Feeling Like My Weight Is Slow.....what Do You Think?

[Erin 25]

I am 11 weeks post-op and just reached 40 pounds lost since my date of surgery weight. 60 pounds if you include pre-op diet. It seems like alot of videos and blogs say that at this time they have lost a good 20+ pounds more than me. Maybe I'm not doing all I could be? I do everything my surgeon has said. I'm just so afraid I'm not going to reach my goal weight in time. Im kinda wishing I should have had the duodenal switch.....they say it has greater weight loss outcomes, but there was no surgeon that performed that surgery here. Anyone else feel like its moving slow? And have you found any tips on maximizing weight loss. I have 100 pounds to go to not be " overweight". Any tips?

[BBdoodle 483]

Hey Erin.... Don't feel bad I am 10 wks post op (April 9th surgery date) and I have lost only 30 lbs. My BMI was 36 or 37 and I have a total of 80 lbs to loose. From what I am seeing on this site the less weight your have to loose the slower it comes off. I am doing everything my doctor has told me to do and I totally believe you are as well. I think that in some people it comes off slower than other. Please do not get discouraged....my sister had RNY surgery last year and it took her about six months to see a real difference and she had about 110-120 lbs to loose. It seems like her weight loss really speed up at about 4-5 months post op. So hang in there sweetie "we" will get there sooner or later