How much weight should I lose post surgery

[Tmitch817 11]

Hi quick question I'm 5 weeks post gastric sleeve. I have lost 30lbs so far should I have lost more?

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[Elode 8,093]

No, you're doing good.

[BurNingBriDget 28]

That's great. I have a friend that's lost 96 lbs by her 6 month check up so I say you are doing amazing!!

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[2goldengirl 2,076]

Six lbs a week isn't enough? I've lost a little more than 20 lbs in 6 weeks and I'm thrilled!

[mistycal 81]

I'm about the same as you I'm 6 1/2 weeks out and down 37lbs, I woulda been happy with 20lb loss!!

[Dub 9,922]

You are off to an excellent start.

[tony031469 81]

I lost 16 pounds pre op and 26 pounds post up. I was sleeved 3/21.

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[Tmitch817 11]

Thanks yall. The reason I asked was bc my husband was like...ummmmmmmm shouldn't you be losing more weight? I thank yall and congratulations on you alls success!

Edited April 22, 2016 by Tmitch817

[jane13 2,256]

First of all, great start and welcome to the losers bench.

Secondly, be prepared to stall periodically.

Stay off the scale, I know its tempting, but it will cause you all kind of unnecessary angst.

As far as keeping the husband (or anyone) posted on your actual weight...that's your call.

IMHO, if its going to cause you to question that you are not LOSING ENOUGH then I would keep the numbers to yourself.

We don't lose at the same pace. There are stalls, and times where nothing makes the numbers drop on the scale.< /p>

Measure yourself now, you may lose inches (NSV) those are THE best losses: smaller jeans, better fitting bras, etc.

You may lose 20lbs this month and 12 next month and 25 the following month - stalls happen.

Good luck!