Question:
I am 3 months post-op and only down 44 pds
Am I doing something wrong? Am I going to fail? I am so upset. Can someone share? Thanks — Connie R. (posted on November 14, 2003)
November 13, 2003
i had open RNy on 8-21-03 and am down 46 pounds
— franbvan
November 13, 2003
I am 2 months post and down 32, I too feel like a failure. and yet never
before have i lost this much in such a short time but I know how you
feel..HUGS
— Kathy S.
November 13, 2003
44 pounds in 3 months?
WOO HOO Sweetie!
It went on alot slower than that, so you are WELL ahead of the game.
Don't lose faith! Just move your body and keep a positive attitude!
— ScottieB86
November 13, 2003
Hi, 8/22/03 - Open RNY down 45 lbs. know how you feel. I posted my gripe
the other day and found out that I am not getting in enough protein and I
increased my exercise. Check and make sure you are getting enough protein
and water and we will see what happens. Good Luck and hang in there we
will make it - have faith!! :)
— Lisa W.
November 14, 2003
Somewhere along the way I heard someone estimate 20 pounds the first month,
then 10, then 10, and then some decreasing pounds. Or maybe it was 30, 20,
10...regardless, please be happy you are losing! Maybe you think it is too
slow, but it is doubtful you could have lost that much any other way. Look
at a bright side..maybe if you are losing a little more conservatively your
skin will keep up with the loss. I wish you all great success.
— Molly S.
November 14, 2003
You have to take into account at what weight you started at. If you just
have 100 pounds to lose you are going to lose slower than someone that
needs to lose 300 pounds. They say the first month you should lose 10% of
your weight. So if you weigh 300 lbs then you will lose 30 the first
month. That is how I understand it.
— pambelo
November 14, 2003
3 month average range of loss is 34-58 pounds. That makes you smack dab
in the middle. Who told you you were losing slowly? Don't forget to do
research on the rates of loss so that you are not putting yourself through
unnecessary turmoil.
— mrsmyranow
November 14, 2003
This is a tool. We didn't take a short amount of time to put the weight on,
so it's not going to fall either. Don't be frustrated, you'll loose it when
you body is ready to loose it. Some loose faster than others, but slower
can be better for you body in the long run! <p> Take care!
— Michawn
November 16, 2003
Just read your question and the answers and I had my surgery on 6-27. So I
am 4 1/4 months post op and I am currently down 44 pounds so you are a head
of me. I think I am a slow loser too but you have to wait now. Thats what
they tell me anyway is to wait and it will happen Good luck to you.
— Monica T.
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