Normal weight loss for May surgeries

[janel129 5]

Just curious for comparison how much weigh I shpuld be down if surgery was in May. Pre surgery weight was 254. Current weight is 198! Does that seem normal or not enough.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I was told to expect to average 2-3 pounds a week. You're well over that. Enjoy your success.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 199

[vicki s 146]

My doctor told me it depends on your BMI, the higher the BMI, the faster you lose...

[Jacqueline K 93]

Yes depends on where you start. I was a heavy weight. My surgery was may 30. I was 377 and now 295. I've lost 82 pounds- happy with that but still a ways to go.

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[mijpow 28]

had my surgery May21, started at 330, down to 257 today, down 73 lbs. had a 2week stall most of Sept. having to start buying clothes, 3x shirts are way to big and pants fall down without a belt. lol

[DLCoggin 1,788]

As you can see from the multiple responses, there is no such thing as "normal" weight loss. More importantly, it's never a good idea to compare your weight loss to someone else's. The fact that my weight loss is different than yours means absolutely nothing. There are just too many variables. Allow your body to find its own way in its own time.

You're doing a great job and you're gonna love the new you!!

[terry1118 1,274]

Initially I thought I wasn't losing as fast as others, and it was true - some people seemed to lose a lot faster, but some were like me. There are many different factors in how quickly and how much each person loses. I stopped comparing myself to others. Then I stopped worrying about the numbers and started celebrating the milestones - actual things that made me happy. Things like dropping a size, fitting into something that used to be too tight then a few weeks later needing to get rid of it because it was too big, realizing my back pain was gone, finding that I had energy at the end of the work day, going to the beach for a swim on a hot day (I hadn't done that in years), I stopped snoring (this made hubby happy too), going to a cookout and having fun, and so many other things! I still have more to lose but everything in my closet fits! It stops fitting when it gets too big, not too small. I am happy. I couldn't have done it on my own (I tried for years). I am living my life and I don't dread my future anymore! I know if I continue to eat right and keep up the lifestyle changes I've made I will someday be where I need to be, and I can stay there. Right now I'm just enjoying the journey!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Initially I thought I wasn't losing as fast as others, and it was true - some people seemed to lose a lot faster, but some were like me. There are many different factors in how quickly and how much each person loses. I stopped comparing myself to others. Then I stopped worrying about the numbers and started celebrating the milestones - actual things that made me happy. Things like dropping a size, fitting into something that used to be too tight then a few weeks later needing to get rid of it because it was too big, realizing my back pain was gone, finding that I had energy at the end of the work day, going to the beach for a swim on a hot day (I hadn't done that in years), I stopped snoring (this made hubby happy too), going to a cookout and having fun, and so many other things! I still have more to lose but everything in my closet fits! It stops fitting when it gets too big, not too small. I am happy. I couldn't have done it on my own (I tried for years). I am living my life and I don't dread my future anymore! I know if I continue to eat right and keep up the lifestyle changes I've made I will someday be where I need to be, and I can stay there. Right now I'm just enjoying the journey!

THAT is what THIS is all about.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Initially I thought I wasn't losing as fast as others' date=' and it was true - some people seemed to lose a lot faster, but some were like me. There are many different factors in how quickly and how much each person loses. I stopped comparing myself to others. Then I stopped worrying about the numbers and started celebrating the milestones - actual things that made me happy. Things like dropping a size, fitting into something that used to be too tight then a few weeks later needing to get rid of it because it was too big, realizing my back pain was gone, finding that I had energy at the end of the work day, going to the beach for a swim on a hot day (I hadn't done that in years), I stopped snoring (this made hubby happy too), going to a cookout and having fun, and so many other things! I still have more to lose but everything in my closet fits! It stops fitting when it gets too big, not too small. I am happy. I couldn't have done it on my own (I tried for years). I am living my life and I don't dread my future anymore! I know if I continue to eat right and keep up the lifestyle changes I've made I will someday be where I need to be, and I can stay there. Right now I'm just enjoying the journey![/quote']

Yay!!!! It's what I keep saying! Enjoy the ride!!! The destination is fabulous but the trip there is pretty rocking too!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 199