Does weight loss speed up once you hit restriction?

[JJLaw08 4]

I am wandering because I am in a wedding this coming October, and I have to get fitted for my dress soon. I have had two fills, and I have lost 10 lbs. in between my first and second fill and 8 lbs. so far in between my second and third fill. I go tomorrow to get my third fill.

Will that weight loss stay the same once I hit restriction or could it speed up? I know everyone is different, but I'm afraid my dress will be to big since I don't know what I will be like come October. If I lose 10 lbs. per month that may be another 40 lbs. I have lost by then. I don't know what to do.

[Manda87 3]

It depends on what you eat, how you eat, and exercise.

[BetsyB 9]

It depends. I have eaten as though I have restriction all along---same portions, same rules. I am approaching restriction (very close), but only notice a spike in loss when I've had to stick to liquids for a day or so post-fill.

There's not much difference in rate of loss. There is a HUGE difference in the way I feel, in terms of hunger.

If you're losing 10 pounds a month, it sounds as though you're eating as if you have restriction even if you don't. Your rate of loss is at the upper end of what is expected post-banding, so I am not sure I would expect a greater rate.

The bridal shop people will be able to guide you in terms of size; they are very knowledgeable about dress sizing, how much alteration a dress can tolerate, and so on.

[vlp1968 83]

Can you put off getting the dress fitted until it's closer to the time? Even waiting a couple months may make a difference. As Betsy said, the dress shop people should be able to help you- it's what they do.

[JJLaw08 4]

I think I have like 2-3 more weeks before I have to go get fitted. I don't if it is my cousin wanting to get them fitted this early or if the David's Bridal requires it. I think the dress is flowy so maybe that will be better.

[adagray 1]

Go ahead and get fitted now to make the bride happy. But, you can always find another seamstress later to alter it some more right before the wedding. I had a similar situation... was on WW and losing a lot. I was like a size 8 when they ordered the dress, but for some bizarre reason they ordered a 14. Then, I was like a size 4 by the time the wedding came around. It was ridiculous how much the dress had to be taken in, but they did it.

[mominkansas 2]

Try it on with Spanx or a minimizer to give you a better idea of what you can expect.

[kellyjoiii 19]

... was on WW and losing a lot. I was like a size 8 when they ordered the dress, but for some bizarre reason they ordered a 14. Then, I was like a size 4 by the time the wedding came around.

adagray,

How did WW work for you, do you still follow it? How do you do it? Just break your points up into three meals and two Snacks? Very curious about this, as I have been thinking about doing WW (flex or core) for a while. I am holding at 16lbs in three weeks lost...nothing to shake a stick at I know, just curious if I can up the losses a little.

K

[BetsyB 9]

The first fitting will be very basic---the aim is to determine what size dress to order. The staff will know how to help you.

Chances are, you will have at least one more fitting, once the dresses arrive. If not, you can use a different seamstress, if need be.

Just tell the bridal shop staff how much you expect to lose by the wedding; they will be able to guide you.