7 weeks out Post-OP -- 70lbs down and I want more! Advice Needed

[rxkid2384 28]

tomorrow (tuesday) makes 7 weeks post-op.

So far i've lost 70lbs.

20lbs was pre-op and 50lbs was post-op (7 weeks)

does this sound normal ?

am I on track? or does it seem like i'm losing it fast or slow

just curious

as for food. still drinking Water, eating eggs and yogurt.

haven't been drinking my Protein Shakes though.

drinking boost and things like that.

as for carbs. the nutritionist said i can start to introduce carbs once i am 2-3 months post op. but i'm afraid i'll gain weight back or i won't lose as much weight as fast. does that make sense?

i always drink a lot of water i just need to increase my Protein shakes really bad.

when can i start lifting weights?

i am pretty sure my surgeon said no heavy lifting for the first 6 to 8 weeks.

sound correct?

thanks

[Amanda626 153]

Im only one week out so can't answer your questions, but I do like the thought of losing somewhat slower, in hopes to not have as much skin

[giggles232000 56]

yes you dont want to lift heavy weights til 6-8 weeks, but you can do light weights and do your cardio, they say approx 4lbs a week is good, of course at first your going to lose faster, and you will also have times were you wont hardley lose at all, I am having that issue now I had mine done on 12/27/12 I am down 56lbs so far wish it was more hoping for a big lose here soon just keeping my figers crossed, plus it also depends on how big you are,

[Debrry 32]

I'm 8 weeks out today and I've lost 12 pounds post-op... Your doing fantastic!! Keep up the good work!!

[TES 858]

I'm 6 weeks out, exercising regularly, drinking all of my Water, 600-700 calories/day, 80+ grams/protein, and I'm down 16 pounds since the day of surgery (about 20 lbs for the 6-month weight loss program prior to surgery).

I would love to be down 70 lbs by next week, but I don't think that it is going to happen! :-) Or even 56 pounds in 3 months. Both of you who posted about being concerned about your rate of weight loss are doing awesome--congratulations!

I have always been a slow loser due to hypothyroidism, but it is funny how some posters feel like you are losing slowly when for others, the rate would be really fast! I guess it's all relative. We do all lose differently and we have to have a "good" that is good for us personally.

I think it's the poem Desidirata that says: "Do not compare yourselves to others, for there will always be greater or lesser people [rates of weight loss], and you will become bitter or vain." LOL! But it's easier said than done.

[slimforme 27]

I'm 6 weeks out' date=' exercising regularly, drinking all of my Water, 600-700 calories/day, 80+ grams/protein, and I'm down 16 pounds since the day of surgery (about 20 lbs for the 6-month weight loss program prior to surgery).

I would love to be down 70 lbs by next week, but I don't think that it is going to happen! :-) Or even 56 pounds in 3 months. Both of you who posted about being concerned about your rate of weight loss are doing awesome--congratulations!

I have always been a slow loser due to hypothyroidism, but it is funny how some posters feel like you are losing slowly when for others, the rate would be really fast! I guess it's all relative. We do all lose differently and we have to have a "good" that is good for us personally.

I think it's the poem Desidirata that says: "Do not compare yourselves to others, so there will always be greater or less people (rates of weight loss), and you will be come bitter for vain." LOL! But it's easier said than done.[/quote']

I'm in the hypo club too....SO FRUSTRATING! I forget that I have the hypo curse and wonder why I'm trying so hard but the pounds aren't coming off. Thanks for reminding me...we have a little crutch that makes things move a little slower.

[BigFatLoser 331]

I'm in the hypo club too....SO FRUSTRATING! I forget that I have the hypo curse and wonder why I'm trying so hard but the pounds aren't coming off. Thanks for reminding me...we have a little crutch that makes things move a little slower.

What is your Tsh level? I was able to bring mine down to 1.37 before surgery so I'm hoping I won't be a total slow loser. Mind telling me your thyroid level?

[slimforme 27]

What is your Tsh level? I was able to bring mine down to 1.37 before surgery so I'm hoping I won't be a total slow loser. Mind telling me your thyroid level?

When I was first diagnosed it was 26!!! It got down to normal, but I'm not sure the numbers. I have to get it checked the next time I go to the dr because I can tell I need a different dosage now that I've lost some weight.

[BigFatLoser 331]

Such a pain, isn't it? When I started this process, mine shot up past 40 a couple times! I felt dead! Not to mention the 20 pound weight gain over the course of a month. Hopefully, your levels are still good.