50 Lbs Down...8 Weeks Out!

[Bout_it 5]

I have reached my goal and am very happy...my Doc told me to try and stay at 2 lbs a week, I'm averaging 4.5lbs how do I slow weight loss????

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Congrats on your loss so far!! As far as slowing it down goes, I really think it depends on how much you have to lose. I know a lot of people on here who lose more than 2 lbs a week for the first 3-6 months after surgery. I know for non-WLS people the goal is usually 2 lbs a week, but I haven't heard a limit like that before this with WLS patients, especially at the beginning. It kind of seems odd to purposely try to slow it down as long as you don't have a medical issue with losing. The only thing I can think of to slow it would be increasing your intake and/or decreasing your exercise, but again it seems odd to me at this point in the process.

[Catracks 865]

I have reached my goal and am very happy...my Doc told me to try and stay at 2 lbs a week, I'm averaging 4.5lbs how do I slow weight loss????

It very often slows on it own and it is normal to stall now and again. Somebody once said that many new sleevers can fart and lose weight. I remembered that because it's often true and funny.

I was a steady loss up until 3 months (58 pounds) when I went in for a follow-up. The surgeon said: "You will stall." Sure enough I didn't lose another pound for 3 weeks. I think he jinxed me.

Anyway, the stall broke and so far since Monday I have lost 3 pounds. It doesn't seem as easy as it once was. I had to really kick up the exercise and not eat more that 40 grams of carbs a day.

If you are follow the diet they set for you, do not change a thing. You are doing GREAT!!!!

[Beyon Sleeve 57]

Congrats! As long as you keep up your Protein, liquids, Vitamins, and low impact exercise you should be fine. Your weightloss will go fast, slow, and stall occasionally. Follow dr.s orders and continue to eat smart. Best of luck!

[Addison 13]

Your inspiring me to have the sleeve surgery!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

wow great job!!!

[Bout_it 5]

Thanks y'all I haven't hit that stall yet...fingers crossed, I know we all gotta hit it but hopefully not yet...