Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Is anyone losing a lot of weight FAST?



Recommended Posts

I have seen a lot of posts about the weight loss stalls and it not going fast enough...but I haven't seen many lose weight as fast as I am. My highest weight was 296 and currently I'm at 205, 4 months out from surgery. I know we all lose different but someone tell me I'm not alone!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Holy cow! Well done. I lost most of my weight pre surgery as I had to do Clear Liquids for 4 weeks before and after surgery. I'm 4 weeks out and I am already on a stall ???? my surgeon said 10lbs per month should be my goal. It's the safest way, as I don't want the saggy skin afterwards.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I know those with a higher BMI will lose a higher percentage of weight in the beginning compared to someone starting out with a lower BMI. Your weight loss seems a tad excessive though. Have you consulted your doctor? As you mentioned, rapid weight loss will likely do a toll on your hair and doesn't give your skin time to adjust. Your skin may have a hard time bouncing back. You do have youth on your side, so don't completely freak out though. I found my skin took an average of 2-3 months to adjust every time I lost weight. There were times my thighs (in particular) looked horrible and now at almost 90 pounds down from my heaviest, I have almost zero lose skin. Granted, overall I consider myself a slow loser - especially these last 7 months. The closer you get to your goal weight, the weight loss WILL slow down. I lost most of my excessive weight the first 4-5 months post-surgery. I now lose at a snail's pace. Typically 5 pounds per month as I'm coming up on my 1 year anniversary. I am 153 today. My surgeon predicted at 5'7" I would get to 160. I'm aiming for 145. Losing these last 8 pounds is taking more effort than I could have ever imagined. Remember all of those skinny friends that used to complain about losing 5-10 pounds and you wanted to say, "try having to lose 80?" :). I have become one of them! Grrrrr.

Edited by Bluesea71

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If you're getting your Protein in your hair shouldn't fall out. I would check that first, besides consulting your doctor! That's a must!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't think I am losing weight to fast, but I am super happy with my weight loss so far.

Tomorrow I will be 19wks post op and as of today I am down 80lbs. I lost 9lbs on my one week pre op diet and the rest since surgery. I have been losing consistently every week since surgery. I am trying so hard to work this lovely tool for all it's worth before I hit my 6 month mark and things start slowing down.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×