When do we stop losing weight

[Kalimomof3 613]

You are doing great! I am 6.5 months out over 65 pounds down and still losing.It has slowed down a little but I am closer to goal (25pounds to go) and I also eat a semi normal amount of calories keeping around 1200. I might lose faster if I cut carbs and cals more as some people have but I am satisfied with my loss rate and so is my Dr.

[minnie78 17]

You are doing great! I am 6.5 months out over 65 pounds down and still losing.It has slowed down a little but I am closer to goal (25pounds to go) and I also eat a semi normal amount of calories keeping around 1200. I might lose faster if I cut carbs and cals more as some people have but I am satisfied with my loss rate and so is my Dr.

Wow 65 pounds!!! I can't wait to hit 65 pounds!!! It's been 6.5 months and ur still losing weight??? That's awesome!!!

[Vixynne 695]

It's been 6.5 months and ur still losing weight??? That's awesome!!!

I'm still pre-sleeve, but my nutritionist and surgeon both told me to expect optimum weight loss in months 1-18 after the surgery. That's not to say we *can't* lose more or keep going past 18 months, but it's the best "window of time" to get the pounds off. 45lbs down at three months in, hey, keep doing what you're doing, it sure seems to be working for you! Good luck!

[minnie78 17]

I'm still pre-sleeve' date=' but my nutritionist and surgeon both told me to expect optimum weight loss in months 1-18 after the surgery. That's not to say we *can't* lose more or keep going past 18 months, but it's the best "window of time" to get the pounds off. 45lbs down at three months in, hey, keep doing what you're doing, it sure seems to be working for you! Good luck![/quote']

Thank u!!!

[Alyjourneys 117]

I'm post op a wk. today. tomorrow I will learn how much I've lost so far. I don't expect much since I'm still a bit swollen from surgery. I would be happy if I just continue losing until i reach my goal weight. If it takes a yr, then it's a yr. I would think losing a bit slower also keeps it off a tad easier. Kudos to all the lbs lost. ❤

[minnie78 17]

I'm post op a wk. today. tomorrow I will learn how much I've lost so far. I don't expect much since I'm still a bit swollen from surgery. I would be happy if I just continue losing until i reach my goal weight. If it takes a yr' date=' then it's a yr. I would think losing a bit slower also keeps it off a tad easier. Kudos to all the lbs lost. ❤[/quote']

Awesome congrats on getting sleeved!!! U will do awesome!!! Please let me know how it goes good luck!!! I know ur gonna be happy with the results. Ull see!

[Kalimomof3 613]

Wow 65 pounds!!! I can't wait to hit 65 pounds!!! It's been 6.5 months and ur still losing weight??? That's awesome!!!

Yes I am still losing just a little slower now, in the beginning I was losing about 12 pounds/month and now it is about 5 pounds/month which is like a normal reduced calorie diet would be and is expected since I eat about 1200 cals a day which is more than some sleevers:)

[suejersey 263]

I am 7 1/2 months out and am still losing. I did add "serious" exercise in the last month so I am upping my Protein and calories to have the energy to do more intense exercise and that has helped the weight loss to continue.

Prior to intense exercise I was eating 600 - 700 calories minimum 60 grams Protein. Now with exercise 4 days a week (zumba, sh'bam, treadmill, weight training) I am shooting for 800 calories and 80 gramsof protein.

I was actually starting to slow down on my weight loss at 6 months because my body needed more calories, protein. So when I kicked up the exercise and the calories I started losing again.

To reach my goal I have 23 pounds, but I think I am going to go for another 10 after I reach that goal.

So don't be worried that weight loss is going to stop at 6 months out or once you reach a certain number of calories. I think once you reach a certain point and you see weight loss slowing, then just change it up a bit with more/different exercise and make sure you are getting ENOUGH calories!

You're doing great!

[minnie78 17]

I am 7 1/2 months out and am still losing. I did add "serious" exercise in the last month so I am upping my Protein and calories to have the energy to do more intense exercise and that has helped the weight loss to continue.

Prior to intense exercise I was eating 600 - 700 calories minimum 60 grams Protein. Now with exercise 4 days a week (zumba' date=' sh'bam, treadmill, weight training) I am shooting for 800 calories and 80 gramsof protein.

I was actually starting to slow down on my weight loss at 6 months because my body needed more calories, protein. So when I kicked up the exercise and the calories I started losing again.

To reach my goal I have 23 pounds, but I think I am going to go for another 10 after I reach that goal.

So don't be worried that weight loss is going to stop at 6 months out or once you reach a certain number of calories. I think once you reach a certain point and you see weight loss slowing, then just change it up a bit with more/different exercise and make sure you are getting ENOUGH calories!

You're doing great![/quote']

That's awesome!!! How long do u exercise for?

[swimmom 124]

I think it all depends upon where you start, your level of activity, etc. However, my doctor did tell me I'd be losing into the second year - I have a total of about 90 pounds to lose altogether. I am 43 pounds down since my surgery March 18th. The last few pounds have been slower, but I am trying not to worry about it! I know it will be very slow once I get close to my goal weight. But it did make me feel better to know that the weight loss may well continue past the year mark - we've got a long ways to go!!!

[minnie78 17]

That is so good to know I was thinking once I got to 6 months that was it. That I wasn't gonna lose anymore thanks for the info:)

[flowerchild 6]

Thats excellent! I have lost only 23 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks. Up was told by my surgeon that I would continue to lose up to 18 months.

[minnie78 17]

Thats excellent! I have lost only 23 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks. Up was told by my surgeon that I would continue to lose up to 18 months.

Wow I'm glad I asked gives me hope!!! thanks!!

[Snow 86]

Weightloss slows down incredibly after 6 months

[sweetgirl1314 19]

I'm 5mos post op. I've had many disappointing days from the day I bought a scale. What a horrible invention. The numbers on the scale will never add up to the many inches that you will loose and the way you feel in your wardrobe as well as the plethora of compliments you will receive from your family, friends and perfect strangers. Keep your head up. You are not alone.