how fast is too fast??

[christysbandjourney 12]

Okay, this is my first post so bare with me lol.... I was banded on 10-10-12 my starting weight was 320 as of this morning I am 263 everyone says 2 pounds a week is optimal but I'm losing more than that I'm eating what I want and I feel great so am I losing too quickly?

[MiniMi 1,468]

I was banded 10/5 and I'm down almost 50. Get while the gettin is good! That's what I say to myself. Also, I'm prepared mentally for the halt/plateau that is bound to sneak up here!

[christysbandjourney 12]

That was kind of my take on it too lol... overall since pre-op until now I've hit my one year goal I set for myself... now my concern is when the weightloss slows down I will get discouraged

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

What does your Dr. say?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

larger people tend to lose more at the beginning from what i understand..but as long as a loss is a loss (i will take it). congrats on your success so far.

[christysbandjourney 12]

Terry the (weightloss) doctor says it's great but my general practitioner is concerned but she was completely against the surgery in the first place

[autumn_moon 9]

My primary care was against the weight loss surgery too. I was banded on dec 26 and I'm doing well except at night I'm having horrible leg pain that keeps me up. Any help would be appreciated. I've been taking lots of Calcium because I'm allergic to milk. I'd call my dietician but they're not in today. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories. Vicki

[christysbandjourney 12]

Have you tried cantaloupe or orange juice? Sounds like you may need more potassium

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Okay, this is my first post so bare with me lol.... I was banded on 10-10-12 my starting weight was 320 as of this morning I am 263 everyone says 2 pounds a week is optimal but I'm losing more than that I'm eating what I want and I feel great so am I losing too quickly?

Hi Christy!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Very normal for you drop weight this rapid at your weight. I noticed many of us over 300/400 etc. tend to lose faster. Yes, you will hit plateaus its inevitable. Best part is, you are feeling great and eating good! Keep doing what you are doing. Listen to your body, what it wants and needs. You are already a success!

Keep up the good work, super super proud of you

((hugs))

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Okay, this is my first post so bare with me lol.... I was banded on 10-10-12 my starting weight was 320 as of this morning I am 263 everyone says 2 pounds a week is optimal but I'm losing more than that I'm eating what I want and I feel great so am I losing too quickly?

when you have more to lose I think it comes off faster in the beginning. I lost 40 lbs the first 5 weeks.....then it kept coming off and overall it actually averaged ten pounds per month... But the last 50 lbs actually took 6/7 months.... So enjoy the early part of your journey!!!!

[christysbandjourney 12]

Thanks Patty!! I'm very excited being 6ft tall and very muscular from my former cheerleading days I tend to carry weight well thank God lol even at my heaviest I was only a size 24 so now I am basically in between plus n regular size clothes and it's an awesome feeling!!! If I wasn't so old and out of shape I'd do kart wheels around my living room lol!! So how far into your journey are you?

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Thanks Patty!! I'm very excited being 6ft tall and very muscular from my former cheerleading days I tend to carry weight well thank God lol even at my heaviest I was only a size 24 so now I am basically in between plus n regular size clothes and it's an awesome feeling!!! If I wasn't so old and out of shape I'd do kart wheels around my living room lol!! So how far into your journey are you?

Hi Christy,

I am 5 months banded and very very happy with my weight loss! If I could do back flips I would do them right with ya

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

My primary care was against the weight loss surgery too. I was banded on dec 26 and I'm doing well except at night I'm having horrible leg pain that keeps me up. Any help would be appreciated. I've been taking lots of Calcium because I'm allergic to milk. I'd call my dietician but they're not in today. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories. Vicki

I am not a doctor but mine has told me that dehydration and potassium can cause the leg cramps. Make sure you are getting enough fluids and potassium.

[MiniMi 1,468]

Coconut Water kills two birds with one stone, hydration and potassium! If you can get past the taste that it!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

It all depends how you're losing it. If you're eating healthy foods and exercising, and you're not nutrient deficient or malnourished, then I wouldn't worry about losing too fast.

I've lost 175 pounds in less than a year, by the way. I know it's freaked out a lot of people and I hear how it's "too fast" all the time. However my family doctor, surgeon, and neurologist are all thrilled with my weight loss. I have considerable blood work done every 3-6 months so I know everything looks good from a medical standpoint, too.

If you're eating right and your surgeon says you're doing well, then just enjoy the loss. (it does slow down eventually, btw)

Best wishes.