Question:
Weight loss
I had surgery on 7/7/09 and have lost a total of 43lbs. My question is, is there anyone out there who has lost at least a total of 160 or more. When I read other post some people have lost a lot more weight then I have in the beginning. I need to loose at least 180lbs to be at my ideal goal weight goal for me. I'm feeling kind of depressed and thinking that this will never happen. — DonnaRo (posted on August 29, 2009)
August 29, 2009
Congrats on your weight loss. You are just in the beginning stages of your
weight loss.. I have lost a total of 220 pounds (including pre surgery diet
loss, 36 pounds). You will do fine. I know that you have all of these
concerns about your weight loss. It will happen, just be patient and do
what your doctor says. You will have times where you won't lose weight.
But just remember, its only temporary and your body will lose the weight.
IT has been 16 months since my surgery and I am still losing a little. I
had the same concerns as you....Good luck and as long as you listen to your
doctor and do what he says. Things will be just fine.. Good luck to you and
enjoy this transformation you are just starting...
— okbuffy
August 29, 2009
GREAT WORK! We all lose at a different rate. I had RNY 7/1/08...I have
lost 130lbs sooo far. I hit a stop a few times...it seems at that time I
stop losing weight I lose inches. Then I start to lose the weight again.
Eat as you are told to and all will be fine. I am just now being able to
eat normal food. We didnt put it on over night and it is best to come off
slow and steady. Best of luck with the new you!
— tootsie52
August 29, 2009
I have lost just over 163 lbs in my first year. Looking back, I lost
somewhere around 40 lbs in the first 6-8 weeks. You are doing great. Keep
following the rules including getting out and exercising!
— mst42
August 31, 2009
Hi There. I had VSG in June of 2008. I have lost a total of 85 pounds
almost at my goal weight. The weight loss will seem slow to you. I hit
several stalls along the way and you will too. We all do. It takes time
for your body to adjust to this new way of eating. It's like your body
goes into shock. Don't despair and get discouraged. The way I handled it,
I stopped weighing myself all the time. I set my mind that this was not a
diet. I made a firm decision to eat healthy for the rest of my life. If
you follow your doctor's advice, eat healthy every day, your body will fall
into line and the weight has no choice but to come down. Of course it
doesn't come down as fast as we want it to. But, it will come down. There
were times I went for 2 or 3 weeks without losing anything...but then
suddenly the weight loss would kick in again. Just keep your eyes on your
goal. You will make it with great success. God Bless!
— Jodi L.
August 31, 2009
My surgery was over 5 years ago. I lost 40 lbs the first month, and then
around 25 a month after that. I have lost over 210 lbs, and have kept most
of it off. But, I work at it. Set small goals for yourself, and treat
yourself. When I lost 50 lbs, I had a manicure and pedicure. When I lost
100 lbs, an ankle bracelet. Start working out as soon as you can, it will
help, and tone your skin.
Don't be so hard on yourself, it didn't get there overnight, and it's not
going to go away overnight. :)
Pat yourself on the back!!!!
— Rhonda Q.
August 31, 2009
Hello! I lost over 200 pounds. My surgery (lap RNY) was in September of
2006. I lost most of the weight within the first year (175 pounds of it)
and the balance by 15 months out. Follow your program and keep up the
exercise and you will be successful. Don't worry about how much everyone
else looses and at what rate. Each of us are individuals and our bodies
react differently. But if you follow the program - protein, fluids,
vitamins, and exercise - you too will have great success! Hugs!
— waferqueen
September 1, 2009
People lose weight at a different rate. I lost 25 lbs in 4 weeks and I
averaged 6.25 lbs per week. I can't remember if the more you have to lose
the faster it will come off, or the slower it will come off. Maybe some of
the other posts can clarify this. Be patient though, you didn't put the
weight on overnight and it isn't going to come off overnight, although it
does feel like it. best wishes to you.
— Kristy
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