When did your weight loss slow down?

[Jilllorraine 62]

I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others, but I am just curious. I am 3 months out and down 64 lbs. (Total including my preop) I am 5'2 and weigh 158 lbs. I have about 30lbs I would still like to lose. My weigh loss has slowed down tremendously! Which I am OK with as long as I still see progress.

I have read most people lose most their weight during the 1st 6 months.. so hopefully I have a few good months left! these last few weeks have been killers!! I have been exercising more so maybe I will tone up and not see it on the scale! (Wishful thinking) However.. I feel great and am happy with my loss so far.

[worm2872 635]

Jill, My BF has surgery Jan of 2010. Her's started to slow down around the year mark then again at about 18 months. She wasn't a rapid loser about 20 the first month then about 10 then 5 or so per month. She lost about 125 pounds total and went from a 22/24 to a size 8. She is still losing now but very slowly, a pound or two a month.

You should be fine for a while!!!

[michelecaples 224]

I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others' date=' but I am just curious. I am 3 months out and down 64 lbs. (Total including my preop) I am 5'2 and weigh 158 lbs. I have about 30lbs I would still like to lose. My weigh loss has slowed down tremendously! Which I am OK with as long as I still see progress.

I have read most people lose most their weight during the 1st 6 months.. so hopefully I have a few good months left! these last few weeks have been killers!! I have been exercising more so maybe I will tone up and not see it on the scale! (Wishful thinking) However.. I feel great and am happy with my loss so far.[/quote']

Your progress is excellent

[Jilllorraine 62]

Your progress is excellent

Thank you!! I am just impatient.

[ladyspl 161]

I am 8 weeks out today, started at 234 (5'2") and this morning scale said 195, so almost 40lbs in 2months. This last week the scale hasn't moved like it had been, but I also have barely been getting in 600 calories (been an emotionally bad week), but I'm hoping next week I will be able to get back to my Protein requirements and see the scale move fast again LOL

[Bethel 14]

How many calories are you supposed to have per day? I am usual between 350- 500 per day is that good or bad

[bakawaka 108]

I am 6 weeks out and weight loss has definitely slowed - but it is probably better for health. I lost 35 pounds in 4 weeks.

[kisersassy 369]

How many calories are you supposed to have per day? I am usual between 350- 500 per day is that good or bad

You are suppose to get at least 800 calories a day or your body goes into starvation mode and will hold onto fat making it slower weight loss

[michelecaples 224]

You are suppose to get at least 800 calories a day or your body goes into starvation mode and will hold onto fat making it slower weight loss

My surgeon says 50 lbs in 6 months is awesome goal for everyone. If youvare on track with that all is well

[Jilllorraine 62]

You are suppose to get at least 800 calories a day or your body goes into starvation mode and will hold onto fat making it slower weight loss

Yikes! I am flunking that part. . I eat 3 healthy meals and a snack (usually a Greek yogurt) plus I add Protein powder and milk to my coffee and I am not close to 800. I ave. 500-600 on good days. Before fitness pal record keeping I was probably only eating 300-350 cals! I knew that was probably why I was stalling! Can't believe I functioned on that!! I thought I was eating good too!

Everyone's Dr is different, but I have asked about calorie intake and also Protein intake and of course they are more concerned about protein. But do not have a goal set for me. They strive for 3 balanced meals. Need a veggie/fruit, starch, and protein at every meal. Eating protein 1st. Of course early postop its hard to even eat 400 cals! Or at least it was for me! My dietitians big "no no" was getting in the habit of snacking. I can have a yogurt or milk with added protein (yogurt counts as a liquid according to my dietitian) but not another actual food.

Seems like I should be eating more. But physically can't!

Hopefully in another month or 2 I will be able to add a little more calories to my diet..

[Molly1978 6]

I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others, but I am just curious. I am 3 months out and down 64 lbs. (Total including my preop) I am 5'2 and weigh 158 lbs. I have about 30lbs I would still like to lose. My weigh loss has slowed down tremendously! Which I am OK with as long as I still see progress.

I have read most people lose most their weight during the 1st 6 months.. so hopefully I have a few good months left! these last few weeks have been killers!! I have been exercising more so maybe I will tone up and not see it on the scale! (Wishful thinking) However.. I feel great and am happy with my loss so far.

I feel EXACTLY the same way. I'm 4 months out from RNY and have lost a tremendous amount of weight but I am starting to get nervous about the slowness of my weightloss now. I feel like I have 2 months left (6 month window of opportunity they told me) to "gitr done" so to speak.

I'm nervous that after the 6month window, I wont loose anymore weight. Which I know is silly thinking because I probably will, it will just be very very slow.

What if I gain it all back after the 6 months?! Aaaaaa! lol

What happens to other people after 6 months?

[Bethel 14]

Yikes! I am flunking that part. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. I eat 3 healthy meals and a snack (usually a Greek yogurt) plus I add Protein powder and milk to my coffee and I am not close to 800. I ave. 500-600 on good days. Before fitness pal record keeping I was probably only eating 300-350 cals! I knew that was probably why I was stalling! Can't believe I functioned on that!! I thought I was eating good too!

Everyone's Dr is different' date=' but I have asked about calorie intake and also Protein intake and of course they are more concerned about protein. But do not have a goal set for me. They strive for 3 balanced meals. Need a veggie/fruit, starch, and protein at every meal. Eating protein 1st. Of course early postop its hard to even eat 400 cals! Or at least it was for me! My dietitians big "no no" was getting in the habit of snacking. I can have a yogurt or milk with added protein (yogurt counts as a liquid according to my dietitian) but not another actual food.

Seems like I should be eating more. But physically can't!

Hopefully in another month or 2 I will be able to add a little more calories to my diet..[/quote']

I am flunking that part too then my weight loss has slowed down too I have been stuck this week hmm I feel so fill though

[thrisha.hamilton 13]

I'm slowing down too. Seems like I've only lost a pound and a half since xmas. My surgery date was 10-17 I'm down a little over 42 pounds. I'm trying to increase my Protein and increase my work out intensity.

[gurliepunk12543 111]

I am down 68 since surgery 9/19 and my doc said i am right on track but i thought it would fly off. But hey i am happy as long as its going down

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[Jilllorraine 62]

I am down 68 since surgery 9/19 and my doc said i am right on track but i thought it would fly off. But hey i am happy as long as its going down

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Me too! I am officially 65 lbs now!