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What are or were some of your numbers 5 months out? Trying to see if I am on pace or losing too slow.

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Im 5 mo out and have went from 186 to 128lbs. 58 lbs lost...

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Is ten lbs a month pretty standard? I am pre-op and keep wondering how fast the weight will come off. Why do some people lose faster than others? Is it all based on diet and exercise?

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I've heard the heavier you are the faster you lose. Not a scientific fact, but it seems this way...

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I couldn't believe it when I did the math but I am just about 100 lbs overweight. I look at the scale and just can't believe its this bad. When did this happen lol? So I see my surgeon for the first time on the 12th of February. I have already seen the dietician and exercise specialist. I just want to get the ball rolling!

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I was 5 months post op 1-21-13, a few days ago. I have lost a total of 66 lbs, 10 lbs of that was pre op. Some lose faster, some slower. In answer to gonnabeaskinny's question....10 lbs a month each month would be awesome but as you can see for me it's not been that way. I lost 22 lbs the first month, 12 lbs the 2nd month, 9 lbs the 3rd month, 9 lbs the 4th month and now 4 lbs the 5th month. It slowed down for me. Each person is different, depending on metabolism. I am thankful to keep losing, regardless for sure!!

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Thanx!! My personal goal is 132 lbs, I am 5'5" but would honestly be ok with 135-145 lbs. I just wanted around 130 lbs to stay a bit under in case I gained some back. I started at 249 lbs so that is 117 lbs total to lose if I lose it all!!

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Thanx, and you'll do great as well, just remember you'll get to your goal, even though we have stalls (I'm in one now for the past 3 weeks) where you won't lose a pound. But, in the end it will all be SO worth it!!

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