Hi. I am at 191 today (I weigh in every Thursday) so I have lost 36 lbs in 8 weeks after surgery (feeling great!). I drop 2 to 4 lbs a week depending on how good I am with the fluid intake and the exercise. Exercise is indeed really important but fluid intake is the key to weight loss (at least in my case). Even if I exercise regularly, if I don't drink the recommended amount of fluid I don't lose much. Another thing is, get as much protein as possible. It will keep you satisfied way longer, it will prevent you from craving bad stuff and it will help you lose safely! Also, when you are full, stop eating..do not eat more than what you are capable of, even if it is protein what you are eating…..you will get used to be full and that is not good since you would be slowly expanding your stomach which will hold more and more food as time goes by. Good luck and enjoy your journey!