is great. Re-evaluate your meals. Do you need to reduce
some carbs? Up your water. What is the ammount of exercise you are doing?
If none just try walking a bit per day. You GOT to try to get that protien
in some way some how. Your body needs this. I think you are losing pretty
well actually. Not everyone loses the same.
Cheryl..don't give up....maybe try those detour bard everyone is talking
about. This may replace your chocolate and give you more protien....this
surgey does not fail...we can fail the surgery...try the detour bars. see
if that works. God bless Jamie
— Jamie M.
March 6, 2003
I am 11 months out and have only lost 84 lbs. I think your loss is great.
I have been stuck for 2 months and have started eating more (was only
getting in 600-800 a day) to see if this will speed things up. I just
don't want to eat. I am really depressed about my loss. Keep up the great
work.
— Dianne C.
March 7, 2003
70lbs. in 5 months is completely right on track! That's excellent weight
loss- you should be proud of yourself!! I lost the exact same amount as you
at 5 months, now at 9 months post-op I have lost 100lbs. I lose 10lbs. each
month pretty consistently (lost 30 the 1st month) and now I am 10 lbs. away
from my goal in less than a year. I never would've imagined this happening
so fast :) Goodluck to you- you're doing great!
— Lezlie Y.
October 5, 2007
That is way faster that me. At this point I would be grateful for any
weight loss. I am five months out and only lost 17 pounds. So know that
lots of people struggle to loose the weight even with the help of the
surgery.
— marknjen
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