Shun 12 Posted August 7, 2012 Hello My Sleeve Fam, I am 7 weeks post op and 43lbs. down. I stated losing 2 to 3 lbs. per week around week 4. Is this good or slow? Not complaining but I am open for ideas to maximize my weight loss! Best Wishes to All, Shun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted August 7, 2012 That's pretty good. I'm 4 months postop and loose about 2 pounds a week and have done so since I had the procedure with the exception of the first week I lost about 7-8 pounds. 1 jwini reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GivingItMyAll 168 Posted August 7, 2012 I think that's normal. At least it is for me. I'm 5.5 weeks out. Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseyjandj 105 Posted August 7, 2012 IM three months po and since wk 3 I've lost 3pds a week also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinaT 669 Posted August 7, 2012 I am at 8 and I've slowed to about 2 lbs a week and went over a week without losing. I am at about 540 calories, 20 grams of carbs and 60-70 Protein. I am trying to figure out how to squeek in more Protein and a little more calories because this slowed down way too much for me. When I was eating 800-900 calories 45-75 carbs and 80 grams of protein pre-surgery I was losing a little faster. I realize my body is rearranging a lot right now, because I look smaller and clothes are getting even loser and I am gaining muscle weight. I am trying hard to be patient because eventually it has to stop the "starvation mode" and the weight has to drop, but I have a goal weight by September 1st. I have had days where I lost a pound a day for 2 or 3 days and then nothing for a week, so I am hoping that pound a day picks up again Sometimes I feel like I need to shock the system, add more carbs and calories for a day, even if I gain a pound, then go back to my normal way and it will start working. Luckily I see nutritionist and nurse next Monday and maybe they can kick-start me again. I am sure they are going to make me take in more calories and kick up my carbs too, I am one of those that likes to eat 3 times a day, and 5 times is just too much for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwini 3 Posted August 7, 2012 Chitowngirl, that has also been my experience. The first week after wls I lost about 10lbs and it has been an average of 3lbs per week since. My feeling is, as long as I am losing I am satisfied because I am going in the right direction. Good luck to you on the rest of your journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Back~To~Amy 307 Posted August 7, 2012 I lost 14 pounds on my 2 week preop diet and 35 pounds since my surgery 9 weeks ago for a total of 49 pounds. If you average my total weight loss since I started my preop diet, I'm averaging 4.45 pounds a week. If you average my weight loss since surgery, I'm avering 3.89 pounds a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahr0 66 Posted August 7, 2012 that's good! you don't wanna lose too quickly... give your skin time to go back to normal. I am 12 weeks out and I alm at 42lb loss.. an average of 3.5 week... there have been some weeks that I haven't lost anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imafatty 1 Posted August 7, 2012 Congrats on 2 lb a week loss!!!! Any loss is a GREAT loss! Although you may see others post big loss numbers, dont be discouraged, slow and steady you will get to your goal! I know it can be hard, I had a few upset weeks.... 1/2 lb loss in one week.. ugh.. and then you have a bout with the scale not moving at all... It's o.k... slow & steady... keep focused! Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
