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Just got weighed today, another 8 lbs gone, 40 more to go. I'm 18 weeks post, i know we shouldn't "compare" weight loss, but i was hoping to have lost more. I'm kind of feeling down atm, i've been watching what i eat very closely. My husband and i go to the gym 5 days/week. The first 50lbs came off rather quickly. Is it normal to slow down this much?

Just be a bit more patient, I too was worried that I hadn't lost any weight in the first week, but i needed to remember the huge amount of fluids that i was given in the Hospital. My Dr. told me not to expect any big weight loss for about 2 months. I wore a size 16 or 18 (depending on how tight they were) on the day of surgery 15 weeks later I'm wearing a size 8 skinny jean. Keep faith, it will come off.

Thanks for the info, I loooooooooooooove coffee.

My surgery was 9-23-13, I've lost approximately 50lbs now, just a little over 50% of what I need to lose. My Dr. said I'm ahead of my expected weight loss, so I'm gonna keep doing what I've been doing.

I had 1/2 cup chocolate/banana protein shake, my tummy was a bit upset.

Congragulations, that's awsome.

Had my first post-op apt with my surgeon yesterday. I'm exactly 3 months post and I've already lost 42% of my excess weight. He said I'm doing awesome. LOL I thought I was doing crappy. I set a lower goal then my Dr. so we'll see how long it takes.

Good luck with your appt. I to have BSBC,all of my Dr visits, surgery and OR fees were paid except for a Co.pay of $1500.00 which was due to the fact i had not yet met my out of pocket expenses. But i really can't complain considering what it would cost with out insurance. My BMI was a bit below 39 the day of surgery, but i also have Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea which insurance companies only require a BMI of 35 or more to be approved for surgery.

I had 1c lettuce, 1.5oz of steak, 1 tbl sharp cheddar and a bit of dressing. First time I ate all of it.

I'm just 3 months post, and I seem to tolerate lettuce, olives, shredded carrots and beets with a bit of country French dressing very well. Although it is a very small salad, maybe 1c total. Do you have a cheese Cake factory near you? They have a wonderful goat cheese and beet salad appetizer that you can get 2 meals out of for $6.00.

Thank you everyone, I can't wait to get weighed on the 20th. I haven't gotten on the scale in over a month.

I'm 12 weeks post. I've been struggling with the thought that my weight loss will stop and i'll never get to the weight i want. But every once in awhile i notice something, like your pants legs getting a bit loser, not popping any buttons on my shirt. Well i had to share my eye opening experience this morning that made me feel so wonderful about my new journey. It's funny, but i was taking a shower letting the hot Water hit my back, i felt like something was out of place and i just couldnt figure it out. So i stood there staring at the wall and realized that my elbows were touching my side. I can't remember when the last time i was able to do that. I finally lost enough weight from my arms that they can lay flat against my body. Like i said it's the Little Things that help me thru this.

Good luck with your surgery. I see my surgeon on the 20th for the first time since surgery. I haven't gotten on a scale in 4 weeks, I can't wait to see what I've lost.