Question:
After 3 weeks, I have only lost 19 pounds. Is this normal?
Everyone else seems to be down so much more! Granted, I started at 224, but I am already feeling like a failure. I have followed my doctor's instructions, 3 meals a day, meats and veggies only. I drink between 6-8 glasses of water a day and take my vitamins. Has anyone else had a similar experience? — Elizabeth S. (posted on September 19, 2002)
September 18, 2002
I read your profile and you stated that your Dr. said you should
"average" 3 lbs. a week, so at 3 weeks you are already 10 lbs.
more than your average. Please don't let yourself get discouraged, the
weight will come off if you are following Dr.'s orders. Granted, you
probably would have lost 19 lbs on the old diets, but would you have kept
if off. You are at an emotional stage of your surgery and this too shall
pass. Happy losing!
— Dana B.
September 18, 2002
That is a great weight loss!!!!! You have lost 6.33333 lbs a week!! If
that
rate keeps up you will lose 25 lbs a month and 100 lbs in 4 mos!!!!!
Don't judge your weight loss by anyone elses here. We all lose
at our own pace. You are doing fine. We all think that we
will lose all of our weight fast and in a few weeks. It just
doesn't happen. Stay calm. You will see your lbs just fall
off right before your very eyes!!!! It is an unbelieveable
process.
— RODEO CLOWNS S.
September 18, 2002
I'm gonna say something that you probably will laugh at...your starting
weight made you what is called a light weight. You could have expected to
lose a little slower than someone who topped 300. To lose 19 lbs in 3
weeks is fabulous. You are doing everything right. Stop worrying. It's
time for you to start walking for exercise. This will help keep the loss
going. And it'll give you more energy. Be patient and remember, you're
doing fine. I started out at 252, lost 5 before surgery, then only lost
about 14 in the first 3 weeks. You'll experience slow days. Don't weigh
every day. You'll drive yourself crazy. Pick a day each week, mine is
Saturday, and record your weight on a calendar, then at the end of each
month compare the first Saturday to the last, you'll be thrilled month
after month. This tool is working just like it's supposed to for you.
Keep up the great work.
— Teri D.
September 19, 2002
Hi, Elizabeth! I know exactly where you are coming from...I am almost 12
weeks out and down 50 lbs. But, I too was considered a
"lightweight" and it has been slow going from week 4 on. I have
had a number of plateaus and have been discouraged with each one! Remember,
your protein, water and exercise and the pounds will fall off! Please don't
compare yourself to others - I know it is easier said than done. I find
myself doing it too, then catch myself. Feel free to read my profile and
contact me to correspond. Keep up the great work!
— Sandy P.
September 19, 2002
Hi! Sounds like you are doing great! I went and looked at my charts and
at 3 weeks post op I had lost 15 pounds. BUT, I had gained 10 pounds
during surgery from all the fluids and I lost that too. (pre op started at
245, went up to 255 after surgery, then by three weeks post op, down to
230) I really would NOT worry. I know it is so hard not too though! It
is the craziest thing, watching that weight fall off. I think we all go
through times when we feel like the surgery won't work for us, or that we
are failures. I think you are completely normal! I'm 5 months post op and
down from 245 to 160 at 5'3". The weight is still coming off too.
Feel free to check out my profile if you want. Good luck!
— A. S.
September 19, 2002
Elizabeth, remember, you only have to loose 10 pounds a month to loose 100
pounds in 10 months. Wouldn't you be thrilled with that result? You are
already ahead of the game if you look at it that way.
— Amber L.
September 19, 2002
hi there! just wanted to tell you you are doing great. i remember thinking
this at firt too. i was 370 so i expected it to fall off over night. im now
down over 140 lbs and feel great but in the beginning i was wondering if
this would work for me. remember your body is freaked but what its just
been through, it needs to adjust and it too needs to get rif of the water
weight from surgery. i was pumped wiht fluids before surgery and i woke up
with huge swollen hands and face was more pudgy looking too. as soon as
your body calms down and your water weight goes away it will be all good.
give yourself a good 3 months and i promise you will be very pleased! best
of luck to you :)
— carrie M.
September 19, 2002
Thank you all so very much for your words of encouragement. I needed a
little boost of optimism and you all helped me so much. Feel free to keep
in touch. My e-mail address is [email protected]
— Elizabeth S.
September 19, 2002
Elisabeth you are a lightweight 19 pounds is a good weight loss. Keep up
the good work and see you lighter in the future.
— charanewme
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