slow weightloss in the beginning.....

[2cute2bbig 38]

Has anybody experienced slow weightloss in the beginning....i had surgery on the 3rd and my pre surgery weight was 247 and as of today my weight is 238.....am i doing something wrong? Is there a way to speed up my weightloss? Im kinda getting frustrated...

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

What I have learned is we are all on our own path. I think I am slower than others but you have to take into consideration that we are all different. Some have gone on pre-surgery diets, some haven't, I would say hang in there you have been losing not gaining and that is good. In the beginning we have swelling too don't forget. Put the scale away it is still your enemy at this point. Weigh yourself once every 2 weeks at the same time for true results. It will come off, just be patient!

[2cute2bbig 38]

Thanks, yes im getting rid of this scale because im about to go crazy....lol.....i guess im just reading these posts from all these people who are lose 40 to 60lbs in their first 3 to 4 weeks and started to wonder was it something wrong bring that im now in my 3rd week.

[healthyme1963 136]

There are several different factors that determine rate of weight loss. If you are considered to be a smaller patient (say, if you have less than 120 or so pounds to lose), if you are prone to retaining Water, if you are close to or on your cycle, if you are not exercising (or at least walking a mile or two a day), if you're not getting enough protein/water. . . these are just a few things to consider that may slow down weight loss.

For example: I was considered a smaller patient because by my surgery date, after losing over 25 pounds on the pre-op diet, I had around another 100 pounds to lose, so my weight loss is a bit slower than some (the smaller you are to begin with, the slower your rate of weight loss). I also have fibromyalgia and chronic arthritis, so my workouts are a bit lighter than most.

Don't get discouraged; look at this way - in 15 days you've lost 9 pounds, which is just over half a pound a day. That's pretty impressive. If you average that out, you would be on track to lose between 16 & 20 pounds a month. Those are pretty good numbers. I also agree with SparklingBeauty - only weigh yourself once every week or two. Good luck!

[2cute2bbig 38]

Thanks so much, i honestly never considered those factors....

[Amyllf2 206]

The scale is not our friend!!! It can drive you crazy. So can comparing yourself to people on the boards. Take the helpful advice and leave the weight loss comparisons alone. We all wish we could lose 40 pounds in the first 3 weeks but that's just not reality for the majority of people. I am 9 weeks yesterday, and just now got to 40 pounds. And trust me when I tell you, that's plenty fast!!! My skin thinks it's a bit too fast!

Edited June 18, 2014 by Amyllf2

[2cute2bbig 38]

That scale drove me crazy, i had to get rid of it

[treilly 16]

I had my surgery 16 weeks ago and I have lost 48 lbs. I was like you and was getting frustrated and depressed because I wasn't losing like everyone else. I talked to my dr about it and she said I was in the average category as far as losing. I also broke it down and figured I am losing 3.5 lbs a week which is pretty good since before surgery it would take me 2 weeks or longer to lose that. I'm just gonna keep working at it and know the weight will come off.