1 month post- is my loss normal?

[brandy31 32]

Hello!

Today i am 1 month post-op.

Highest weight: 261

Day of surgery: 252

Today: 228

Height: 5' x 7"

So, I've lost about 24lbs, & I'm thrilled over it! However, I see a lot of people with much larger numbers at this point. Is my weight loss normal/typical for my height & starting weight?

I only weigh once a month, so at one point I think I stalled.

[Alesha34 4]

I am 5 weeks out and have only lost 19 lbs. my doctor said that was fine. I was 255 on day of surgery, which was December 30, and now 236. I wish it was more but I'm just happy to see the scales moving down. I thought it would be more but everyone is different

[JamieLogical 8,713]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha! You are seriously concerned that you ONLY lost 24 pounds in a month?

I "only" lost 14.8 pounds my first month. Tomorrow is my 5 month surgiversary and it's looking like I will have under a 5 pound loss for January. And you know what? I couldn't be more thrilled! I'm down 40 pounds... 64 since I started working to lose weight pre-op. I promise you, a year from now, when you are at or near goal, you won't care how much weight you lost the first month.

[mnmlst 249]

24 is a great first month loss! Congrats!

[Debbie Jean 406]

My philosophy is simple. It isn't a race. It isn't a competition. It is a journey. If my doctor and nutritionist are pleased then so am I.

[Sherry W 23]

I am 4 weeks out and have lost 18 pounds; on track with what my Dr. wants by my 6 week Visit. I wish it were more but am happy it is going down, not up.

[Eli Alexander 316]

24 is pretty tight. You need to change your perspective if you aren't thrilled with this success, otherwise you will not get the joy you deserve for all the hard work you've put in.

[JamieLogical 8,713]

One thing I've come to understand and appreciate with my "slow" loss is that early on, I was still in a "diet mindset" about my weight loss. When we've dieted in the past, we've always wanted to lose weight super fast, because we wanted to be "done" with the diet. Well, news flash: our sleeves aren't going anywhere. We will never be "done" with our sleeves. So if it takes 6 months or 16 months to lose the weight, what does it really matter? We will get where we're going eventually. And there are actually some advantages to losing more slowly like:

• replacing clothing less frequently
• a chance for our skin to adapt and recover
• not getting so many prying questions from friends and coworkers about our drastic weight loss

[Sharon1964 2,530]

My primary care doctor has a philosophy that he doesn't care what the number is, as long as the scale in going in the direction it should be going.

I'm good with that.

Sharon

PS: Someone remind me of this when I whine (and I WILL!) about slow weight loss after my surgery, tentatively scheduled for July 2015.

PPS: I'm not saying the OP is whining by asking this, I'm saying that I will surely whine in the future.

[heynowkc 329]

Hopefully your doctor can give you a better idea of what he or she expects of you. I don't know what is "normal" or "correct" and I have a feeling it all depends on your starting weight more than anything.

To be honest, reading these replies here and elsewhere on this board, I feel really sick over all of the "change your attitude" posts that people respond with when a poster is simply concerned they may not be losing what they could/should be. It's one thing to say "don't worry, you're doing great!" but it's another thing to cut someone down and (strongly!) suggest that they're setting themselves up for failure/disappointment for asking a simple question!

[hootney1214 51]

I am one month out and I lost 21 lbs so far . My surgery was 12/30 and i couldn't be happier I have never lost so much weight in a month . I wouldn't worry if I were you everyone is different .

[Marks817 16]

We all wish this surgical tool would correct what for me was a 20 year battle overnight. Why cant I be ahead of the curve? After all, I committed to the process, this is a one way street (assuming you had the sleeve as I did), why for once can't I be the medical marvel?

We all have had those thoughts. Especially on the days the scale does not move. This is a marathon followed by two more marathons. My doc, like all medical professionals, talks in terms of statistical averages. Some loose faster than others, some do not loose at all. Stay the course, exercise, eat right and it will come off.

In terms of my personal numbers I had surgery 4.18...I weighed in at 400 on the day of surgery, today I weighed 249.....151lbs lost.....Food for me has evolved from a comfort blanket to nourishment. As I think about it, for me, the mental transformation has been much more important than the physical. It is a journey, success will be reaching my goal weight and maintaining.

Mark

[Sexy30inthemaking 4]

Congrats hun... U should look at Ur weight loss as just that... Weight loss, ur down and not going up so keep up the good work... I just had my 2 1/2 month check up and I just knew I hasn't lost enough but my doctor told me I'm right on track. Started off 294 day of surgery 286. Now 10weeks later 250lbs it's awesome and I know it's going to get better... But I still have bad habits. Lol, but u are doing great hun stay positive and keep losing

[catlover2565 75]

Everyone loses at a different rate.. a loss is a loss.. you are going in the right direction!! Be happy with that!!

Just remember that many people DO have stalls in the process.. Keep on pressing on!

[brandy31 32]

Thanks y'all!

I really am thrilled that I've lost what i have so far! I feel so much better already & can tell a big difference in certain clothes.

I just wasn't sure if it was typical. My husband has said a lot of what everyone else has said, but it helps to hear it from people who are experiencing/ have experienced the same thing.

I'm not someone who can weigh a lot. It has always discouraged me. It's like no matter what it's never good enough or I think I could've worked out harder & more. But, you're all right! As long as it's going down I'm on the right path.

I'm just a Type A perfectionist.... I probably shouldn't even weigh. Just use a tape measure lol.

Trust the process!