suzannelturner 10 Posted November 26, 2012 I've lost 35 pounds since I had surgery on August 9th. I was very happy with my weight loss until I talked with a close friend who also had lapband done a few years ago. When she asked how much I had lost I said 35 lbs and she said oh ok, that's ok, someone else I know isn't really losing weight either... Now I feel like a failure... So is 35 lbs in 3 and a half months not a good weight loss? I just want to cry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anniek38 16 Posted November 26, 2012 I think that awsome!! Congrats!! Remember everyone is different! Your doing wonderful try not am compare yourself to others keep up the good work!! 2 suzannelturner and destynee1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted November 26, 2012 Norm is 1-2 lbs per wk, you're right on schedule!! Congratulations! 6 suzannelturner, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!, DesertRose80 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelly_pea 5 Posted November 26, 2012 I think your supposed to loose 1-2lbs a week, the more you weigh though initially the more you lose , weight loss will steady it's self out. Don't be disheartened, your on the road to success and already you weigh 35lbs less! I'd say that was a result! :-) x 2 DesertRose80 and suzannelturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted November 26, 2012 I've lost 35 pounds since I had surgery on August 9th. I was very happy with my weight loss until I talked with a close friend who also had lapband done a few years ago. When she asked how much I had lost I said 35 lbs and she said oh ok, that's ok, someone else I know isn't really losing weight either... Now I feel like a failure... So is 35 lbs in 3 and a half months not a good weight loss? I just want to cry... i think its super fantastic so be happy for yourself. i sure am proud of you nothing like people saying things to ruin our day head up chin up shoulders back high heels on...you got this 5 Maddysgram, DesertRose80, destynee1 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted November 26, 2012 As previously noted 1 to 2 pounds a week is what most doctors expect. Someone's start weight is also going to affect how quickly they lose. I have lost 100 pounds pre op so I've been a slower for loser. It also took me 6 months to get restrictions. Overall I average half pound a week or less at this point. Another thing to consider is activity level. Often people who do a lot of exercising lose faster. Even though I exercise 1 to 2 hours a day 7 days a week I'm still a slow loser. 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and suzannelturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PattyGirl66 1,243 Posted November 26, 2012 I've lost 35 pounds since I had surgery on August 9th. I was very happy with my weight loss until I talked with a close friend who also had lapband done a few years ago. When she asked how much I had lost I said 35 lbs and she said oh ok, that's ok, someone else I know isn't really losing weight either... Now I feel like a failure... So is 35 lbs in 3 and a half months not a good weight loss? I just want to cry... Hi Suzanne, your weight loss is right on target! Excellent job! OMG, the things people say when they have absolutely NO clue to what they are talking about! MY goodness, -35 lbs is a lot of friggin' sticks of butter hon! ((hugs)) 5 dreamers, Maddysgram, LadyLeigh2012 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzannelturner 10 Posted November 27, 2012 Thank you guys so much!!! I feel better ready!!! 2 destynee1 and hiscowgirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4sweeties 63 Posted November 27, 2012 I think 35 pounds is a lot!!!! That's the weight of my son and he is heavy to carry around. I also heard about 1-2 pounds per week. You are doing that. I'm sure you feel better than you did 35 pounds ago? Next time say, did you express this negativity to her also? 2 destynee1 and suzannelturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this sucks 557 Posted November 27, 2012 I wish that people had a "mute"button that I could use when they say stupid things! 35 pounds is great, no matter what your acquaintance says! Be proud of yourself because you know- you can lose weight, but you can't lose stupidity! 1 suzannelturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted November 27, 2012 I think your friend is lousy with math. Pay no attention to mathematically impaired people. tmf 5 ☠carolinagirl☠, dreamers, suzannelturner and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarawray 44 Posted November 27, 2012 I also had my surgery on Aug 9. To this day I have lost about 30 lbs. It makes me feel better to see everyone say that is about right. Yay!!!!. 3 destynee1, suzannelturner and PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
line-dancer 810 Posted November 27, 2012 I got my lapband on aug 20 and have loss 35 lbs so tell that person to go eat cake...your just fine and don't tell her again keep her guessing. 2 suzannelturner and PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyLeigh2012 76 Posted November 27, 2012 I had heard 1-2 pounds a week is expected and/or about 10 pounds per month … so either way you are right on target! 1 suzannelturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzannelturner 10 Posted November 27, 2012 Gosh! I love this website!! You guys have made me feel so much better!!!!! Thank you all so much!!! 3 Maddysgram, destynee1 and DesertRose80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
