2wks Post-Op, Losing too quickly?

[thegeek 0]

So, at 2wks post-op, what's the average rate of loss? I've lost 13lb post-op, which is about 1lb/day. Is that normal, too fast, not fast enough? I know we're all different - just want to make sure it's all good.

And generally speaking, when does that rate change? My expectations were 1-2lb/wk. Does the loss slow down after I get on to more solid foods?

Thanks!

[goodlife 3]

I think you're doing great..men tend to lose a little quicker than women. I lost 20 lbs my first month post op and yes it slowed down for me after that.

Some people continue to lose at that rate, but ehh....I'm not one of them! lol

[Georgia 2,908]

Actually, I think that is great! I lost very quickly (as a woman) and if memory serves me, I had lost close to 20 lbs in about 2-3 wks. I am 3 months out now and have lost 62 lbs so I think it varies from person to person. I have always lost weight quickly on diets so thankful that continued BUT also thankful that this time, I have such a greater chance of KEEPING IT OFF! lol Good luch and congratulations!

[AniO 0]

That's great weight loss for two weeks. Keep in mind, after two weeks, most people go through a stall that lasts a week or two. I'm in the midst of mine. Do not get discouraged. It is your body's way of adjusting.

Good luck with everything!

AniO

[Barbie_70 0]

Im 2 weeks out and lost ?16. I think we loose more first week. Now Im in mushies so

maybe its going slowly this week. We?ll see. But Im happy, not hungry and feel well.

[Prila 1]

I will be two weeks tomorrow and I, too have lost 20 lbs. already. I was wondering the same thing..thanks for asking!

[Mattsgirl1 0]

I had my surgery on Aug.25 and when I went for my 2 week post-op check up I had also lost 20lbls..my doctor seemed very pleased with it! Congrats on your weightloss!

[Carrie 4]

You will slow down in the next month or so.

I had Lap Band before this and started at around 300lbs. The larger you are and the more weight you have to lose the quicker you will lose. If you have say 50lbs to lose it's much harder, meaning more effort is going to be needed via exercise on your part, but not impossible than someone who wants to lose 100-150lbs. I know when I was 300lbs, it was like walking around with an extra 100lbs on at all times thus a semi-workout if you want to call it that.

[thegeek 0]

Thanks all for the feedback. It's been very helpful!

[trouble 0]

I just went to the doctor yesterday. I'm 6 weeks post op and lost 20 lbs since surgery day and 12 in the last 4 weeks. He said that was a lot but it's good. He said that's about the highest weight loss possible but probably will slow to 6 to 8 lbs a month.