How Did You Know You Were Donde Losing?

[Blugirl 42]

just curious!,.... how do you know you are done losing? and how long after surgery did this happen to you?.....

[NtvTxn 1,262]

just curious!,.... how do you know you are done losing? and how long after surgery did this happen to you?.....

I reached my doctor's goal just a few days shy of five months. I wan't to be under his by five lbs. I got there four or five weeks later. I kept losing, ended up 18 lbs under his goal at one point. I was freaking out. I was 132 lbs and my size four jeans were feeling a little baggy after an hour or so. Size twos are hard to come by.....priorities you know!! LOL I got my calories up and gained back up to where I needed to be. I didn't like the 'gaunt' look at all. I'm comfy between 146 and 150. Trust me, you'll know!! Enjoy the ride, it's soooo much fun! I'm 26 months out.

[Blugirl 42]

wow! that was fast! congratulations!! I am almost 4 months postop, started at 236, and Im 172 now, but I have not lost a pound for the last 4 weeks. I feel like I already hit my final weight!!! and I am disappointed because I really wanted to lose 30 lbs more! still havent had any carbs and workout every day. And thank you for your reply!!! I have posted several threads already but people never answer . I feel desperate and frustrated!!!!

[Foxbins 625]

You're not done at 4 months post-op. I started at 232. In my fourth month I lost a grand total of 4 lbs, but the following month lost 11, which was more than I had lost since month 1. I continued to lose between 6-8 lbs each month until month 10, when I hit my goal of 150, then lost an additional 15 after gallbladder surgery and figuring out maintenance. I am 19 months post-op and can still easily lose if I don't keep an eye on getting adequate calories.

[samsmom 54]

wow! that was fast! congratulations!! I am almost 4 months postop, started at 236, and Im 172 now, but I have not lost a pound for the last 4 weeks. I feel like I already hit my final weight!!! and I am disappointed because I really wanted to lose 30 lbs more! still havent had any carbs and workout every day. And thank you for your reply!!! I have posted several threads already but people never answer . I feel desperate and frustrated!!!!

I went into my stall at 4 months postop. Stayed in it for almost 12 wks...never gained a pound/never lost a pound either. I refused to even step on the scale for weeks at a time; I thought that my "losing" days were over. I came to this site to get support and info from other vsger's dealing with stalls. Im so glad this site is here! Last week, I decided to step on the scale after I noticed that some of my pants were fitting a little loose. To my surprise...I lost 4 lbs!! Hoping it continues!

I have to agree with Foxbins comment, "You're not done at 4 months post-op." Best of luck in your continued journey

[Blugirl 42]

great for u!!! i am so glad to hear you are still losing! I gave in today and for the first time in 4 months had 3 bites of my sons pizza. i hope that shocks my body, so tomorrow i can go back to my all Protein diet and start losing again!