Does this seem normal?

I had surgery on 12/18/2012.  My starting weight was 256.  My current weight is 207.  Is a 49 pound loss normal for this time frame?  I see people on here whom have lost so much more and weighed about the same to start with.  I get my protein and water in and really follow my program.  Any advice??

I started at 359, and haven't broken the 300's yet. Surgery 12/26. I'm also wondering about slow weight loss, but my PCP said it was fine, and I see the surgeon on Thursday. I'm hating the "Wow, your face looks so thin!" while my ass or belly are in my way, still! ;)

Ha!  That made me laugh!  People are just starting to notice I've lost weight - which is nice, but it does seem kind of on the slow side.  My worry is that if I'm losing this slow - I won't make my goal during the "honeymoon" period.  I really can't imagine that I'm doing anything wrong - so I try not to worry about it, but I see people complaining whom have lost a lot more than me!

It's all subjective.  Depending on how much excess weight you need to lose plus individual body metabolism the speed even of those in similar weights will vary. 

If I calculated correctly you are about 15 1/2 weeks post-op which means you are averaging slightly over 3 lbs per week.  The weekly average is 3-5 lbs.  Keep following your plan, and try not to focus on the numbers but being healthy.

Determine how much weight you need to lose then figure out what percentage of your excess you have lost....that is more indicative of how well you are doing.

surgery 12-06-13...240 lbs.....current 195 so ive lost 45....slow but steady.  I also lost 15 pre surgery on that nasty drink diet.....so really 255-195 is 60 total.....I also hear about the massive fast weight loss and my doctor said slow and steady if fine....aiming for 10 a month.....

Thank you for your replies! I appreciate your input!

I was wondering that too cuz im 4weeks Thursday and i weighted 246 day of surgery was in d hospital 5 days gained like 5 pounds so i was like 251. And now i weight 239. So as u can see haven't lost much.