7 weeks post surgery

[stlblues66 0]

I lost 20 pounds on pre-op diet and have only lost 30 pounds since surgery. I am eating the diet that is prescribed.

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[TJL 222]

You are down 50lbs, that's wonderful. And 30lbs in 7 weeks is a good rate, some of us just lose slower than others, and I know because I'm one of them. Still would you have lost the 50lbs without the sleeve? i know that I wouldn't have, and you will continue to lose, stick to the plan you're doing fine.

[Savvigirl 24]

Good job I will be happy to see 50ibs gone ????????

[RickM 1,753]

50 lb over the first couple of months is a great loss. You will experience more rapid loss the first 2-3 weeks of any major weight loss effort with our without surgery - that initial loss comes from your short term energy reserves of glycogen (and the Water that keeps it in solution,) which burns more quickly than your longer term stores for fat. So, you may not be seeing as impressive numbers at seven weeks post op that others may show who never did a pre-op diet and had their most rapid loss during their immediate post op period, but lost weight is still lost weight - enjoy it!

[stlblues66 0]

I absolutely agree and am very thankful for the 50 pounds that are gone! I just didn't loose any weight last week, my wife says I am in starvation mode.

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[denise633 86]

I'm 6 weeks and I have lost 30lbs....I did not have a preop diet and I am very happy and thankful with my results so far

[TBodmer71 245]

I am down 60lbs. 23 lbs prior to the 2 week pre-op diet. I lost 15lbs during the pre-op diet. I have lost another 22 lbs since surgery on 8/23. Woohoo! Congrats to all of us losers!

[skikyd 165]

Congrats. You sound good.

I lost 40 Pre-op ( 10 mos)

And at least 10# post. - op. ( 10 days)

I am away for the long weekend and have not seen a scale in days.