Is it normal for weight loss to slow down

[lesley_vsg 25]

Hey guys, I am 2 months post op and have lost a total of 45 lbs. The first 30 lbs came off in one month and this past month I've lost the other 15. Is it normal for the weight loss to slow down like this? My diet and Fluid intake is good, so I'm just curious! Thanks

[Babbs 14,681]

Of course! You weren't really expecting to lose 30 pounds a month were you? That wouldn't be very healthy!

Weight loss normalizes to 2-5 pounds a week after your initial large losses. Sounds to me like you've done just phenomenal so far!

[Chelle Bean 51]

Mine is the same way too honey! I keep telling myself slow and steady wins the race! I lost 30lbs in the first month and average 1 lb to 2 lbs a week.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

As soon as I hit six months, I went from several pounds a week to a few grams a month.

[lesley_vsg 25]

Thanks for the responses!! I may have gotten a little spoiled with that quick loss of 30 lbs lol

[Katnroyal 225]

That's very normal...in fact don't be surprised if you stall out soon. Just remember your weight stalls to let your body catch up. Just stick with your diet and do NOT weigh anymore frequently than once a week.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

When you don't lose weight you usually lose inches, so start measuring.

[NYLux12 50]

I lost 30 lbs my first month and only a few my second month. My nutritionist told me if I kept losing at the rate of a pound a day, I'd become malnourished. Our bodies need time to catch up, and I personally have noticed that when I'm not losing weight I am losing inches! I don't measure, but my clothing and body are telling the signs.

[24601 210]

Yep, I lost about 40 lbs in a little over 2 months, then I hit a stall, and I finally lost another 1.5 lbs. I can see that my weight loss is slooooooowing down. I have decided to stop weighing myself so often and concentrate on being healthy and happy where I am!

[Kindle 8,667]

I lost 22 pounds on my 2 week preop diet. Took 3 months postop to lose another 17 pounds. Rate of Loss kept dropping to eventually 1-2 pounds/month by 9 months out.