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So, NUT 1 was the beginning. He didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. So I guess i officially started dieting here on Friday, 5-October. My official NUT 1 weight was 290, and NUT 2 was 280. He was surprised. Surprised? Yes, he went on to tell me he had never seen anyone lose 10# in their first month. I'm not surprised. I told him before, losing weight is easy. The hard part is keeping it off.

Is 10# really that unusual?

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I think it depends. Normally when I eat well I lose fast (more you weigh the faster it comes off I've heard). However in my 4 months pre-surgery I've only lost 6 lbs. Slowest ever for me.

So yes, you are doing fantastic!

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I think 10 pounds is fantastic! I can easily lose 10 pounds..............pre-op was 9 pounds. Maybe he wanted to cheer you on and keep you motivated. Regardless you are on your way!!

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He actually seemed a a little concerned that I was "hitting it too hard." Like because I was being so strict, I was more likely to fail. I just told him I was sand-bagging for Thanksgiving!

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My official NUT 1 weight was 290' date=' and NUT 2 was 280. He was surprised. Surprised? Yes, he went on to tell me he had never seen anyone lose 10# in their first month. I'm not surprised. I told him before, losing weight is easy. The hard part is keeping it off.

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Is this pre-sleeve? Or post sleeve? By 10# do you mean 10 percent? Because my doctor said that in the first month 25 pounds was the average post sleeve.

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Officially, for surgery, I have to loose 10 percent of my excess body weight. For me, that is 14 pounds and that will be in my two week shake only preop diet. We were told that from now to surgery we could not gain any weight. That is hard right now because food and I are having a serious farewell party!

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