Lots of lbs flying off, is this much normal?

[Robin Leighbuchanan 48]

I just got the operation November 16. I'm already down 25 pounds.

I am doing everything that is required, lots of liquids and waiting every ounce of food. I'll tell you one thing, I can't wait to start puréed foods! It's going to feel great! I just started exercising at the gym yesterday, as well. I'm feeling really good!

[bigbit 99]

I believe it is normal. I started my pre-op diet on 10/14 and had surgery on 11/2 and I am down 52 pounds already.

Do keep in mind that everybody responds differently, but your rate sounds normal but on the high end.

[dlappjr 467]

Everyone loses differently. That said, I lost 85lbs in the first 90 days. I just recently experienced a full 3 week stall, not a pound was lost, even after working out harder, drinking more fluids and carefully watching my intake. My body just had to readjust. I just noticed 2 pounds gone this morning. You will lose it fast, but do not worry or fret when it stalls. It will stall, you will want to do more to get it going again, but you have to let it run its course. I stopped worrying about it and it did start falling off again. Your loss is fast, but it may be that way for you. Best of luck!

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

I lost 136 lbs in less than 6 months. However, that period of fast loss does not last forever. Eventually you will hit stalls and then simply stop losing weight altogether. At that point you will have to increase your physical activity and exercise to lose weight.

[A New KK 104]

My surgery date was 11/19/15. I lost 25 lbs in the 2 months leading up to surgery, gained 7 lbs post operatively and now down a total of 30 lbs but only really 5 post surgery. Even the doctor seemed to think my initial loss was low and said it should pick up. Today I tried my first pureed foods and wanted to die. I know I'm glad I did it but I also know myself, and I need to see results. Happy for your quick results though.

[turbomom22 21]

I'm 10 days post op and have literally lost a pound a day since surgery!

I had lost I had lost 23 lbs pre op.

[Babbs 14,681]

You will hit a stall soon. And that's normal, so don't fret. Your body is adjusting after the large loss.

After that, your weight loss will stabilize to more "normal" rates of loss....2-5 pounds per week. The closer you get to goal, the more the weight loss slows down. You will probably have several stalls along the way.

We all wish we could lose at those rates we do at first, but that wouldn't be exactly healthy, would it?

[Robin Leighbuchanan 48]

Thank you for the imput, it makes me realize I'm in the norm. I'm in the purée stage now, and find I'm earring more than I want. I've really got to watch it!

I sure do appreciate everyone and your replies. Thanks again!

[halfsizeme 28]

It's not the norm for everyone. Not me anyway. I don't know if it's because I had been dieting prior to surgery or what. I lost 30 pounds before. Only 12 at my 3 week weigh-in after surgery. I feel like a failure.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

People who lose fast, like some of you folks are losing, usually are heavyweights to begin with, men (with more muscle tissue), and younger people (who may be more active and have a higher metabolism).

I certainly didn't lose fast. I just ran all my monthly weight loss numbers, and they look like this:

Pre-op loss:

In 2.5 months - lost 20 pounds

Post-op losses:

Months 1-4 - averaged 10.5 pounds/month

Months 5-8 - averaged 5.6 pounds/month

Months 9-12 - averaged 2.2 pounds/month

Months 13-16 - averaged 1.5 pounds/month

[bigbit 99]

Today marks 2 months since I started my pre-op diet. I'm down 58 pounds so far.

[Robin Leighbuchanan 48]

It's been one month today tomorrow. I stalled after two weeks, then picked back up again. I sure do appreciate the helpful comments. I'm 54 years old, if that makes a difference to anyone. Now I am at 30 pounds. On solid foods finally!

[psychprof 141]

It's been one month today tomorrow. I stalled after two weeks, then picked back up again. I sure do appreciate the helpful comments. I'm 54 years old, if that makes a difference to anyone. Now I am at 30 pounds. On solid foods finally!

So is it all worth it in your opinion? It seems like no one really regrets doing it even if they have complications.

[dlappjr 467]

It's been one month today tomorrow. I stalled after two weeks, then picked back up again. I sure do appreciate the helpful comments. I'm 54 years old, if that makes a difference to anyone. Now I am at 30 pounds. On solid foods finally!

So is it all worth it in your opinion? It seems like no one really regrets doing it even if they have complications.

I think there are very few who ultimately, seriously regret it. I was fortunate enough to not have any negative effects so its easy for me to say it is beyond worth it. I think that we tend to focus on the things that could happen, as if it was maybe easier to talk ourselves out of the surgery if it sounds like there is too much of a risk. Not saying people don't have bad experiences, it is certainly possible, but I think the positive experiences far outweigh the bad. The thing with the bad experiences is that you hear them very loud, very frequently. You hear positive stories too, but how many people who had a wonderful experience don't go online and tell their story? They might not even give it another thought and continue on. so you may only be hearing a lot of the bad stuff. Either way, most only regret waiting so long.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

@@psychprof ...

I can't think of a single thing about the sleeve to regret.

Not a single, little bitty thing.